bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the formation of the reactionary zone of interaction into the melt in converter aggregate and systematization of equations to determine the depth of its penetration
Authors: Yushkevych P.O.
Published: September 2024

An important aspect in the operation of converters aggregates with top blowing technology is the influence high-temperature reactionary area of interaction on the thermal bricks in the converter aggregate. Provided the formation of irrational depth of penetration of the reactionary zone of interaction, there is a significant intensification of the wear of the thermal bricks on the bottom of the converter. One way to avoid such a phenomenon is a premature prognosis of the peculiarities of the formation of the reactionary zone of interaction and the depth of its penetration into the layers of the volume of metal melt. Today, there are much information about reactionary zone of interaction and equations for calculate it depth of penetration for different methods top and combine blowing technology in the converter. However, to date we need modern representation of the main types of geometric formation of the reactionary zone of interaction in the oxygen converter with top blowing from tuyere. Regardless of the design the multi-nozzles tip and the blowing modes. According to the purpose and tasks of the work, was offered three main types of the geometric formation of the reaction zone of interaction, in the oxygen converter with top blowing technology, regardless of the design of the multi-nozzles tip and the blowing mode: the separate formation of independent reactionary zones of interaction of certain geometric dimensions, the quantity of which is equal to the quantity of oxygen jets that directly act on the surface of the melt and penetrate its layers; the grouped formation of several united independent reactionary zone of interaction formed by the combination of two or more single reactionary zones created by independent oxygen jets; the united formation of one continuous reactionary zone of interaction due to the fusion of the external contours of all single reactionary areas of interaction, formed by independent oxygen jets. Into the single united reactionary zone of the interaction. In addition, was formed collection of equations to determine Lrzv – the depth of penetration of the reactionary zone of interaction of gas (oxygenes) jets into the melt of metal located in the working space of the converter bath. The separation of equations into collections was made according to the type of physical modeling what was used to obtain them. The first selection of equations obtained on the basis of processing the results of experiments with low temperature physical modeling consists of 13 equations. The second selection includes of equations obtained by processing the results with high temperature physical modeling experiments and consists of 7 equations
Features of paper walls in the formation of the «Japanese house» microecosystem
Authors: Voloshyn V.S.
Published: September 2024

The work relates to the topics of retroecology, namely, the features of microecosystems related to the housing of the peoples of the world. A unique structural element of a Japanese dwelling – a paper wall – is considered. It is shown that in terms of functional purpose, such a structure differs significantly from the well-known building walls. In this sense, the paper wall does not meet the generally accepted quality criteria. However, this element of housing, which is very popular in Japan, finds its admirers in other microecosystems. The paper highlights those well-known qualities of paper walls that appeal to the people of Japan, contrary to existing standards, but in full compliance with Japanese analog culture. Taking into account that the popularity of paper walls is influenced not by protection from climatic and other influences, but by the spirituality of the Japanese people, the mechanism of mathematical logic, namely, the model of predicate logic, was adopted as a tool for analyzing such structures. The formalized mathematical model made it possible to pay attention to some features in the preferences of the specified predicates and made it possible to clarify their priority for the user. It is not a contradiction that the Japanese paper wall is not designed to perform most of the known functions of an ordinary human dwelling wall. It has become preferable for the inhabitant of the country not as a protective or insulating structure, but mainly as a result of spiritual transformations in society. In particular, with the help of a specific building structure - a paper wall. Thus, the paper wall has become a component for the formation of mentality, psychology, and spirituality. That is, what is valued above all else in the microecosystem of the Japanese home
Pengembangan Buku Ajar Belajar dan Pembelajaran Berbasis Case Method
Authors: Oprasmani Elfa , Alpindo Okta
Published: September 2024

Saat ini perguruan tinggi dihadapkan dengan tantangan dalam menghasilkan lulusan yang memiliki daya saing di dunia kerja. Agar kemampuan tersebut dapat dikuasai oleh lulusan maka diperlukan adanya inovasi yang dilakukan oleh perguruan tinggi, tidak terkecuali pada pembelajaran yang diterapkan oleh dosen. Salah satu inovasi yang dapat dilakukan oleh dosen dalam pembelajaran yaitu dengan melakukan pengembangan buku ajar yang sesuai dengan kurikulum yang berlaku. Buku ajar juga sangat penting dalam mengatasi keterbatasan frekuensi tatap muka antara dosen dan mahasiswa. Mahasiswa dapat belajar secara mandiri dengan menggunakan buku ajar, terlebih pada kondisi pandemic Covid-19 saat ini. Selain meningkatkan hasil belajar penerapan case method dalam buku ajar ini juga bertujuan mendukung pencapaian IKU perguruan tinggi khususnya IKU 3.2. Untuk itu perlu dikembangkan Buku Ajar Belajar dan Pembelajaran berbasis Case Method. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan model pengembangan Plomp namun hanya dibatasi 2 tahapan awal yang terdiri dari fase investigasi awal (preliminary research), fase pembuatan prototype (prototyping phase). Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh buku ajar belajar dan pembelajaran berbasis case  method  yang sangat valid dan sangat praktis.
Research Skills of Prospective Biology Teacher: An Analysis for Development Needs
Authors: Trisna Amelia
Published: September 2024

