bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of the polythermal method in constructing a quick solid-liquid equilibrium determination of l-lactide in a solvent mixture of 40% mass percentage of n-hexane in tetrahydrofuran
Authors:   Graduate University of Science and Technology-Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam, Minh Tâm Lê , Thanh Phan Thảo ,   Institute of Chemical Technology -Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam, Thị Hồng Nguyễn Nơ ,   Institute of Chemical Technology -Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam, Phước Dương Đạt ,   Institute of Chemical Technology -Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

This paper presented a self-built system for quick and automatic SLE determination based on a polythermal method in comparison to the conventional isothermal one, both applied for the same system, e.g. L-lactide. In this work, a laser beam was used to measure the turbidity of a suspension which was continuously stirred and heated under suitable temperature programs. The saturated temperature was detected at a clear point at which all particles in the suspension were completely dissolved into solution during heating. The temperature and laser transmitted intensity profiles during the dissolution process were recorded and analyzed in real time and in-situ conditions. Good agreement between isothermal and polythermal methods was obtained. Moreover, the polythermal-based method significantly reduced time cost for SLE measurements. The developed system gained good performance and accuracy due to the automatic operation, reducing intermediate steps and, therefore, system errors. The polythermal experiments showed good repeatability with the error smaller than 0.3◦C. The deviation between the isothermal and polythermal determination on the L-lactide system was less than 1.5%. In addition, when changing the heating rates in the cases of 3 and 5 degrees/min, the error was less than 0.5oC. Thus, the result showed that this polythermal method could be used for quick determination of SLE. This technique could be applied in some fields such as pharmaceutical crystallization, study on additives in food industry, cement and adhesives, coating materials, etc.
Solar power monitoring system based on IoT technology
Authors:   Integrated Circuits Design Laboratory, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam, Hoang Nguyen Khang Phuoc ,   Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam, Chi Nguyen Nhan ,   Integrated Circuits Design Laboratory, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam; Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

This paper presented the design of a solar power monitoring system based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The system would gather the electrical characteristics of the solar system such as current, voltage and power at both DC and AC side then send them to the server by a monitoring module. The server contained databases and feature algorithms to perform the data transferring between the monitoring module and the mobile application. The mobile application was designed with features including: sign-up, sign-in, display and graph of solar parameters. The operation of the monitoring system was checked with data collected from December 8th, 2020 to December 12th, 2020. Beside that, the performance of the solar system was also analyzed in MATLAB by comparing the actual power the photovoltaic panels created (P) with the theoretical simulating power (Pmax) at the same moment. The average hour ratio between the gathered and the calculated had the maximum of 0.8 in the period of time from 6:00 to 10:00 and the average value of 0.58 in all the checked data. On the other hand, a common of having low ratios of P and Pmax from 14:00 to 17:00 in all of the obsered days would suggest some obstacle or shading problems at the installed location. These data collection and calculation models could be used as a basis to apply for further research of classification in the performance of the photovoltaic panels.
Determination of the coincidence summing factor by Monte Carlo method using MCNP–CP and PENNUC codes
Authors:   Department of Nuclear Physics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Hoàng Lê Minh ,   Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Hoàng Nguyễn Phan Long ,   Department of Nuclear Physics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Trần Thanh Thiện ,   Department of Nuclear Physics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Văn Châu Tạo ,   Department of Nuclear Physics, Faculty of Physics and Engineering Physics, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam; Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Published: January 2024

In gamma spectrometry, the quantitative information about the composition of elements present in the experimental samples can be obtained from the efficiency calibration curve, the radioactivity, and the gamma emission intensity of the radioactive. The efficiency of the detector is often affected by the coincidence summing effect. The correction of the coincidence summing factors can be done through the software based on the efficiency transfer method or Monte Carlo simulation. In this study, two Monte Carlo simulation software, MCNP‒CP and PENNUC, were applied to calculate the coincidence summing factors of four radioactive 22Na, 60Co, 133Ba, and 134Cs by the simulation method. The calculated models from the benchmark with two types of detectors of n-type and p-type, using different source geometries such as point source, water, soil, and filter samples, were used. This study aimed to validate the spectral response as well as to compare the coincidence summing factors between MCNP‒CP and PENNUC. The results showed that the coincidence summing factors calculated by two simulation software gave a good agreement with an average relative deviation of less than 2%. The coincidence summing factors calculated by two simulation programs were verified by the statistical T-test with a linear correlation value of rxy = 0.995.
The phylogenetic relationship and distribution of indigenous freshwater fishes in the Mekong tributaries, Vietnam
Authors:   Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Duc Huy Hoang , Manh Pham Hung ,   Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Trong Tran Ngan ,   Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Published: January 2024

