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Camille Henrot’s Grosse Fatigue
The Frame as an Ordering Element of Hyper-Enactment
Authors: Mudu Stefano
Published: September 2023

This essay aims to analyse the ordering role that the frame plays in Grosse Fatigue (2013) by French artist Camille Henrot. Presented for the first time at the 55th Venice Biennale, the work is a 'desktop documentary', which uses words and images to reconstruct the complex history of the evolution of the Universe and of humanity. With the help of some concepts taken from Object-Oriented Ontology, this article considers Grosse Fatigue as a ‘hyper-enactment’, a neologism used to describe the stage in which pre-existing images/objects (here well circumscribed by desktop frames) aggregate as both particle-weaves and event-objects, producing new narratives that prevent the punctual rediscovery of their references.
Geriatric Medical Informatics (GMI) as a New Field of Health Informatics
Authors: Moulaei Khadijeh , Bahaadinbeigy Kambiz
Published: September 2023

I am writing to express my opinion for the establishment of a new field of health informatics called Geriatric Medical Informatics (GMI). As our population ages, the need for specialized medical care for older adults is becoming increasingly important. At the same time, advances in information technology are revolutionizing the way we approach healthcare, providing opportunities for improved diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.GMI would focus on the application of information technology to the unique healthcare needs of older adults. On the other hand, Geriatric medical informatics is a field that uses technology and data analytics to improve the care of older adults. By collecting and analyzing data about an individual's health history, medications, and other relevant information, healthcare providers can develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.
TERRITORY AND REGION DEVELOPMENT AS AN OBJECT OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Authors: HURIEV Vladyslav
Published: September 2023

Introduction. The development of territory and regions is one of the key issues that requires the attention of crisis management. In the context of current challenges and crisis situations, effective crisis management is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of territories and regions. The relevance of the problem of territory development as an object of crisis management is determined by the need to ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of regions.

The research hypothesis is that effective crisis management contributes to the sustainable development of territory and region.

The aim of this article is to study and analyze the development of territory and region as an object of crisis management in order to identify optimal strategies for ensuring sustainable development.

Research methods. To achieve the aim of this research, the following methods were employed: analysis of scientific literature, statistical data analysis, surveys, and interviews with experts in crisis management.

Results. The research findings confirmed that effective crisis management contributes to enhancing the resilience of territories and regions in crisis situations. It was identified that optimal strategies include ensuring effective communication, flexibility, and coordination among different structures and actors of crisis management. Additionally, timely forecasting of potential crisis situations and implementation of preventive measures were found to be crucial for successful crisis management.

The conclusions drawn from the research findings highlight the necessity of effective crisis management for ensuring sustainable development of territories and regions. The identified optimal strategies and recommendations can be utilized to enhance practical activities in the field of crisis management.

Keywords: development; territory; region; crisis management; sustainability; efficiency.
ЕКОДИЗАЙН СВІТЛОВОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА СУЧАСНОГО МІСТА: ФОРМУВАННЯ ПІДХОДІВ ЩОДО УДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ ВИМІРЮВАНЬ ОСВІТЛЕННЯ МІСЬКИХ ОБ’ЄКТІВ
Authors: Хоперський С. В. , Кузьменко В. В. , Чумаченко С. М. , Остапенко Н. В. , Рєзніков Є. В.
Published: September 2023

Метою дослідження є визначення відповідності існуючих методів оцінювання проєктів зовнішнього освітлення структур міської забудівлі показнику освітленості за державними будівельними нормами (ДБН) сучасним вимогам екодизайну світлового середовища міста.

Методологія. Методологічною основою дослідження є комплексний підхід: застосовано загальнонаукові порівняльний, аналітичний, системно-інформаційний, експертний методи як інтеграцію можливостей впровадження перспективних інноваційних технологій для якісної оцінки змін у освітленні рекреаційних середовищ сучасних міст. Використано основні положення системного підходу – контент-аналіз, методи моделювання дизайн- об’єктів промислового призначення.

Результати. Проведено аналіз стандартизованих методів визначення освітленості як нормованого показника якості освітлення елементів міської забудови (вулиць, скверів, площ тощо). На основі аналізу виконано зіставлення та представлено можливості поєднання нормативних показників, що вимірюються, до вимог екодизайну сучасного світлового середовища міста (за показниками енергоефективності, комфорту та безпеки; створено порівняльні таблиці відповідно до визначених показників). Встановлено недоліки існуючої методики вимірів освітлення та сформульовано основні результати аналізу: висока трудомісткість, обмежена кількість об'єктів/ділянок обстеження; недостатній масив вихідних даних для проектування освітлення об’єктів. Створено алгоритм, виконано моделювання та запропоновано промислове обладнання для автоматизації процесу отримання необхідної та достатньої кількості фактичних даних як характеристик світлового середовища.