This study was conducted to determine the extent to which research skills have been mastered by prospective biology teacher in learning at universities and to determine the need for developing research skills. Research skills are defined as skills using information literacy and basic biology laboratory skills related to research. An analysis of curriculum documents and examples of RPS from the biology education study program at one of the universities in the Kepulauan Riau Province was carried out to explore lecture designs that prepare students' research skills. A total of 25 alumni (graduates) of the study program were involved in a perception survey of how important research skills are for them in the workplaces. 27 final year students were also involved in providing self-assessments about their ability to master information literacy and basic biology laboratory skills. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Data analysis resulted that the researcher profile is one of the targets for graduates of biology education study programs but has not been supported by course designs. Research skills are needed by alumni in the workplaces and are very relevant to support their careers. Information literacy and basic biology lab skills have not been fully mastered by final year students. There is an urgency to equip students with more adequate skills so that students are better able to carry out research, including completing their studies.
Aprendizajes en proceso de co-creación: eficacia de una experiencia educativa en la enseñanza superior
Authors: Rodrigues Florbela , Roque Ferreira Maria Eduarda
Published: September 2024

Introducción: El mundo actual está globalizado, en cambios y en los cuales los retos de la sociedad son constantes. Tener competencias en metodologías de innovación pedagógica favorece la formación de individuos capacitados para responder a estos retos. Es en este ámbito que se encuadra este estudio. Metodología: Se analiza la eficacia de un proyecto para mejorar el proceso de co-creación e innovación pedagógica con un grupo de universitarios portugueses. Resultados: El análisis de los resultados, con base en las observaciones y registros de los estudiantes ha evidenciado que el proyecto de co-creación ha contribuido para que estos estudiantes desarrollasen el pensamiento crítico, capacidades de comunicación y de trabajo en equipa y colaborativo. Conclusiones: Se concluye de la eficacia de la co-creación en el intercambio y la construcción de conocimientos y también de una (re)construcción constante de praxis educacional, pues el profesor continúa siendo un eterno aprendiz del proceso de enseñanza.
Performing State Boundaries
Authors: Lammer Christof
Published: September 2024

Polarizing images of authoritarian, socialist or culturalist otherness compromise analyses of the Chinese state. Still, such images produce effects beyond academia when they inform performances of the boundaries between state and non-state. This book shows how performative boundary work leads to contrasting judgements that decide about support and access to resources. In an ecological village in Sichuan, citizen participation in food networks and bureaucracy signaled Western liberalism, Maoism or traditional rural culture for different audiences. Attention to the multiplicity of performed state boundaries helps China studies and political anthropology to understand such diverging classifications – and how they sometimes co-exist without causing tensions.
Potassium, ytterbium(II), and samarium(III) alkoxide complexes containing the tris((2-dimethylaminomethyl)phenyl)methoxide ligand: synthesis and structures
Authors: Selikhov А. N. , Taranenko G. R. , Nelyubina Yu. V. , Trifonov А. А.
Published: September 2024

The reaction oftris((2-dimethylaminomethyl)phenyl)methanol ((2-Me2NCH2C6H4)3COH) with potassium hydride in THF at –35°C affords dimeric alkoxide {[(2-Me2NCH2C6H4)3CO]K(THF)}2(I) in a yield of 90%. The reaction of compound I with YbI2(THF)2(1 : 1, 25°C) gives the Yb(II) alkoxyiodide complex {[(2-Me2NCH2C6H4)3CO]Yb(μ-I)(THF)2}2(II) in a yield of 57%. Complex II in the crystalline state is dimeric due to two bridging iodide ligands. Unlike the Yb(II) compound, the exchange reaction of complex I with SmI2(THF)2 (1 : 1, 25°C) in THF followed by the addition of dimethoxyethane (DME) involves the oxidation of the metal to form the trivalent samarium complex [(2-Me2NCH2C6H4)3CO]2SmI (III), which is isolated in a yield of 60%. The molecular structures of the complexes are determined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) (CIF files CCDC nos. 2259700 (I), 2259701 (II), and 2259702 (III)).
Influence of long-term social isolation on the behavior and dopamine system of the brain in mice
Authors: Bazovkina D. V. , Ustinova U. S. , Adonina S. N. , Komleva P. D. , Arefieva А. B. , Kulikova Е. А.
Published: September 2024

The dopamine brain system is involved in the regulation of various physiological processes and behavioral responses, including social behavior. It was shown in rodents that prolonged social isolation can lead to changes in behavioral parameters and neurochemical parameters, but these data remain unclear. In this work, we studied the effects of prolonged social isolation on the behavior and state of the brain dopamine system in male C57Bl/6 mice. Animals of the experimental group from the age of 40 - 42 days were kept individually in separate cages for six weeks, while the mice of the control group were kept in-group conditions. Isolation did not affect locomotor and exploratory activity in the “open field” test compared to the content in the group. At the same time, animals subjected to prolonged isolation demonstrated a longer duration of social contacts in the “resident-intruder” model and a weakening of stereotypical behavior in the “marbles burying” test compared to the control group. These behavioral changes were accompanied by an increase in mRNA levels of the genes encoding dopamine D1 and D2 receptors in the striatum of mice. In addition, the level of the dopamine metabolite DOPAC decreased in the hypothalamus and increased in the frontal cortex of mice due to the effect of social isolation compared with the control group. The results contribute to the understanding of the effects of prolonged social isolation on the behavior and dopamine brain system in mice.
Mercerisation Followed by Wet on Wet Reactive Dyeing of Cotton Fabric
Authors:   Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Admas Anmen , Assefa Alemayehu ,   Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Tsegaye Mekonnen ,   Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, Tessema Asenake ,   Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Published: September 2024