The investigation of the biodiversity conservation along river catchments is a cost-effective nature-based solution to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and the richness of biodiversity for all, with many co-benefits for the other sustainable development goals. The need for further exploration and conservation assessments of inland freshwater fish fauna coincides with expanding threats to freshwater resources from flow alteration and water diversion, increased sediment load, introduced species, overfishing and habitat loss. Meanwhile, former studies on the taxonomy of freshwater fish fauna of the Mekong tributaries in Vietnam were ambiguous and did not afford the phylogenetic relationships and geographic distribution. Our surveys from 2011 to 2021 on revising the indigenous fish fauna provided these phylogenetic relationship and geographic distribution. The evolutionary and phylogenetic relationships were analyzed for fish species by using several mitochondrial and nuclear genomes as COI, Cyto b, 16S rRNA, ATPase 6-8, RAG1, and delineated factors of fish distribution were also inferred. A total of 200 indigenous species belonging to 119 genera, 36 families, 11 orders were identified from 680 specimens collected at 18 sampling sites. Cypriniformes with 125 species (62%) and Siluriformes with 40 species (20%) were the most diverse orders. This study updated the scientific names with the correction of one species and the determination of the phylogenetic relationship. The endemism integrated from this study and the modified global fish phylogenetic data. The Mekong tributaries of Vietnam possessed 73 endemic species, withholding 36% of the total studied primary species. In terms of each ecoregion fauna, the proportion of the Mekong endemics was much higher than those in Nam Neua river (46%), 3S rivers (27%), and Se Pon river (25%). Based on their zoogeography, the studied fishes were subgrouped into three units: 43 species of Lower Langcang, 32 species of Khorat Plateau and 177 species of Kratie‒Stung Treng.
Fabrication of PVA/CNC/Ag membrane by electrospinning method
Authors:   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Nang Vu An , Trong Huynh Kha ,   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Thi Nguyen Cam Tien ,   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Kim Bui Ngan ,   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Thi Nguyen Thanh My ,   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam, Van Le Hieu ,   University of Science, VNU-HCM, Viet Nam
Published: January 2024

In this study, the morphology, structure, and properties of three-component composite membrane including poly(vinylalcohol), cellulose nanocrystals, and nanosilver (PVA/CNC/Ag) fabricated by electrospinning method were presented. CNC, isolated from Nypa fruticans branches by a chemical method, was used as a membrane to synthesize Ag nanoparticles (CNC/Ag) by a simple heat treatment technique. The presence of Ag NPs on CNC and the antibacterial ability of CNC/Ag were verified by the disc diffusion method. The CNC/Ag material was then mixed with PVA and the electrospinning step was performed. The PVA/CNC/Ag membrane was characterized by methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The FESEM results demonstrated that PVA/CNC/Ag had an irregular fiber morphology, rough surface, and fibers with an average diameter of about 70 nm, larger than both PVA and PVA/CNC. DSC analysis indicated that the presence of CNC/Ag had a significant effect on the thermal properties of the PVA/CNC/Ag material. These initial results showed that it was necessary to further investigate the fabricating parameters of the electrospinning process to optimize the properties of the PVA/CNC/Ag materials in order to afford membranes with suitable properties for wound dressing applications.
Study on the endometrium regeneration treatment using human injured uterine tissue model
Authors:   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science, Thi Vi Tuyet Le , Ngoc Le Trinh Van ,   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science, Thi Bich Le Thao ,   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science, Dang Ha Huynh Uyen ,   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science, Thi Diem Tuyet Hoang ,   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science, Le Bao Ha Tran ,   Deparment of Physiology and Animal Biotechnology, Biology and Biotechnology Faculty, University of Science
Published: January 2024