Наукова новизна. Обґрунтовано доцільність удосконалення методики збору вихідних даних для вирішення проектних завдань. Запропоновано варіант застосування розробленого апаратно-програмного комплексу, що дозволить автоматизувати елементи системи у процесі збору первинних даних для моделювання рівнів освітлення міських об’єктів. Теоретичні дослідження базуються на методах роботи експертних груп та регламентом Комісії (ЄС) №2019/2020. Проведено аналіз наслідків застосування сучасних вимог екодизайну до результатів аудиту систем зовнішнього освітлення.

Практична значущість. Проведений обсяг наукових досліджень і практичних робіт з визначення рівня освітленості вулиць дозволив запропонувати нові підходи до формування та розробки комплексу заходів та методології збору вихідних даних для вирішення завдань проектування.
НАТЮРМОРТИ ДЖУЗЕППЕ КАСТІЛЬЙОНЕ ЯК СИНТЕЗ СХІДНОЇ ТА ЗАХІДНОЇ ТРАДИЦІЙ
Authors: Чжан Чже
Published: September 2023

Мета статті полягає у висвітленні мистецької спадщини італійського художника Джузеппе Кастільйоне (1868–1766, відомого в Китаї як Лан Шинін) у жанрі натюрморту під час його служби при дворі китайських імператорів; пошуці, аналізі та типологізації збережених творів, визначенні принципів застосування методів та прийомів східного та західного живопису.

Методи дослідження. Використовуються методи формального, образно-стилістичного, семантичного, герменевтичного, компаративістського аналізу.

Результати. Систематизовано доробок Джузеппе Кастільйоне у жанрі натюрморту та визначено ступінь висвітлення у науковій літературі його доробку; проаналізовано роботи, виконані митцем підчас його перебування у Китаї (1715–1766), простежено особливості трансформації китайського жанру «квіти та птахи» у модель натюрморту «квіти у вазі», визначено розроблені художником композиційні моделі, висвітлено семантичну складову окремих творів. На підставі аналізу збережених до сьогодні натюрмортів визначено принципи поєднання прийомів східного та західного живопису.

Наукова новизна. Визначено типологічні моделі натюрморту «квіти у вазі», розроблені Джузеппе Кастільйоне виявлено принципи поєднання засобів художньої виразності, притаманних східній та західній художнім системам.

Практична значущість результатів дослідження полягає в можливості їх використання у якості евристичної моделі для вивчення міжкультурних художніх впливів, як питомий матеріал для атрибуції відповідних пам’ятників на території України, для вирішення актуальних завдань мистецької та дизайнерської практик.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ШВЕЙНИХ МАШИН
Authors: Орловський Б. В.
Published: September 2023

Метою дослідження є встановлення аналітичних закономірностей та історичних зв’язків в тріаді «краса – корисність – функціональність» на прикладах industrial design швейних машин.

Методологія. Використано комплекс загальнонаукових підходів: аналітичний, системно-інформаційний та метод теорії множин для якісної оцінки змін промислового дизайну швейних машин побутового та промислового призначення.

Результати. На основі проведених досліджень проаналізовано та узагальнено вплив формоутворення на красу історичних та сучасних швейних машин човникових та ланцюгових стібків. На засадах теорії множин встановлені закономірності зміни діаграм Венна для трьох груп швейних машин як об’єкту industrial design. Введені нові поняття «міні-графіті в швейних машинах» та «прозорість непрозорих об’єктів», яка поєднана з 3D-рухом деталей при роботі машин зі штучним інтелектом. Сформульовано принципи industrial design швейних машин з урахуванням історичного досвіду та роботи машин в реальному часі: принцип K2F; принцип 3D-прозорості непрозорих рухомих і нерухомих елементів машин; принцип міні-графіті в швейних машинах.

Наукова новизна. На основі аналізу та аналітичних досліджень встановлені законо­мірності та нові зв’язки в тріаді «краса, корисність. функціональність» різновидів швейних машин за сформульованими принципами industrial design швейних машин та функції K2F. Вперше введене поняття швейні машини зі штучним інтелектом як об’єкту дизайну.

Практична значущість. Результати дослідження можуть бути використані для створення реляційної бази даних industrial design швейних машин, а запропоновані методи аналітичних досліджень на засадах діаграм Венна і функції Едвіна-Харрінгтона можуть бути застосовані для якісного та кількісного аналізу предметного та промислового дизайну технічних та технологічних об’єктів різних галузей промисловості. Результати впроваджені на практиці в авторських інноваційних дизайн-проектах: дизайн-проекті «Industrial Design швейних машин»; дизайн-проекті інтер'єру «міні ательє Iнь і Янь».
Conceptualization of a Cooperative Company Builder for Systematic Transfer of University Research and Innovation in the German Mittelstand
Authors: Ströbele Anja , Brecht Patrick , Kurz Lisa , Hahn Carsten H.
Published: September 2023