The commonly employed textile wet processing methods are singeing, de-sizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerising, dying, printing, and finishing. However, these methods are more time-consuming and require a lot of energy, manpower, and chemicals. Therefore, this research aims to develop a semi-continuous processing route that minimizes these problems. In this study, two dying routes were employed. The first is a control group, which was done by conventional mercerisation and dyeing procedures, whereas the second is a semi-continuous experimental group, which has been employed by mercerisation followed by wet-on-wet (WOW) reactive dying. That is, after mercerisation, the fabric, which contains the optimum alkali concentration, goes to dyeing without washing. Washing and titration were performed to determine the optimum alkaline concentration in the fabric at a specific washing cycle. Fabrics that were washed at different cycles after mercerisation were dyed, and their washing fastness, degree of dye exhaustion, fixation, and colour strength were evaluated, and they had a slightly greater colour strength than conventionally dyed fabrics. This is because with a wet-on-wet dyeing procedure, the fabric is relaxed after mercerisation, which allows it to absorb more dye, and the leftover alkali in the fabric is used to fix the dye to the cellulose. The study shows that the optimal washing cycle for passing the optimum alkali concentration is one. Furthermore, the optimal amount of alkali remaining in the fabrics is 3–3.5%. As compared to the conventional dyeing process, this process is economical.
Immediate effect of posture-dependent and weight-bearing gluteus medius exercise on muscle function in the lower extremities and dynamic knee valgus
Authors: Oh Seokjong , Kim Yonghwan , Han Joungkyue
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: The gluteus medius (GM) plays an important role in stabilizing the knee and preventing injury. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the immediate effects of weight-bearing gluteus medius exercises on lower-extremity muscle function and dynamic knee valgus. METHODS: Eighteen healthy adults (nine each of both sexes) performed three types of weight-bearing gluteus medius exercises (standing, mini-squat, and dead-lift), and a range of kinematic variables were tested in triplicate. Weight-supporting GM exercise consisted of three sets of 15 repetitions of the lateral band walk. The Y-balance test (YBT) and vertical single-leg jump were used as indicators of muscle function in the lower limbs. We used a video analyzer to film the dynamic knee valgus and performed a YBT for the supporting leg and landing leg following a jump. RESULTS: The height of the single-leg vertical jump and the posterolateral and total YBT scores were significantly higher in the dead-lift posture than in the standing and mini-squat postures. Motion analysis of the dead-lifts revealed high hip flexion on the supporting leg in the posterolateral direction, as determined by the YBT, with low levels of internal hip rotation on the landing leg during the one-leg vertical jump. CONCLUSION: As an immediate effect of gluteus medius exercise, the dead-lift posture facilitated single-leg vertical jump, posterolateral balance, and reduced dynamic knee valgus.
Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Post-Diagnostic Care for People with Vascular Cognitive Impairment: When Help Is Needed in a “No-Man’s Land”
Authors: van de Schraaf Sara A.J. , Rhodius-Meester Hanneke F.M. , Rijnsent Lindsey M. , Natawidjaja Meyrina D. , van den Berg Esther , Wolters Frank J. , Visser-Meily J.M. Anne , Biessels Geert Jan , de Vugt Marjolein , Muller Majon , Hertogh Cees M.P.M. , Sizoo Eefje M.
Published: September 2024

Background: Post-diagnostic care for people with vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) typically involves multiple professions and disjointed care pathways not specifically designed to aid VCI needs. Objective: Exploring perspectives of healthcare professionals on post-diagnostic care for people with VCI. Methods: We conducted a qualitative focus group study. We used purposive sampling to include healthcare professionals in different compositions of primary and secondary care professionals per focus group. Thematic saturation was reached after seven focus groups. Transcripts were iteratively coded and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Forty participants were included in seven focus groups (4–8 participants). Results showed knowledge and awareness of VCI as prerequisites for adequate post-diagnostic care, and for pre-diagnostic detection of people with VCI (theme 1). In light of perceived lack of differentiation between cognitive disorders, participants shared specific advice regarding post-diagnostic care for people with VCI and informal caregivers (theme 2). Participants thought current care for VCI was fragmented and recommended further integration of care and collaboration across settings (theme 3). Conclusions: People with VCI and their caregivers risk getting stuck in a “no man’s land” between post-diagnostic care pathways; challenges lie in acknowledgement of VCI and associated symptoms, and alignment between healthcare professionals. Education about the symptoms and consequences of VCI, to healthcare professionals, people with VCI and caregivers, may increase awareness of VCI and thereby better target care. Specific attention for symptoms common in VCI could further tailor care and reduce caregiver burden. Integration could be enhanced by combining expertise of dementia and stroke/rehabilitation pathways.
Enhancing Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis and Care by Focusing on Plasma Biomarkers for Identifying Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Cardoso Remy , Teunissen Charlotte E. , Oliveira Catarina Resende
Published: September 2024