The disorder of endometrial tissue regeneration is the main cause of uterine adhesions, amenorrhea, and infertility in women. Monthly changes in the endometrial cycle and injured uterine regeneration confirm the role of stem cells, hormonal regulation as well as endometrial tissue structure. In previous studies, the use of a single or combined stem cell therapy, hormone therapy, and scaffold transplantation had been increasingly emphasized. This paper presented the evaluatation of the role of the stem cell and matrix combination in the presence of estrogen hormone in endometrial regeneration on the human injured uterine tissue model. Human uterine tissue fragments were collected and mechanically damaged for in vitro modeling. The fibrin scaffolds were fabricated and combined with, respectively, human adipose tissue stem cells (hADSCs) and human bone marrow stem cells (hBMSCs) to be treated in an established injured model in conditions with or without estrogen. Histological assessments were performed to compare and confirm the regenerative effect of the treatments after 14 days of investigation. The results showed that there was no difference in the histological structure between the control treatment (no treatment) and the single treatment with stem cells. However, when stem cells were combined with fibrin matrix in the presence of estrogen, the uterine glands were formed where the layered structure of the endometrium was clearly demonstrated. In conclusion, the endometrial regenerating effect was well established by the combined treatment of these stem cells with fibrin scaffolds in the presence of estrogen. The combination of cells and scaffolds in tissue engineering therapy gradually showed the potential applications for in vitro studies, especially in the field of infertility treatment.
The Effect of Perceived Organizational Support (POS), Job Demand and Job Satisfaction on Employee Work Engagement at PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa
Authors:   Universitas Malikussaleh, Purba Yulia , Jullimursyida Jullimursyida , Khairawati Khairawati , Iis Em Yusuf , Faliza Nur
Published: January 2024