Universities lack a systematic transfer from research and innovation projects into practice. German Mittelstand firms have limited resources to pursue explorative innovation, which is required to realize business opportunities and remain competitive. Since current collaborations do not fully unlock innovation potential, this research aims to conceptualize a company builder to bring these two parties together in an entrepreneurial ecosystem. In line with this research’s exploratory nature, a multi-method analysis was followed, applying two approaches for data analysis. The company builder information was analyzed via a qualitative document analysis. Seven guided expert interviews were conducted with employees in innovation-related positions in German Mittelstand firms and the university. Findings suggest the company builder’s core activity is the venture creation process, ensuring systematic access to university-relevant research and innovation and facilitating valuable interactions among the ecosystem partners. The company builder’s value lies in connecting relevant ecosystem partners through a comprehensive company-building environment to exchange knowledge and expertise and meeting the partners’ needs equally regarding the new venture. Thereby, it is independent of bureaucratic university structures. Future research should validate current findings with higher sample size and focus on other relevant aspects, such as generating revenue and participation requirements for other potential ecosystem partners. Keywords: company builder, entrepreneurial ecosystem, the German Mittelstand, ambidextrous organization
FDI Flows and the Effects of the Shadow Economy: Evidence from Gravity Modelling
Authors: Zander Tobias
Published: September 2023

This paper analyzes the question of if the size of the shadow economy affects foreign direct investment (FDI) flows and what effects, if any, there are. Since about 1990, FDI has become the second crucial pillar of economic globalization in OECD countries and worldwide; such FDI inward and outward flows contribute to higher per capita income and international technology transfer. To analyze this question, both fixed effects, as well as dyadic fixed effects gravity models, are used on an OECD-only dataset that allows for data on bilateral, bidirectional FDI flows for the years from 1992-2018. The empirical results suggest a positive effect of the shadow economy for FDI target countries and a negative effect for FDI origin countries. Additional findings via an interaction term show that the shadow economy can counteract the negative effects of an increase in government size on FDI inflows. From a policy perspective, changes in the size of the shadow economy – typically taking place in periods of recession, in a high taxation environment, or in the context of a pandemic shock – should be carefully monitored by economic policymakers as well as by policy monitoring international organizations such as the IMF and the EBRD. If a group of (OECD) countries decides to adopt anti-shadow economy economic policies, there will be pressure on other (OECD) countries to also adopt similar policies since the difference between the size of the shadow economy in the source country and the host country has a negative impact on FDI inflows. Thus, FDI could indirectly be a catalyst for reforms. Keywords: international economics, foreign direct investment, gravity model, shadow economy, OECD countries JEL classification: C23, E26, F21, F23
Structuring African Warehouse Receipt Systems to Succeed
Authors: Aboagye Anthony
Published: September 2023

Development economists have preached that functioning warehouse receipt systems (WRSs) will help smallholder African farmers access loans to help reduce poverty and enhance financial inclusion. Unfortunately, many reviews of African country WRSs have concluded that anticipated benefits are not accruing to smallholder farmers. Given the theoretical case and positive experience elsewhere, this paper meticulously reviewed reports that WRSs are not working in the interest of African farmers to identify the challenges. Then, several scenarios in respect of use of WRSs were formulated and analysed for Ghana and Uganda. Scenarios include paying/not paying collateral management fees, grading/not grading maize, using/not using warehouse receipts (WR) as collateral, using community warehouses, etc. Malawi and Zambia are also discussed. The paper concludes that the potential for positive impact of WRSs on the lives of smallholder African farmers exists. However, it is necessary to structure WRSs to suit the situation of smallholder African farmers. The key to profitably implementing WRSs in Africa is not to blindly replicate WRSs as implemented in other jurisdictions. Important African specific context ingredients include focusing on community warehouses rather than commercial warehouses, not focusing on grading of grains and not implementing full-scale collateral management arrangements. Keywords: warehouse receipts, smallholder farmers, Africa, Ghana, collateral management fees, community warehouses
Pelatihan Pembuatan Hand Sanitizer Alami dari Daun Sirih dan Jeruk Nipis di Desa Salamnunggal
Authors: Alawiyah Aika Latifah , Karmila Ayu , Hajar Dhea Siti , Pebriani Fitri , Fransisca Hudaya Putri Nenden Lidya
Published: September 2023

Covid-19 telah ditetapkan sebagai pandemi oleh WHO pada tanggal 9 Maret 2020. Laju penyebaran virus ini masih terus meningkat. Segala upaya dilakukan untuk mencegah penyebaran Covid-19 termasuk penggunaan hand sanitizer. Permintaan hand sanitizer yang semakin melonjak membuat harga jual produk tersebut menjadi lebih tinggi. Selain itu, penggunaan hand sanitizer yang berbahan alkohol terlalu berlebihan akan memicu iritasi pada kulit. Upaya yang dapat dilakukan dengan membuat inovasi produk hand sanitizer yang memanfaatkan bahan alami.  Telah dilakukan pengabdian kepada masyarakat Desa Salamnunggal tentang cara pembuatan hand sanitizer alami dari daun sirih dan jeruk nipis. Kegiatan ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat tentang pandemic covid-19 yang sedang menjadi permasalahan di negara kita ini dengan cara membuat hand sanitizer yang terdapat di alam yang bisa dimanfaatkan. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode simulasi dan praktek. Hasil pengabdian menunjukan bahwa pemahaman masyarakat Desa Salamnunggal sangat antusias dan bisa menerapkan hal-hal yang baru yang belum pernah mereka lakukan seperti membuat hand sanitizer dari bahan alam yang bisa dipraktekan di rumah nya masing-masing dan bisa memahami pentingnya kesehatan di masa pandemic ini serta bisa menjaga imunitas tubuh agar tetap sehat.
Upaya Pencegahan Covid-19 dan Dampaknya Terhadap Implementasi Pembelajaran Daring
Authors: Wini Sekar Arumndati  , Berliana Kartakusumah
Published: September 2023