Biomarkers that accurately identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are of greater importance for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) management and treatment. On the other hand, blood-based biomarkers are not only more practical but also less invasive than the common cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. In their report in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Wang and collaborators identified 67 upregulated and 220 downregulated long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). They further demonstrated that 4 of these lncRNAs could discriminate MCI from cognitively healthy individuals. Apart from their significance as potential biomarkers for MCI diagnosis, these lncRNAs can offer additional information on the cellular mechanisms of AD pathology.
Antecedents of and experiences with voluntary early exit from working life before the expected retirement age in Sweden
Authors: Bjuhr Marie , Lindberg Magnus , Engström Maria , Welmer Anna-Karin , Sjölund Britt-Marie
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND: In most Western countries, senior workers have increased their participation in the workforce. However, at the same time, early retirement also increases. The reasons behind this early exit from the workforce are still unclear. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study aims to explore the antecedents of and experiences with a voluntary exit from working life before the expected retirement age of 65 in Sweden. METHODS: Data consist of semi-structured interviews with 18 participants who exited working life between the ages of 61–63. In Sweden, these ages are considered as an early exit from working life since, for many years, the expected retirement age has been 65. Qualitative content analysis with an abductive approach was utilized. RESULTS: The analysis revealed four sub-themes: 1) Health benefits with an early exit from working life (with the categories: own health status, the possibility for recovery time, and avoidance of strain); 2) Having economic conditions that enable an early exit from working life (with the categories: offers from the employer and financial compromises); 3) Social benefits with an early exit from working life (with the categories: enabling more time with my social network and avoidance of unsatisfying social work environment); 4) Self-fulfillment activities during the senior years (with the categories: enabling time for activities beyond work and avoidance of decreased job satisfaction. CONCLUSION: This variety of antecedents of and experiences with a voluntary early exit from working life before the expected retirement age highlights that the ongoing increased statutory retirement age also increases the risk for extended inequalities among the aging population.
Criticism of Religious Moderation in Ahmadiyah Recognition(Case Study of Religious Freedom in Indonesia)
Authors: Khoiru Nisa Akhmala Wulan , Arif Nur Roqim  , Hikma Malja’a Shulha  , Aditia Muhammad Noor
Published: September 2024

Indonesia as a country with a diversity of religions and the highest Muslim population applies freedom of religion (Religious Fredoom). One of the minority groups in Indonesia is Ahmadiyah, its existence often faces discrimination and challenges. The rejection of Ahmadiyya was due to a different reformation teaching and the majority of Muslims considered the teachings brought by Ahmadiyah to deviate from Islamic guidelines. Writing this article is to analyze an argument regarding religious moderation in the recognition of Ahmadiyya. This research was conducted on March 28, 2023. In this study, a qualitative descriptive method was used based on a case study of religious freedom. The data written in this study were obtained from relevant sources such as literature, articles and documents related to Ahmadiyya in Indonesia. Criticism of religious moderation in this context refers to criticism of the actions of the government or religious leaders which limit the religious freedom of Ahmadiyah. Religious moderation itself can be interpreted as an approach that seeks harmony between various religions and beliefs, but in some cases, moderation can lead to restrictions on the freedom of religion of minority groups.
Identification of haploblocks potentially associated with embryonic mortality in Black-and-White cattle
Authors: Shevkunov Oleg , Kostyunina O. , Bykova Ol'ga , Zyryanova A
Published: September 2024

Abstract. In modern realities, the problem of cattle reproduction is becoming one of the most important issues in managing a large herd. The long-term desire of breeders in all countries of the world to increase milk productivity in dairy cattle has led to the degradation of their reproductive capacity. The service period has increased by more than 40 days, the insemination index has increased almost 2 times, the intercalving period has become 3 months longer than a year. Due to intensive selection aimed at milk production and a decrease in reproductive capacity, a cow does not give birth to a calf every year, and the percentage of pregnant animals after the first insemination has sharply decreased to 30%. In terms of the degree of loss of reproductive function in cows, embryonic mortality ranks first, due to which up to 70% of pregnancy losses occur in the first 45 days after fruitful insemination. Accelerating the pace of breeding progress requires the use of genomic selection in animal husbandry, which will make it possible to conduct genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with indicators of productive longevity and fertility of cows and to identify genomic regions subject to the greatest selection pressure for indicators of productive longevity and reproductive function of dairy cattle. Purpose of the work: Identification of haplotypes responsible for reproductive function of cattle. Research methods. The studies were conducted on the Holstein breed of cattle. Identification of homozygous haplotypes was carried out using the GHap package in R software. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the identification of homozygous haplotypes responsible for early embryonic mortality and affecting fertility in a population of Holstein cows of the Ural type, Results. During the processing of the data obtained, chromosomes with haploblocks were identified, which may be responsible for early embryonic mortality and affecting the fertility of cattle.
СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ПРАВОВОГО МЕХАНІЗМУ ЗАХИСТУ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ ПРАВ ЛЮДИНИ
Authors: ВОЙТОВИЧ Павло
Published: September 2024