The international database that includes various industries shows that on average, only 20% of employees are engaged in their work, 20% are at a low point in their job, and the remaining 60% work without using their resources. This research aims to ascertain how employee work engagement at PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa is impacted by perceived organizational support (POS), job demand, and job satisfaction. This quantitative study uses a questionnaire as a data collection tool distributed to 100 employees in the PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa production department using a Likert scale. The results indicate that perceived organizational support (POS) has a positive and significant influence on employee work engagement at PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa; job satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on employee work engagement at PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa; and job demand has a negative but significant influence on employee work engagement at PT Smart Glove Tanjung Morawa
Study on the Effects of Sustainable International Agricultural Development Cooperation Project on Quality of Life
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Kim Soyoen , Choi Jong-San , Jeong Ahn-Seong
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study establishes factors that increase the sustainability of international agricultural development cooperation projects and analyzes the impact of those factors on the quality of life of beneficiaries to determine factors that have a significant impact on changes in beneficiaries in the future.
Originality: This study aims to analyze what factors have a positive impact on the quality of life among Ugandan farmers who are beneficiaries of case projects.
Methodology: Based on previous research, factors for increasing business sustainability and quality of life measurement indicators were selected, and then PLS-SEM analysis was used to analyze which factors had a significant impact on subjective quality of life.
Result: The PLS-SEM analysis result, social changes and psychological changes were found to be factors that significantly affect quality of life. Construction of economic and infrastructure appeared to have a significant impact on economic and social changes, and construction of a cooperation system had a significant impact on economic, social and psychological changes. The IPMA results showed that psychological change, social change, and building a cooperative system should be maintained as the status quo.
Conclusion and Implication: The establishment of a cooperative system based on voluntary participation in agricultural sector projects must be The establishment of a cooperative system based on voluntary participation in agricultural sector projects must be considered important as it affects economic, social, and psychological changes and even perceptions of QoL. Economic and infrastructure construction didn't have an impact on the perception of QoL, the agricultural sector can drive Uganda's economic growth and therefore requires continued attention. In order to increase agricultural income in business, linkages between companies, cooperatives, and also universities are necessary. In case of cooperatives, it can be organized by breeding respond to the market environment and enhance expertise. And could be linked to agricultural forward and backward industries by considered the poor distribution environment, and also support young startup and then have a cooperative relationships.
Analysis on the Determinants of Distributing Policy Advisory ODA: Focusing on OECD DAC Member Countries
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Yoo SeongHoon , Jung Yunyeong , Beon Giyoeng
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to empirically analyze distribution factors of official development assistance (ODA) related to policy advice, focusing on the governance and e-government capabilities of the partner country.
Originality: Policy Advisory ODA plays an important role in the sustainable development of partner countries by strengthening their capabilities to design and implement policies. This study would contribute to enhancing further researches on policy advisory ODA by redefining its scope and analyzing the determinants of its distribution based on the interrelationship between donors and recipients.
Methodology: Using OECD CRS data, the scope of policy advisory ODA was defined with its purpose code and description. The dependent variable is the annual amount of policy advisory ODA provided by all OECD DAC members and five major donors(US, UK, Japan, France, and Germany) to recipient countries from 2011 to 2021. The independent variables are 'Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism' and 'Government Effectiveness', among sub-indicators of World Governance Index(WGI), and 'Online Services' and 'Telecommunication Infrastructure' among E-Government Development Index(EGDI). This study uses the panel random effects model.
Result: 'Government Effectiveness' and 'Telecommunication Infrastructure' were significant for all DAC donors, and differences were also found among five major donors. However, policy advisory aid was provided considering the partner's basic needs for e-government rather than its effectiveness.
Conclusion and Implication: Distributing policy advisory ODA without considering the level of the recipient's capacity will have negative impacts on the acceptance of knowledge-transfer, the diffusion into other fields, the achievement of aid purpose, and its long-term effectiveness.
A comparative study on the use of indicator and index in the performance evaluation of multidimensional youth competence building project: The case of WVK’s Burundi project
Authors:   Korea Association of International Development and Cooperation, Lim Jin Ho , Youn YoungJoon , Cho Yoonho , Kim Mijung , Park Mirim
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study examines how 'indicator' and 'index' are applied differently through the case of actual project, and what the pros and cons of each are. Based on this study, implications for effective use of indicator and index are derived.
Originality: In order to effectively evaluate multidimensional coucomes such as poverty and human competence, it is necessary to use a index rather than a single indicator. Accordingly, there is an urgent need for various investigations of the use of multidimensional preformance index.
Methodology: The performance evaluation of the 'Burundi BTS Project' as a case study was simultaneously applied using a method using 'indicators' based on PDM and a method using 'index' based on the Alkire-Foster Method. In particular, the 'Post-Only Non-homogeneous Comparison Design' was used as a method to conduct performance evaluation of the 'Burundi BTS Project'.
Result: As a result of performance evaluation using the PDM performance indicators, it was confirmed that the project was successful in 6 out of 8 indicators. As a result of performance evaluation using the LIFE index, the number of youth deprived of competence decreased by 42.8%, and the degree to which youth who lacked competence reached their target competence level improved by 17.2%. The LIFE index was also have improved by 54%. In addition, it was found that the method using ‘index’ was more appropriate, especially in projects that evaluate multidimensional outcomes such as changes in youth competence.
Conclusion and Implication: Most international development cooperation projects generally evaluate performance using indicators. However, it is necessary to conduct diverse and specialized case studies on how to use index to effectively and efficiently evaluate performance outcomes according to the purpose of the project.
Systematic Review on Multiply and Accumulate Unit (MAC) Architectures and Comparison with Various Multipliers
Authors: Alnuaimi Saif Saad , D Yuvaraj , Noori Salar Faisal , P Sudhakaran
Published: January 2024

The basic architecture of digital signal processing and digital image processing systems is the Multiply and Accumulate (Mac) architecture. Digital signal processing applications require Mac hardware with high speed and low power consumption as the main functions of DSPs, such as filtering and conversion, are used continuously. Macs also have applications for hardware and software. Floating-point arithmetic using the Mac architecture is more accurate but consumes more power and more silicon space. ieee-754 is a floating point algorithm that improves accuracy on Mac devices. In this systematic review, we are discussing various Mac architectures and their comparison with various multipliers.
Fluidized Bed Dryer with food processing Application Using Exploratory Data Analysis
Authors: Rasheed Bilal Hikmat , Noori Salar Faisal , Abas Shakir Mahoomed , S Navneetha Krishnan
Published: January 2024