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi akan adanya Covid-19 dan mengidentifikasi pembelajaran daring akibat adanya pandemi. program ini  bertujuan untuk memberikan edukasi tentang meminimalisir menyebarnya Covid-19 di masyarakat dan memberikan pelayanan pendidikan. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat dengan langkah-langkah; 1) Survai Lokasi dan ke masyarakat Kelurahan Ciparigi, untuk mengetahui permasalahan yang terjadi; 2) Berkoordinasi mengenai program-program pengabdian ke masyarakat yang akan dilaksanakan; 3) Melaksanakan program-program pengabdian ke masyarakat yang dilaksanakan selama kurang lebih 1 bulan dengan mengedukasi menyebarnya bahaya Covid-19 dan memberikan bantuan bimbingan beljar pada anak-anak; 4) Mengevaluasi keberhasilan program-program pengabdian. Hasil dalam pengabdian kepada masyarakat menunjukkan bahwa dampak dari Covid-19 terhadap implementasi belajar daring terlaksana dengan cukup baik apabila adanya kerjasama antara guru, siswa, orang tua serta masyarakat dalam berlajar daring dan kesadaran warga untuk hidup sehat sesuai dengan protokol kesehatan juga cukup baik
Penyuluhan Kebersihan Melalui Program Cuci Tangan Sebagai Bentuk Kesadaran Anak-Anak Di Masa Pandemi COVID 19
Authors: Dhea Adinda  , Rasmitadila
Published: September 2023

Tujuan pengabdian ini sebagai bentuk peningkatan sosialisasi dan kesadaran anak-anak PAUD Mendanau 01 Desa Suak Gual dalam menjaga kebersihan diri di masa pandemi Covid 19. Kegiatan program pengabdian ini dilakukan kepada masyarakat dalam bentuk penyuluhan mengenai bagaimana cara mencuci tangan yang baik dan tepat. Pengabdian ini dilaksanakan di PAUD Mendanau 01 Desa Suak Gual berjalan dengan lancar, dengan harapan yaitu anak-anak dapat mengaplikasikan materi yang telah disampaikan, terutama tentang pentingnya cuci tangan di Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Menumbuhkan Karakter Cinta Tanah Air Pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Melalui Pembuatan dan Pementasan Wayang Kertas
Authors: Annisa Nurhaliza  , Siti Pupu Fauziah
Published: September 2023

Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) adalah suatu upaya pembinaan yang ditujukan kepada anak sejak lahir sampaidengan usia enam tahun yang dilakukan melalui pemberian rangsangan pendidikan untuk membantu pertumbuhan dan perkembangan jasmani dan rohani agar anak memiliki kesiapan dalam memasuki pendidikan lebih lanjut. Di sekolah siswa belajar sambil bemain dengan bantuan dari guru dan menggunakan bahan ajar modul dengan berbagai tema yang disediakan oleh pemerintah. Pembelajaran pada anak usia dini harus didukung dengan pendidikan karakter yang melekat pada diri anak usia dini. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini dalam rangka membantu anak usia dini untuk memperoleh pendidikan. Dalam pelaksanaan pembelajarantentunya harus ditunjang dengan media yang menarik agar anak-anak lebih interaktif dalam proses belajar. Kegiatan ini memiliki target agar anak-anak senang mengikuti pembelajaran sehingga pesan yang disampaikan dikemas secara menarik. Metode dari kegiatan ini menggunakan metode Demonstrasi yang memfokuskan pada pembuatan dan pementasan media wayang kertas secara bersama-sama. Tahapan kegiatan ini dimulai dari penentuan ide yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pembelajaran, pembuatan media pembelajaran, penggunaan media pembelajaran. Hasil dari kegiatan ini yaitu anak-anak menjadi lebih interaktif dalam pembelajaran, dan dapat menanamkan rasa cinta akan budaya bangsa.
Determination of the tolerance of physiological, morphological, and yield parameters of landrace durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) to high-temperature stress
Authors: OKAN Mustafa , ALP Aydın , HALİLOĞLU Kamil
Published: September 2023