Cтаття присвячена формуванню та розвитку організаційно-правового механізму захисту інформаційних прав людини, висвітлюючи їх глобалізаційний контекст та зв’язок із міжнародними правовими нормами. Автор висвітлює вплив глобалізації на соціальні зв’язки та процеси, акцентує увагу на зростаючій ролі інформації в сучасному світі. В статті детально розглядаються історичні періоди розвитку прав людини, їхнє впровадження та застосування в різних країнах. Також висвітлюються сучасні виклики та перспективи розвитку інформаційних прав людини у контексті інформаційних технологій та інформаційного суспільства, що складають основу динамічного та взаємопов’язаного глобального середовища. В статті розкривається значення свободи слова та інформації як фундаментальних прав людини, ідентифікування їх як необхідної умови для розвитку демократичного суспільства. Автор аналізує різноманітні міжнародні документи та норми, що закріплюють ці права, розглядаючи їх через призму історичного розвитку та сучасних вимог інформаційної епохи. Особлива увага приділяється проблемам та можливостям, що виникають у зв’язку з поширенням інформаційних технологій, які трансформують традиційні підходи до забезпечення та захисту інформаційних прав. Стаття пропонує комплексний підхід до вивчення інформаційних прав, розкриває їх як інтегральну частину загальних прав людини, що вимагає постійної уваги та адаптації до мінливих умов глобалізованого світу. Також підкреслюється важливість міжнародної співпраці та законодавчого забезпечення прав на інформацію, як засобів зміцнення правових інститутів та гарантій вільного доступу до інформації для всіх громадян.
Some innovations in pig farming and their zootechnical assessment
Authors: Khalak V. I. , Gutyj B. V. , Bordun O. M.
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this work was to investigate the life expectancy, duration of breeding use, and reproductive qualities of sows of the large white breed of French selection, based on the obtained data to develop a new way of evaluating sows according to their operational value, as well as to calculate the economic efficiency of their use in the conditions of the industrial complex. The research was carried out in the conditions of the breeding plant for breeding large white pigs of Agroprime Holding LLC of the Odesa region and the animal husbandry laboratory of the Institute of Grain Crops of the National Academy of Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Evaluation of sows by indicators characterizing the level of their adaptation and reproductive qualities was carried out taking into account the following characteristics: life expectancy, months; duration of tribal use, months; received farts during the period of breeding use of all, received live piglets of all, head.; multifertility, goal; high fertility, kg; nest weight at the time of weaning at 28 days, kg; preservation of piglets until weaning, %. A comprehensive assessment of the sows of the general sample and different operational values was carried out according to the methodology of Berezovsky (2019) and biometric processing of research results – according to Kovalenko et al. (2010). It was established that the sows of the controlled population are characterized by high indicators of life expectancy, duration of breeding use, and reproductive qualities. Regarding fertility and litter weight at the time of weaning at 28 days, the sows of the controlled population belong to the elite class. A significant difference between sows of the category “high operational value” (I experimental group) and “low operational value” (II sub-experimental group) was established by the duration of life (7.9 months; td = 7.67), the duration of breeding use (8.3 months; td = 7.61), the number of farrowings obtained (1.7 farrowings; td = 9.44), the number of live piglets (24.9 goals; td = 10.50), multifertility (1.1 goals; td = 3.23), high fertility (0.03 kg; td = 0.67), the weight of the nest at the time of weaning at the age of 28 days (8.0 kilograms; td=3.07), survival of piglets before weaning (2.7 %; td = 1.52) and M. D. Berezovsky's index (3.43 points; td = 3.26). The number of reliable correlations between life expectancy, duration of breeding use, absolute indicators of reproductive qualities of sows, and the index “exploitation value of the sow” (EVS) is 75.0 %. The criterion for selecting sows of high operational value for the controlled population is the “EVS” index value at 220.90 or more points.
Gambaran Personal Hygiene dengan Gejala Cacingan pada Anak di Kampung Pasar Keputran Kota Surabaya
Authors: Sulistianah Renjani , Handayani Dwi , Farakhin Noer
Published: September 2024

Latar Belakang:Penyakit cacingan banyak dijumpai di negara berkembang beriklim tropis dansubtropis, seperti Indonesia. Kejadian cacingan merupakan penyakit yang sering dialami oleh anakdengan personal hygiene buruk. Tujuan:Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaranpersonal hygiene dengan gejala cacingan pada anak di Kampung Pasar Keputran Kota Surabaya.Metode:Penelitian ini merupakan studi epidemiologi deskriptif pendekatan kuantitatif denganrancangan cross sectional. Penelitian ini menggunakan seluruh total populasi yang berjumlahsebanyak 49 anak berusia 5-12 tahun. Data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Data dianalisissecara deskriptif untuk melihat distribusi frekuensi tabulasi silang dengan melihat nilai Odd Rasio(OR) dan probabilitas (P). Hasil:Hasil penelitian menunjukkan (38,8%) responden bergejalacacingan dan sebagian besar memiliki personal hygienebaik (73,5%). Responden yang memilikikebiasaan defekasi yang buruk memiliki kemungkinan 1,059 kali mengalami gejala cacingan(P=51%). Kesimpulan:Personal hygiene yang buruk terutama pada kebiasaan defekasi dapatberisiko menimbulkan gejala cacingan pada anak. Oleh karena itu diharapkan peran orang tua dalampola asuh dapat mengajarkan dan membiasakan anak untuk senantiasa berperilaku hidup bersih dansehat.
ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ЗМІНИ РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА НА МІЖНАРОДНОМУ РІВНІ ТА ЕКСПОРТНОГО КОНТРОЛЮ ЗА ТОВАРАМИ (ТЕХНОЛОГІЯМИ) ПОДВІЙНОГО ВИКОРИСТАННЯ
Authors: Волощук Катерина , Волощук Віталій
Published: September 2024