The Fluidized bed, a multi-phase innovation, makes a difference in useful contact in the midst of them, consequently, it is broadly utilized within the drying of vegetables, drug store businesses, chemical exchange, metallurgy, oil and in generating warm control. In ﬂuidized bed forms, the strong and gas collaboration and responses in the midst of chemicals create sufficient factors which ought to be overseen, making the method exceptionally convoluted. Subsequently, to expect and assess diverse forms ﬂuidized bed modeling and simulation are utilized all around. The prime intent of this think isn't as it were to conclude, but too to analyze and hone diverse parameters like Speed, discuss Temperature and Volume stream rate to accomplish the ideal drying rate in a fluidized bed dryer. A warming weapon with unstable temperatures is utilized to warm the air from the discuss blower, which encompasses an arrangement to switch between seven diverse speeds of discuss. The volume stream rate of the blower is consistent, i.e. 3.3 m3/min. The temperature of the discuss information (at both the entrance and exit of the drying chamber) is compared by employing a bland K-type thermocouple with 2 tests on an advanced show. What comes about, particularly the greatest drying rate is at that point approved to get the ideal values of the discuss speed, temperature, weight drop along the drying chamber and amount of dryable. The optimization of the specified parameters will be done utilizing one of the different optimization procedures accessible.
Community perceptions of the Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) in Besitang District, Langkat Regency: Case study of Bukit Mas Village
Authors: Pindi Patana  , Wanda Afnes Rahmatika
Published: January 2024

Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) currently face various threats, such as deteriorating habitat quality and quantity due to forest conversion, exploitation, forest encroachment, and increased poaching. Bukit Mas Village, Besitang District, Langkat Regency is one of the villages that are quite close to the Gunung Leuser National Park (GLNP) area. This study aims to analyze community perceptions of human and Sumatran tiger conflicts (HTC). This study used a descriptive quantitative method. The respondents were taken using a non-probability sampling technique. Criteria were designed with purposive sampling type. The results of the study explain that the existence of conflict can affect people's perceptions of the existence of Sumatran tigers. The community considers tigers to be not beneficial to people's lives because tigers disturb public order. Age and latest education do not correlate (relationship) with community perceptions. Due to the Asymp. Sig values of 0.772 and 0.625. This value is greater than the significance level of 0.05
Cellulose first fractionation strategy in lignin valorization: A mini review
Authors: Fatriasari Widya
Published: January 2024

Lignin, a naturally abundant aromatic polymer of natural origin, offers numerous desired intrinsic properties belonging to rich functional groups. However, the lignin properties vary influenced by the source of biomass (hardwood, softwood, and herbaceous) with different monomer unit proportions, delignification methods, and isolation techniques. To extract lignin, two routes have been introduced i.e. cellulose first fractionation and lignin first fractionation. The focus of this review is revisiting the strategy of cellulose first fractionation in which lignin is mainly present as a side product of the delignification process via the sulfur-bearing process and the non-sulfur-bearing process. After that process, the isolation process was employed in black liquor as a by-product of the process. By this route, technical lignin is produced with the potential to convert into biomaterial feedstocks. The main property concern of this lignin is its condensed structure which requires further modification for specific purposes. Physical and chemical modification can be introduced to increase the reactivity of lignin to widen the application
THREATS TO THE EMPLOYMENT SPHERE’ FUNCTIONING IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINE’ POST-WAR REVIVAL EXPECTATIONS
Authors:   Ptoukha Institute for Demography and Social Studies of the  National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Bogush Larysa
Published: January 2024

The article identifies problems and threats to Ukraine’s employment sphere functioning, its labor force’ reproducing and using, which will remain relevant at various stages of the post-war revival, taking into account their influence on the implementation of the national economy’ competitiveness factors in the globalized world (needs for: the economic complex’ and its territorial subsystems’ diversification; accelerated development and clustering of innovative and knowledge-intensive types of activities; raising and fulfilling standards of productive employment, decent work and life quality). The effectiveness of the employment sphere’ functioning, which is based on the processes and results of the workforce’ reproduction and use, is one of the key factors of competitive businesses’ management, socium progress and social harmony in the conditions of neo- and post-industrial economic modes that have been spreading throughout the world and its macro-regions. The organization, the regulation priorities of the employment sphere, trends and problems of its functioning determine a multiplicative cluster of incentives and disincentives for the life quality in Ukraine in a number of its manifestations, among which, in particular, – the characteristics of the living environment (household, work), resource base, indicators and peculiarities of human resources’ reproduction and use that are of great importance for recovering from war losses and damages in Ukrainian post-war realities against the further globalization processes’ background. The above-mentioned factors, potentiated by established socially recognized practice and already achieved parameters of the life quality, outline long-term material and immaterial incentives and motivators of individual and community human development, parameters and processes of diversification of the national economy’ and the labor market’ territorial segments, and therefore – expectations and sustainability of positive post-war socioeconomic and, among other, demographic, professional and qualification, migration shifts.
MAIN ASSETS AND FIXED CAPITAL IN THE MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF ENTERPRISE
Authors:   Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Vasyurenko Larysa , Balagansky Oleksandr ,   Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University
Published: January 2024