In the South-eastern Anatolia Region, where the climate is favorable to cultivation for durum wheat, there have been notable reductions in both yield and quality due to biotic and abiotic stress factors in the region. Primary one of these stresses is high-temperature stress. High-temperature stress, specifically during the late flowering stage and early grain filling stage, results in substantial reductions in both crop yield and quality. In this study, several practical, easily and rapidly quantifiable physiological, morphological, and yield-related parameters that may be used in durum wheat improvement programs in the region for high-temperature stress tolerance were investigated. Ninety landrace durum genotypes and 4 standard cultivars were used. The study was carried out at GAP (South-eastern Anatolia Project) International Agricultural Research and Training Centre in an air conditioning room according to an augmented design under optimum conditions and stressful conditions where high-temperature stress was created. Compared to optimum conditions, there were reductions in flag leaf greening time by 20%, days to maturity by 7%, spike length by 10%, peduncle length by 18%, grain filling time by 23%, number of spikelets on the spike by 12%, number of grains on the spike by 39%, and thousand-kernel weight by 33%, while grain filling rate increased under high-temperature stress conditions. The genotypes 82, 83, 87, 88, 99, and 103 and the standard varieties Artuklu and Sümerli prevailed in both optimum and stress conditions. The fact that leaf erectness, flag leaf greening time, grain filling time, and leaf chlorophyll content among morphological and physiological characteristics had a significant correlation with yield components under both conditions indicates that these characteristics can be used as selection criteria for tolerance to stressful conditions in the region.
An ADVANCE for Whom? A National Study of Initiatives to Improve Faculty Gender Equity
Authors: Hu Xiaodan , Fernandez Frank
Published: September 2023

This study examines whether the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE-IT grant program identifies and funds institutions that improve faculty gender equity. By using matching procedures and a two-way fixed-effect event study, we find that when universities received ADVANCE-IT grants, their proportion and headcount of women faculty as full-time new-hire, overall faculty, and tenured and tenure-track faculty are not different from multiple comparison groups of universities—including universities that received other types of ADVANCE grants. Drawing on the concept of intersectionality, we further disaggregate women faculty into subracial/ethnic groups. We did not find consistent evidence supporting that ADVANCE-IT universities increase the proportion or headcount of women faculty in subracial/ethnic groups. We discuss implications for federal grantmaking and diversifying higher education faculty.
Burdock flower and imperial consciousness in Lev Tolstoy’s Hadji Murat
Authors: Lanlan Li
Published: September 2023

Lev Tolstoy’s last novella Hadji Murat is set against the backdrop of the fierce war between Russia and the Caucasus Mountains' people in the mid-nineteenth century, and focuses on Murat's life after defection to Russia. Tolstoy explores the relationship between the burdock flower and Russian ethnic, historical, and cultural factors.
Contextual analysis of S. Rachmaninov’s creativity: a dialogue of values and meanings of modern musical culture
Authors: Yingxue Hu
Published: September 2023

The article examines the meanings and values of the work of the brilliant Russian composer, pianist, conductor S.V. Rachmaninov in the context of modern musical culture. Special attention is paid to the importance of traditions in the development of Russian musical art, where realism, nationality and democracy play an important role. The development of these traditions in Rachmaninov's musical work leads to the creation of unique masterpieces that reflect the theme of the Motherland and its fate.
ARHGAP39 is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that Rho GTPase-activating protein 39, encoded by ARHGAP39, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. ARHGAP39 mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of ARHGAP39 in primary tumors was correlated with patient recurrence-free survival. Modulation of ARHGAP39 expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
MIS18A is differentially expressed in central nervous system metastasis in human breast cancer.
Authors: Mamoor Shahan
Published: September 2023

Metastasis to the brain occurs in a significant fraction of patients with breast cancer (1-3). We mined published RNA-sequencing and microarray data (4, 5) to compare primary and metastatic tumor transcriptomes for the discovery of genes associated with brain metastasis in humans with metastatic breast cancer. We found that MIS18 kinetochore protein A, encoded by MIS18A, was among the genes whose expression was most different in the brain metastases of patients with metastatic breast cancer as compared to primary tumors of the breast. MIS18A mRNA was present at increased quantities in brain metastatic tissues as compared to primary tumors of the breast. Expression of MIS18A in primary tumors was correlated with patient distant metastasis-free and recurrence-free survival. Modulation of MIS18A expression may be relevant to the biology by which tumor cells metastasize from the breast to the brain in humans with metastatic breast cancer.
Assessing the Efficacy of a Novel Massive Open Online Soft Skills Course for South Asian Healthcare Professionals
Authors: Mahadevan Aditya , Rivera Ronald , Najhawan Mahan , Saadat Soheil , Strehlow Matthew , Rao G. V. Ramana , Youm Julie
Published: September 2023