Стаття присвячена дослідженню інноваційних змін розвитку підприємництва на міжнародному рівні та заходів дотримання міжнародно-правових норм і практики експортного контролю за товарами (технологіями) подвійного використання для запобігання їх неправомірного використання або інших загроз безпеки. Зазначено, що війна призвела до посилення правоохоронних заходів, спрямованих на запобігання перенаправленню товарів подвійного використання у незаконні або військові цілі через регулювання питань митного оформлення товарів, міжнародної передачі товарів, які підлягають експортному контролю держави, проведення процесів їх митного контролю і оформлення, перевірки, аудити таких процедур. Підкреслено необхідність приведення у відповідність законодавства та нормативної бази України щодо обігу технологій подвійного призначення за стандартами, передбаченими відповідним Регламентом Європейського Союзу, застосування санкцій за порушення таких вимог, накладати експортні ембарго або санкції на певні країни чи регіони які допоможуть впливати на експорт товарів подвійного призначення, обмежуючи їхню доступність для певних суб'єктів.
СУТНІСТЬ ТА ПРИНЦИПИ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ СФЕРИ ТОРГІВЛІ
Authors: Лавроненко Геннадій
Published: September 2024

Стаття присвячена актуальним питанням визначення сутності та дослідженню принципів сталого розвитку у сфері торгівлі. Проаналізовано основні підходи до розуміння поняття сталого розвитку в цілому та трактування цього поняття саме в контексті галузевого застосування, зокрема, у сфері торгівлі. Досліджено думки українських науковців щодо ролі торгівлі у в національній економіці та її вплив на досягнення економічного розвитку і підвищення рівня життя населення. Обґрунтовано необхідність проведення дослідження сталого розвитку в галузевому напрямку, зокрема, в сфері торгівлі України. Встановлено, що торгівля активніше, ніж виробництво інтегрується в глобальні економічні процеси. Окреслено основні проблеми розвитку сфери торгівлі України в умовах повномасштабного вторгнення. Запропоновано авторське бачення принципів сталого розвитку у сфері торгівлі.
ТЕАТРАЛЬНА БІОГРАФІСТИКА ПЕРІОДУ РЕНЕСАНСНИХ ІДЕАЛІВ
Authors: ЦИСЕЛЬСЬКА Оксана
Published: September 2024

У статті порушено проблеми становлення та розвитку театральної біографістики. Проаналізовано розвиток театральної біографістики періоду Ренесансу на прикладі театрів Італії, Франції, Англії, Іспанії. Наведено характеристики біографістики у контексті театрального мистецтва. Мета статті – дослідження і узагальнення становлення та розвитку театральної біографістики періоду Ренесансу. Методологія дослідження ґрунтується на застосуванні комплексу теоретичних та емпіричних методів. Зокрема, було залучено метод ретроспективного аналізу, структурно-функційний метод, а також порівняльно-історичний, метод типології та ін. Важливим для дослідження є культурологічний підхід, у межах якого розвиток цивілізації людей розглядається у межах культурно-історичних епох. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає у комплексному культурологічному дослідженні театральної біографістики періоду Ренесансу, у систематизації широкого фактичного матеріалу з історії італійського, французького, англійського та іспанського театрів окресленого періоду, що стосуються біографістики, творчості видатних драматургів, твори яких ґрунтуються на персоніфікованому підході. Висновки. Узагальнюючи ретроспективний аналіз процесу розвитку та становлення театральної біографістики періоду Ренесансу, можемо зазначити, що саме на цьому етапі закінчується чітко виражена персоніфікація у театральних постановках. Театр Відродження усе більше орієнтується на образ Людини з різними її характерними особливостями, вадами, талантами тощо. Епоха Богів та Святих, що була характерна для попередніх культурно-історичних етапів – античності і середньовіччя – відходить у минуле, а гуманістичні ідеали усе більше формують середовище людей, у якому кожен – це особистість, індивідуум. Безумовно, цей підхід є однією із ланок еволюції суспільства і заслуговує на увагу та урахування у дослідженні. Проте маємо констатувати той факт, що театральне мистецтво з позиції театральної біографістики у подальшому своєму онтогенезі на противагу попереднім етапам на деякий час буде переживати певний помірний розвиток.
КЕРАМІЧНА СКУЛЬПТУРА: ВІД УЖИТКОВОСТІ ДО ХУДОЖНЬОЇ ОБРАЗНОСТІ
Authors: ПЛОХА Ольга
Published: September 2024