Today's transformation processes, which are taking place in the current economy, lead to the transition of agricultural production on a new technological and social-economic basis, which emphasizes the formation of More than a rational mechanism of government, the most important part of any warehouse is fixed capital. Capital, as a result of production, is divided into assets and business items, then into fixed and working capital. The category "fixed capital" is chosen mainly by recent authors, who introduce three warehouses into this category: intangible assets, tangible assets and long-term financial investments. In the current interpretation, the concept of fixed capital is assigned to investment as a part of productive capital, which takes part in the production of goods in part, and transfers its ability to create the product in parts according to wear. Among the most specific values are the financial and economic treatment of fixed capital. In terms of financial assets, all assets of a company are called capital. In economics, capital is one of the three main factors of generation, represented by the means of generation created by people in order to help them produce other goods and services. Capital, as a result of production, is divided into assets and business items, then into fixed and working capital. Between fixed assets and fixed capital there are principles of viability, since they are based on different forms of power on the characteristics of production. The variety and speech pattern of these categories are considered. The stock of fixed capital includes activities that are not the result of human activity (wood on the root, coal in the slaughter, etc.), as well as intangible assets (licenses, patents, etc.): – fixed capital – a penny valuation of fixed assets, as material values that last a difficult period of operation; – with the transition to the market, the concept of "fixed capital" in economic literature, scientific practices, and the initial process is increasingly being used at the same time (alternating) with the concept of “fixed capital” or being replaced. One of the reasons for this is the proliferation of translated literature, the adaptation of scientific developments to the economic theory of market capitals.
GRANTS FOR EXPORT-ORIENTED ENTERPRISES IN THE PROCESSING SECTOR FROM THE USAID "AGRO" PROGRAM: OBSTACLES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors:   Lviv University of Trade and Economics, Kobelia-Zvir Mariana
Published: January 2024

The article is devoted to the study and analysis of grant opportunities provided by the USAID "AGRO" program within the framework of the export-oriented program for the processing of grain, oil and leguminous crops in Ukraine. The program is aimed at restoring and developing the export potential of processing enterprises, expanding sales channels and increasing sales volumes on international markets. The purpose of the article is to reveal the key aspects of the program, determine its significance for enterprises in the processing industry, and identify the opportunities that are opened by receiving grants. The article examines in detail the priorities and goals of the program, such as the production of high-margin products, the expansion of export markets, and the development of processing facilities. The importance of creating an export-oriented product and developing competitive production strategies is highlighted. It also examines the problems faced by enterprises in the processing industry in Ukraine and how the USAID "AGRO" program can help solve them. The article highlights the key conditions and requirements for the participants of the competition, as well as analyzes the limitations and barriers that may arise in the process of obtaining grants. A detailed overview of how applicants should formulate their project proposals and how the subgrant amount is determined is provided. In the conclusion of the article, the opportunities open to enterprises of the processing industry, if they successfully use grants from the AGRO program, are considered. It is noted that these opportunities include financial support, expansion of export flows, development of high-margin products and stabilization of sales volumes on the world market. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of the USAID "AGRO" program as a strategic tool for stimulating the development and competitiveness of the processing industry in Ukraine. The program is a step forward in creating a sustainable and efficient business model, contributing to economic growth and increasing the competitiveness of the Ukrainian processing industry on the world stage. As a result, the USAID "AGRO" export-oriented program for the processing of grain, oil and leguminous crops becomes not only a key tool for supporting enterprises, but also a strategic driver in the direction of stable and successful development of the agricultural sector of Ukraine.
FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION OF MONETARY POLICY INSTRUMENTS OF UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARITAL STATE
Authors:   Odesa National University of Economics, Kretov Dmytro
Published: January 2024