In healthcare professions, soft skills contribute to critical thinking, decision-making, and patient-centered care. While important to the delivery of high-quality medical care, soft skills are often underemphasized during healthcare training in low-and-middle-income countries. Despite South Asia’s large population, the efficacy and viability of a digital soft skills curriculum for South Asian healthcare practitioners has not been studied to date. We hypothesized that a web-based, multilingual, soft skills course could aid the understanding and application of soft skills to improve healthcare practitioner knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intent-to-change clinical practice.In September 2019 a needs assessment observing soft skills practices was conducted in several Indian states. We developed a communication-focused soft skills curriculum that comprised seven 10-minute video lectures, recorded in spoken English and Hindi. Participants consisted of any practicing healthcare professionals and trainees in select South Asian countries age 18 and over. Participant knowledge, confidence, attitudes, and intent-to-change clinical practice were evaluated using pre- and post-course tests and surveys. Statistical analyses were performed using STATA and SPSS.From July 26, 2021 to September 26, 2021, 5750 registered and attempted the course, 2628 unique participants completed the pre-test, and 1566 unique participants completed the post-test. Participants demonstrated small but statistically significant gains in confidence (𝑝<0.001), attitudes toward course topics relevance (𝑝<0.001), and intent-to-change clinical practice (𝑝<0.001). There was no statistically significant gain in knowledge. A digital soft-skills massive open online course for healthcare practitioners in South Asia could serve as a viable approach to improve the quality of soft skills training in low-to-middle income countries.
Reproducing the Mid-Piacenzian Warm Period Climate in the 2020s.
Authors: BLABER Richard
Published: September 2023

The current expectation of climatologists is that levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases, such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), will correspond, in the 2020s, to an increase in mean annual global near-surface atmospheric temperature of less than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial Holocene norm (1750 baseline; atmospheric CO2 = 278 ppm). This paper will argue, contrarily, that it is not possible to reproduce the atmospheric chemistry of the Mid-Piacenzian Warm Period (3.3-3 Mya) of the Pliocene Epoch, 5.3-2.588 Mya, without also reproducing its climate, and that – consequently – we can expect to see global warming of 3°C this decade.
No respite from permafrost-thaw impacts in absence of a global tipping point
Authors: Nitzbon Jan , Schneider von Deimling Thomas , Aliyeva Mehriban , Chadburn Sarah , Grosse Guido , Laboor Sebastian , Lee Hanna , Lohmann Gerrit , Steinert Norma , Stuenzi Simone , Werner Martin , Westermann Sebastian , Langer Moritz
Published: September 2023

Arctic permafrost, the largest non-seasonal component of Earth’s cryosphere, contains a significant climate-sensitive carbon pool. Its potential for loss due to climatic changes leading to a global tipping point, where thawing accelerates with disproportionate impacts, remains debated. Here, we provide an integrative perspective on this question, building on a cross-disciplinary meta-analysis of literature supported by geospatial analyses of global data products and climate model output. Contrary to the existence of a global-scale tipping point, scientific evidence suggests a quasi-linear response to global warming, both from observation-based and model-based projections. While certain processes, such as talik development, thermokarst, thermo-erosion, and vegetation interactions, can drive rapid local permafrost thaw and ground ice loss, they do not accumulate to a non-linear response beyond regional scales. We conclude that there is no safety margin for Arctic permafrost where its loss would be acceptable. Instead, with each increment of global warming, more land areas underlain by permafrost will proportionally experience thaw, causing detrimental local impacts and global feedbacks.
Accessibility and need for children’s mental health services in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: Kercher Amy , Beattie Seona , Donkin Liesje , Shepherd Daniel
Published: September 2023

Objective: Demand for children’s mental health services has increased in New Zealand, yet little is known of young children’s experience of psychological difficulties and treatment. This study investigated psychological symptoms and treatment experiences among primary-aged children.Method: An online survey of parents assessed children’s anxiety, depression, attentional, emotional, conduct and peer problems, and experiences seeking psychological treatment. Results: Based on 382 parental reports, between 24.9 - 34.6% of children experienced abnormal-range symptoms. Older children had higher distress, depression and anxiety. Boys had more conduct, hyperactivity and peer problems. Ethnicity was not associated with the incidence of symptoms, but parents of Pākeha children reported greater impact than Māori parents. One-third of children had been referred for assessment; more often older children, and those with higher hyperactivity, impact, and anxiety. Parents reported difficulties accessing assessment, common barriers included waitlists (53%), cost (43%), and not knowing who to contact (36%). Following intervention, only 51% of parents reported improvements.Conclusion: NZ primary-aged children are experiencing more symptoms of psychological distress than previously reported, and extensive difficulties accessing treatment. Implications for Public Health: There is a need for further screening and increased access to treatment to prevent worsening mental health outcomes in children.
Intraoperative Electrically Auditory Brainstem Responses to Monitor Auditory Functionality Preservation During Auditory Brainstem Implant Application
Authors: Veronese Sheila
Published: September 2023

Background: Perceptual outcomes of individuals with neurofibromatosis type II implanted with auditory brainstem implant are poor, and many factors seem to be involved. Undoubtedly, the preservation of neural functionality is the crucial aspect. The aim of this study is to verify that the use of intraoperative electrically auditory brainstem responses can help to understand if there is neural damage related to the tumor, and / or surgery. Material and Methods: A retrospective case series analysis was performed to review data from 6 adult patients affected by neurofibromatosis type 2 who received an auditory brainstem implant. A correlation was sought between intraoperative electrophysiological data, auditory performance at 1 and 2.5 years of follow-up, and auditory brainstem implant stimulation levels. Results: Patients with a better perceptual outcomes were those with more intraoperative peaks and peaks with wider amplitudes in the electrically auditory brainstem response recordings. Conclusions: Electrically auditory brainstem responses used for auditory brainstem implant placement can be a valuable tool for monitoring the preservation of neural acoustic functionality.
Szkoda antymonopolowa. Zakres pojęciowy oraz przesłanki odpowiedzialności
Authors: Majer Anna
Published: September 2023