Мета статті – відслідкувати основні етапи трансформації форм та характеристик керамічної скульптури від гончарства до сучасного мистецтва. Методологія дослідження ґрунтується на міждисциплінарному поєднанні наукових підходів з мистецтвознавства, культурології, історії. Також застосовано загальнонаукові методи синтезу, аналізу, порівняння, узагальнення тощо. Наукова новизна полягає у виокремленні основних чинників і етапів трансформації керамічної скульптури від гончарства до різновиду сучасного мистецтва. Висновки. Глина, як матеріал, і кераміка, як техніка її загартування шляхом випалу, – це форма виробництва, така ж давня, як і історія людства. Однак кераміку почали сприймати як мистецтво лише в ХХ столітті. До того керамічне мистецтво, хоча й існувало поряд з іншими мистецтвами, зокрема такими як скульптура та живопис, на відміну від них, зосереджувалося на раціонально-потребових функціональних особливостях. Тому кераміку згадували лише як гончарство, ремесло та промислове виробництво. І лише коли креативні ідеї та концепції епохи модернізму та постмодернізму ХХ століття взяли верх над матеріалами та ручним виробництвом, які раніше зосереджувалися на таких особливостях, як майстерність і функціональність виробів, мистецтво керамічної скульптури вийшло на новий рівень позиціонування та стало невід’ємною частиною культурної спадщини, що розвивалася впродовж історії, і надалі представлятиме творчість і свободу вираження митців. При цьому завдяки зручностям, створеним технологіями, мистецький досвід і творців, і глядачів постійно покращуватиметься. Зв’язок між керамічним мистецтвом і технологіями продовжує зростати, особливо завдяки нещодавнім досягненням у технології 3D-друку, яка надає художникам більшу творчу свободу та дозволяє створювати складніші форми та деталі в керамічних скульптурах.
КАРНАВАЛ ЯК РІЗНОВИД АНІМАЦІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ В СУЧАСНІЙ УКРАЇНІ
Authors: ДМИТРЕНКО Віталій , ДМИТРЕНКО Віта
Published: September 2024

Мета роботи. Метою дослідження є комплексний аналіз карнавалу як різновиду анімаційної діяльності в сучасному соціокультурному просторі України. Методологія. Для його проведення використано методи: бібліографічної евристики – для дослідження ступеня розробленості проблеми; порівняльного аналізу – для виявлення схожості й відмінності сучасних карнавальних дійств у різних регіонах країни; історико-генетичний – для простеження еволюції карнавалу в окремих населених пунктах; систематизації та класифікації – для класифікації карнавалів і виокремлення його характерних ознак. Наукова новизна дослідження полягає тому, що автори проаналізували існуючі підходи до класифікації карнавалів, запропонували власну систему систематизації карнавальних дійств в сучасній Україні та виділили їх прикметні ознаки. Висновки. Отже, проаналізувавши існуючі систематизації карнавалів і дослідивши їх конкретні прояви, пропонуємо поділяти сучасні українські карнавали на «автентичні» та «наслідувальні». Вважаємо, що традиційні карнавали в Україні представлені переважно святкуванням Масниці та Маланкуванням. Вони базуються на автентичних традиціях часто доповнених модерними режисерськими прийомами і використанні новітніх технологій. Головною відмінністю таких сучасних свят від «класичних» є їхня спрямованість не так на місцевого споживача, як на туриста. «Наслідувальні» карнавали часто вписуються в рамки більш широких святкувань, будучи їхньою яскравою частиною, а не самостійним дійством. У їхній режисурі широко використовують як місцеві, так і запозичені культурні традиції. Попри безумовний інтерес туристів до таких дійств, вважаємо, що вони, передовсім, зорієнтовані на місцевого споживача. Особливо це стосується карнавалів, що відбуваються в рамках святкування дня міста. Водночас зауважуємо, що питання семантики сучасних карнавалів в Україні та поєднання в них різних традицій потребує подальшого вивчення.
A Modified of Fourth-Order Partial Differential Equations Model Based on Isophote Direction to Noise Image Removal
Authors: Zahra R. Jawad  , Al-Jaberi Ahmed k.
Published: September 2024

Image denoising is one of the initial stages of image processing. Many models based on the diffusion method have been used to smooth the image. One of the problems, we face in the model based on the diffusion method is its possible loss of edges. The diffusion force is known to be more effective in areas of high frequency. So This paper suggests combining the direction of isophote and fourth-order partial differential equations to reduce the problem of loss edges and preserve important details of the image. The direction of the isophote can regulate the direction of diffusion. Thus, we have a proposed model that can remove the noise in the area while preserving the important edges and details of the image. We have proven the efficiency and superiority of the proposed model by applying it to a set of images and solving it numerically using the finite difference method (FDM).
Some New Results on Partial Fuzzy Metric Spaces
Authors: Amenah Kareem Yousif  , Mohammed Jassim Mohammed
Published: September 2024

In this work, we introduce a different interpretation of the notion of a partial fuzzy metric, which we refer to as a partial fuzzy co-metric. We define a partial fuzzy co-metric from a t-conorm and compare it with partial fuzzy metric, in contrast to the conventional approach to the theory of partial fuzzy metric spaces, which is based on the use of a t-norm. Here, we limit the scope of our analysis to Sedghi's definition of partial fuzzy metrics. Additionally, we proposed and compared the ideas of strong partial fuzzy co-metric spaces and strong partial fuzzy metric spaces. We also presented a few examples of these novel ideas.
Le fonti OIL nella giurisprudenza italiana: un inquadramento della questione
Authors: Teklè Tzehainesh
Published: September 2024

Il contributo commenta criticamente il rapporto di S. Borelli, G. Orlandini e M. Tufo, Le fonti OIL nella giurisprudenza delle corti italiane, presentato al seminario organizzato dall'Ufficio OIL per l'Italia e San Marino, tenutosi a Roma il 13 ottobre 2023, e pubblicato in questo numero del Giornale.
A Platform for Empowerment: Addressing the Emerging Needs of E-Bike Couriers in Toronto
Authors: Beedell Leslie
Published: September 2024