Since 2014, Ukraine has been involved in military conflicts on its territory. The country has been at war with the Russian Federation for the past two years. Wartime demands from the state both the protection of its citizens and the territory, as well as the effective conduct of macroeconomic policy, including monetary policy. In the conditions of martial law, the use of monetary instruments has its own characteristics, they require flexibility and quick adaptation to the constantly changing economic conditions. Effective use of monetary policy instruments is a guarantee of the country's financial stability. The article is devoted to the topical issues of today – the peculiarities of the regulation of the financial system by the National Bank of Ukraine by adjusting monetary instruments in the conditions of large-scale armed aggression and the introduction of martial law in Ukraine. With the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine adopted a number of regulatory documents that created conditions for ensuring the reliable and stable functioning of the country's financial system, because the problem of preserving gold and foreign exchange reserves and the stability of the national currency exchange rate became extremely acute. The article examines the approaches of the NBU to the selection of monetary policy instruments during the period of martial law and their modifications; it is emphasized that currency interventions are an important tool for stabilizing the exchange rate of the national currency, and Ukraine's international reserves have reached a certain level thanks to receipts from international partners; analysis of the main indicators of monetary policy for 2018–2022 was carried out. The conducted research made it possible to draw a conclusion about the deterioration of monetary policy indicators and the need to stabilize the conditions for the further development of the economy during the full-scale war in Ukraine. It is justified that the NBU carries out regulatory measures in such a way as to ensure reliable and stable functioning of the state's financial system.
PERSPECTIVE ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION POTENTIAL
Authors:   Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University, Vasyurenko Larysa
Published: January 2024

Innovative potential as a trend of enterprise, which allows the development of a subject of government and the national economy to be deprived of a competitive, perhaps specific multiplier. New methods for establishing correlations between variable flows are useful for timely solutions, but may not be straightforward enough to encourage the development of new solutions to achieve a prolonged effect. The article examines the most important promising aspects related to the findings of strong correlations between the factors that characterize innovation between companies, and indicates possible prospects for increasing innovation potential Ialu. The goal was to identify the disadvantage of a different approach to the adoption of management decisions for leveling across different companies in the country, the indicators of each of which may have different attributes and characteristics. It is also important to obtain current information about the innovative potential of companies at different levels of economic development, with a special emphasis on maximizing the company’s investment profitability. A company with a high innovative potential, found itself in a developed information space, possessing patents, research and development, inventions, new ideas, new technologies will always occupy a higher competitive position among partners. Progressive studies show that the competitive attractiveness of an enterprise increases due to the growth of available resources, and also, the introduction of new techniques and technologies. The current global market makes the highest demands for increasing labor productivity, resources, methods of forming and increasing the potential of enterprises and sectors of the economy and reducing production costs. Any manufacturing company is organized to meet the various demands of society and the beneficial interests of the owners and employees of the enterprise. This provides a system for the long-term operation of the company for the production of high-quality and cost-effective products. The implementation of this task is impossible without creating a mechanism for the full, successful and rational use of all resources of the enterprise's potential.
MEASUREMENT OF A BALANCED SCORECARD AND SWOT ANALYSIS IN CONSUMER LENDING STRATEGY OF BANK SUMSEL BABEL MUNTOK
Authors: Hutagalung Dapot Hamonangan , Reniati Reniati
Published: January 2024

The balanced scorecard measures the overall performance of the organization from four perspectives: financial, customer, internal business process, learning, and growth. Under a quantitative research design, this research tries to measure the performance of consumer lending distribution at Bank Sumsel Babel Muntok branch by using Balance Scorecard perspectives, followed by a SWOT analysis and an assessment of the company's position according to the Internal External Matrix. The object of this research is one of the regional development bank's branches. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire, and secondary data were obtained through the financial report PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah Sumatera Selatan dan Bangka Belitung (Bank Sumsel Babel). The matrix aligns with the company's SWOT, and the results are then explained using the IFAS Matrix (Strength - Weakness) and EFAS Matrix (Opportunities - Threats). The results of the IFAS and EFAS Matrix are depicted in the Cartesian SWOT Diagram. Based on the Cartesian SWOT Diagram, the distribution of multipurpose lending Bank Sumsel Babel Muntok is in quadrant I, where the strategy that needs to be implemented is aggressive. An aggressive strategy makes the organization's strengths in maximizing the opportunities available.
Online Machine Learning from Non-stationary Data Streams in the Presence of Concept Drift and Class Imbalance: A Systematic Review
Authors: Palli Abdul Sattar , Jaafar Jafreezal , Gilal Abdul Rehman , Alsughayyir Aeshah , Gomes Heitor Murilo , Alshanqiti Abdullah , Omar Mazni
Published: January 2024