Celem niniejszego opracowania jest próba rekonstrukcji pojęcia szkody antymonopolowej, którego genezy poszukiwać należy w Dyrektywie 2014/104/UE z 26 listopada 2014 r. w sprawie niektórych przepisów regulujących dochodzenie roszczeń odszkodowawczych z tytułu naruszenia prawa konkurencji państw członkowskich i Unii Europejskiej oraz implementującej ustawie z dnia 21 kwietnia 2017 r. o roszczeniach o naprawienie szkody wyrządzonej przez naruszenie prawa konkurencji. Ze względu na specyfikę przedmiotu regulacji ustawy w opracowaniu odwołano się do orzecznictwa unijnego oraz krajowego, uwzględniając dorobek doktryny z obszaru prawa cywilnego materialnego. W pracy podjęto próbę oceny przyjętych regulacji, w szczególności ich celowości pod kątem poprawy sytuacji poszkodowanych deliktem antykonukrencyjnym. W prowadzeniu analiz wykorzystano metodę dogmatycznoprawną oraz w ograniczonym zakresie prawnoporównawch.
Na tle przeprowadzonych analiz kształtuje się wniosek, że szkoda antymonopolowa w ogólnej konstrukcji nie odbiega od szkody w ujęciu cywilistycznym. Jednak należy zwrócić uwagę na domniemania wprowadzone w przepisach ustawy o roszczeniach o naprawienie szkody wyrządzonej przez naruszenie prawa konkurencji, które miały uatrakcyjnić prywatnoprawny tryb dochodzenia roszczeń z tytułu naruszenia prawa konkurencji; w szczególności na domniemanie szkody antymonopolowej na skutek naruszenia prawa konkurencji oraz przerzucenia nadmiernego obciążenia.
Prawno-finansowe uwarunkowania funkcjonowania miast metropolitalnych w Polsce w turbulentnym otoczeniu – doświadczenia po pandemii COVID-19
Authors: Maj-Serwatka Katarzyna , Wichowska Anna
Published: September 2023

Ważnym czynnikiem wpływającym na gospodarkę finansową samorządu w latach 2020-2021 była pandemia Covid-19 i jej skutki w postaci lockdownu oraz istotnych zmian uwarunkowań prawnych funkcjonowania jednostek samorządu terytorialnego. Skala i rodzaj efektów były zróżnicowane w zależności od poziomu samorządu i rodzaju gmin. W przypadku dużych miast skutki nagłych kryzysów gospodarczych i społecznych są tym bardziej dotkliwe, że miasta dysponują relatywnie wyższymi dochodami własnymi i charakteryzują się szeregiem powiązań gospodarczych z sektorem publicznym i prywatnym. Stąd celem badawczym była identyfikacja zmian prawnych w zakresie finansowania jednostek samorządu terytorialnego ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem okresu pandemii Covid-19 oraz ocena wpływu pandemii Covid-19 na sytuację finansową największych miast w Polsce należących do Unii Metropolii Polskich.
Dla realizacji tak określonych celów w pierwszej kolejności dokonano analizy zmian przepisów prawnych oraz analizy wybranych wskaźników finansowych dla 12 miast metropolitalnych w Polsce w latach 2019-2021, a następnie oceny zróżnicowania skutków pandemii w badanej grupie.
Wyniki badań stanowią uzupełnienie luki badawczej dotyczącej skutków pandemii Covid-19 dla finansów samorządowych. Dotyczą one nie tylko wpływu pandemii na gospodarkę finansową metropolii w Polsce, ale również obejmują ocenę wpływu najważniejszych zmian przepisów prawnych na sytuację finansową JST. Przeprowadzona analiza zmian przepisów prawnych pozwala stwierdzić, że ich skutki mają wpływ nie tylko na zasady prowadzenia gospodarki finansowej, ale przede wszystkim na poziom i strukturę dochodów JST (w szczególności miast metropolitalnych). Regulacje te ograniczyły samodzielność finansową poprzez zmniejszenie znaczenia dochodów własnych, przy jednoczesnym zwiększeniu roli transferów zewnętrznych. W efekcie pandemii nastąpiło istotne pogorszenie się sytuacji finansowej miast metropolitalnych w Polsce. Należy jednak zauważyć, że skutki pandemii i zmian prawnych nawet w przypadku stosunkowo jednorodnej grupy miast metropolitalnych były bardzo zróżnicowane. Najsilniej odczuły je Lublin, Kraków, Warszawa.
LEGAL MECHANISMS FOR ENSURING INFORMATION SECURITY IN UKRAINE IN THE CONDITIONS OF HYBRID WAR
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Lehominova S. V.
Published: September 2023