Food delivery couriers are at the intersection of two rapidly shifting sectors: the platform economy and electric mobility. These workers are often recent immigrants using cars or e-bikes, regardless of the winter weather or the presence of supportive public space. Toronto has made an environmental goal to increase delivery by bicycle but lacks a coherent strategy of transitioning workers from cars to bikes (City of Toronto, 2021b). The aim of this study is to determine the priorities of bike couriers and the role of municipalities in providing for this group of workers. This study determines the priorities and needs of couriers through participant observation and a survey. Stakeholder interviews and a policy scan were used to understand the role of the municipality in addressing these challenges. The study finds that couriers prioritize 1) e-bike charging facilities, 2) cycling paths, and 3) public washrooms. Couriers also report wanting more socialization, which under an equity lens should be considered given the marginalized status of many couriers. Finally, the study uses GIS to propose locations for 'e-bike hubs' which could meet the needs highlighted by the survey. The study has implications for active transportation, inclusive cycling advocacy, and public realm planning. 
DENL: Diverse Ensemble and Noisy Logits for Improved Robustness of Neural Networks
Authors: Yazdani Mina
Published: September 2024

Neural networks (NN) are increasingly used for image classification in medical, transportation, and security devices. However, recent studies have revealed neural networks' vulnerability against adversarial examples generated by adding small perturbations to images. These malicious samples are imperceptible by human eyes, but can lead to misclassification by neural networks. Defensive distillation is a defence mechanism in which the NN's output probabilities are scaled to a user-defined range and used as labels to train a new model less sensitive to input perturbations. Despite initial success, defensive distillation was defeated by state-of-the-art attacks. A proposed countermeasure was to add noise in the inference time to hamper the adversarial attack, which decreased the accuracy of the models. To address this limitation, we propose a two-phase training methodology to defend against adversarial attacks. In the first phase, we train architecturally diversified models individually using the cross-entropy loss function. In the second phase, we train the ensemble using a diversity-promoting loss function. Our experimental results show that our training methodology and noise addition in the inference time improved our ensemble's resistance against adversarial attacks, while maintaining reasonable accuracy, compared to the state-of-the-art methods.
Watching the Watchdog: A Case Study Analysis of Greenpeace's Detox My Fashion Campaign
Authors: McConkey Camille
Published: September 2024

The absence of CSR legislation in the apparel industry has caused companies to turn to NGOs for guidance on how to navigate social, environmental, and economic issues. This research project presents an in-depth analysis of Greenpeace's Detox My Fashion Campaign, which began in 2011 and set out to achieve zero discharge of hazardous chemicals in the fashion industry by 2020. By identifying the effect the campaign had on the criteria and indicator disclosures of signatories, this study aimed to evaluate the fitness of purpose of signatory campaigns in meeting broader sustainability goals in the apparel industry. The findings showed mixed results when evaluating whether or not signatories adopted a more transparent and consistent reporting strategy in response to the objectives of the campaign. As a result, a fruitful discussion emerged surrounding the true purpose of NGO campaigns by granting signatories the opportunity to engage in virtue signaling and greenwashing.
Dressing Deviant Bodies: Embodied Dress and Fashioning Fatness in the 1930s
Authors: Numbers Chloe
Published: September 2024

During the 1930s, the bodily ideal for women was a very thin one. Fashion practices in the Western world were heavily influenced by a thinness imperative, especially for women with larger bodies. For fat women, the practice of embodied dress required fashioning the body to look as slender as possible in order to be socially acceptable. The previously robust stoutwear industry faced a significant decline as the world's economic status deteriorated, and as a result, women who wore extended sizes were left with few retailers to acquire clothing from. Available extended-size clothing options were designed to prioritize an illusion of slenderness. Fashion media emphasized the importance of appearing thin through fashion advice articles and an increasingly intensifying focus on diet and exercise culture. This MRP reconstructs the experience of engaging with fashion media, shopping for clothing, and the practice of embodied dress for fat women in the 1930s.
Efficient Geocast Routing Protocols for Opportunistic Networks
Authors: Khalid Khuram
Published: September 2024

Unlike communication networks which are traditionally assumed to be connected, Opportunistic networks (OppNets) are a type of ad hoc networks where there is no guarantee of end-to-end path for data routing due to node mobility, volatile links, and frequent disconnections. In such networks, data transmission among the nodes relies on nodes' cooperation and is achieved in a store-carry-and-forward fashion. As such, the design of routing protocols for OppNets is challenging since it relies on opportunistic connections that may arise among the nodes. To address this challenge, this thesis proposes three novel geocast routing protocols for OppNets, namely: (1) an Energy-Efficient Check-and-Spray Geocast (EECSG) routing protocol, (2) a Fuzzy-based Check-and-Spray Geocast (FCSG) protocol and an Energy-Efficient version of it (EFCSG), and (3) a Reinforcement Learning-based Fuzzy Geocast Routing Protocol (RLFGRP). Using the Opportunistic Networks (ONE) simulator along with the INFOCOM 2006 real mobility traces and synthetic mobility models, the proposed routing protocols are evaluated and compared against some benchmark schemes, in terms of predefined performance metrics, showing their superiority.