The article provides an analysis of legal regulation of information security in Ukraine compared to some foreign countries legislative practices. Based on the analysis, the main problems of legislative regulation of information security are identified, which are common for many countries around the world. These problems include discrepancies in international rules of behavior in cyberspace, which do not allow to apply legal mechanisms for joint action effectively, as well as inconsistency of responsibilities for violations of information security in conditions of hybrid warfare. The authors also identify the peculiarities of legal regulation of information security and ways to solve these problems, which include the development and implementation of legislative provisions regulating activities on the Internet, including the national segment, and special requirements for network providers and other subjects that ensure the functioning of the network in conditions of war. The results of research on normative and legal support for information security in the conditions of hybrid warfare indicate the need to apply a systematic approach to the improvement of legislation in this direction. There is a need for legislative consolidation of special information security mechanisms to implement complex measures aimed at preventing cyberattacks and negative information influences on society; strengthening responsibility for cybercrime, abuse and neglect of information security measures; legislative consolidation of mechanisms for legal regulation of information relations in cyberspace; reinforcing cooperation with the international community to counteract information threats. It is proposed to take into account factors to ensure effective regulatory support in the context of a hybrid war. The necessity of conducting scientific research on the development of proposals for improving domestic legislation on the basis of international agreements and the implementation of their provisions in domestic legislation regarding information security is determined.
OPTIMAL RECEIPT OF MULTIPOSITION SIGNALS USING RANKING METHODS IN CONDITIONS OF PRIOR UNCERTAINTY
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Domracheva K. O. , Berkman L. N. , Zakharzhevskyy A. H.
Published: September 2023

The article proposes a solution to the problem of signal detection in a priori uncertain conditions and develops a signal detection algorithm against the background of interference. It was established that the flexibility of the ranking procedure makes it possible to solve various problems of signal detection in conditions of a priori uncertainty. The properties of ranking algorithms of multi-position OFDM signals are studied. The unique characteristics of rank compared to other types of nonparametric transformations are analyzed. The selection criterion is not only the study of the given invariant properties of the level of implausible notifications about the type of propagation, but also, which is very important, the maximum possible preservation of information about the signal, which allows for almost complete recovery of the original information, that is, high efficiency of signal detection. Currently, there are no sufficiently effective and acceptable methods of direct estimation of multivariate distribution. In this regard, it is advisable to organize the input sample in such a way that its elements are statistically independent. Ranking procedures make it possible to solve a wide range of signal detection problems under prior uncertainty conditions. A unique feature of the rank in comparison with other types of non-parametric transformations is the ability to almost completely recover the original information. The formation of selective data arrays and their ranking algorithms for multi-position signals with phase-difference modulation of high multiplicity are studied. One of the important problems related to rank processing of information is the question of the place of transition from input data to ranks. The analysis shows that the ranking procedure can be carried out at almost any stage of processing and each of the relevant ranking methods has its advantages and disadvantages.
Integration of security services in the architecture of telecommunications management systems
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Berkman L. N.
Published: September 2023

The main tasks of providing the security of the management system of telecommunication networks in Ukraine are considered. Standards and other regulatory documentation on information security of telecommunications and their management systems were analyzed. Special attention is paid to issues of security management as a component of the functional architecture of the telecommunications management system according to the concept of building a TMN telecommunications management network. The peculiarities of the implementation of security services for terminal or intermediate nodes of telecommunication networks are determined. The hierarchical model of providing security services is compared with the model of open systems interaction. A practical model of the security organization of the telecommunications network management system is proposed. The main advantages and disadvantages of the integration of security services at the lower and upper protocol levels are studied. The integration of security services and security mechanisms into the telecommunications architecture is determined by two main considerations: in which nodes should the security services be implemented; at what level each service should be implemented. Because there are a number of arguments for and against each of these levels, there is no single correct solution to this problem. It is advisable to find the optimal solution, depending on the specific security problem.
Information transmission systems based on multidimensional signals
Authors:   State University of Telecommunications, Kitura O. V. , Zhukova О. R. , Zavatskyi V. О. , Zakharzhevsky A. H. , Dmytrenko V. V.
Published: September 2023

Modern approaches to the formation and processing of multidimensional signals are based on the use of amplitude-phase-difference modulation with a change in the start time of the integration interval and special coding methods. The paper proposes methods for forming a multidimensional signal for mobile networks of the latest generations, which will increase the noise immunity by a factor of 2 compared to two-dimensional multi-position signals. The increase in noise immunity is achieved by increasing the equivalent signal energy, which is determined by the distance in the geometric representation between the two nearest signal points and thus increasing the noise immunity of the demodulator. The use of multidimensional signals makes it possible to bring the information transmission rate closer to the communication channel bandwidth, which is necessary for the provision of real-time services. As is known from the theory of potential noise immunity, the reliability of the transmitted information is primarily determined by the equivalent energy of the signals. The greater the energy of signals, defined as the distance between adjacent signal points, the higher the system’s noise immunity, ceteris paribus. The paper proposes the formation of signal-code constructions that provide the properties of a multidimensional signal for low-quality channels with a small signal-to-noise ratio.