In IoT environment applications generate continuous non-stationary data streams with in-built problems of concept drift and class imbalance which cause classifier performance degradation. The imbalanced data affects the classifier during concept detection and concept adaptation. In general, for concept detection, a separate mechanism is added in parallel with the classifier to detect the concept drift called a drift detector. For concept adaptation, the classifier updates itself or trains a new classifier to replace the older one. In case, the data stream faces a class imbalance issue, the classifier may not properly adapt to the latest concept. In this survey, we study how the existing work addresses the issues of class imbalance and concept drift while learning from nonstationarydata streams. We further highlight the limitation of existing work and challenges caused by other factors of class imbalance alongwith concept drift in data stream classification. Results of our survey found that, out of 1110 studies, by using our inclusion and exclusion criteria, we were able to narrow the pool of articles down to 35 that directly addressed our study objectives. The study found that issues such as multiple concept drift types, dynamic class imbalance ratio, and multi-class imbalance in presence of concept drift are still open for further research. We also observed that, while major research efforts have been dedicated to resolving concept drift and class imbalance, not much attention has been given to with-in-class imbalance, rear examples, and borderline instances when they exist with concept drift in multi-class data. This paper concludes with some suggested future directions.
Starodruki w księgozbiorze parafii św. Jana Chrzciciela w Bychawie
Authors: Bielak Włodzimierz
Published: January 2024

Although the parish of St John the Baptist in Bychawa is one of the oldest in the Lublin diocese, because its origins date back at least to the beginning of the 14th century, its library in the Old Polish period was very modest. This was caused by the following unfavourable historical conditions: the takeover of the church by Calvinists in the 16th century, difficulties with the restoration of the seized property, Cossack invasions, etc. For these reasons, until the end of the 17th century, the parish owned only necessary liturgical books, with the possible exception of those that had been donated by the parish priest Sebastian Piatkowski to his nephew as payment for his care in the 1930s; however, we have no detailed information about them. It was not until the 18th century that the book collection was enriched with non-liturgical books. These mainly included collections of sermons by Polish or foreign authors, maxims and prayer books, all serving pastoral work. Many of these books cannot be identified due to the general descriptions left by parish inspectors or damage to the codices. Most of the early printed books preserved to this day were possessed by private individuals, and a large number of them came from the libraries of monasteries liquidated after 1863. There are 29 of them, all basically in need of conservation.
Firmy Gebethner i Wolff związki z Łodzią na przełomie XIX i XX w.
Authors: Konieczna Jadwiga
Published: January 2024

The purpose of the study is to show relations connecting the Gebethner & Wolff editing bookshop with Łódź at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The company, established in 1857 in Warsaw opened in Łódź, in 1890, the warehouse of grand pianos, pianos and harmoniums, as well as a storehouse of music scores. In further years agencies selling periodicals – “Kurier Codzienny” (1893) and “Tygodnik Ilustrowany” (1896) published by Gebethner & Wolff also commenced their activities. Both, the shop and the agencies played significant role in integration of music and journalistic environment in Łódź. In 1898 a bookshop was opened, however it was sold to Rychliński & Wegner company in 1901. The next Gebethner & Wolff bookshop, established in 1912, conducted its activity until the beginning of the 2nd World War. It offered mainly literature its own publishing house, as well as quality foreign-language publications. During the 1st World War the bookshop organised special exhibitions, the purpose of which was to promote Polish educational books.
Gebethner & Wolff company has also undertaken activities contributing to popularisation of Łódź. It was the special number of “Tygodnik Ilustrowany” devoted to Łódź (1911 no. 19), as well as the information diary for 1914 named “Rocznik Lodzki Gebethnera & Wolffa” [Lodz Yearbook of the Gebethner & Wolff]. However, it was W. Reymont’s “Ziemia Obiecana” [The Promised Land], which had the greatest impact on shaping the image of the city by the Lodka River. The initiative of appearance and publishing of the book was the effect of activity of the Gebethner & Wolff.
Accomplishment of the above mentioned objectives, as well as other activities became possible thanks to involvement of numerous people connected with Łódź. They were, among others, booksellers: Robert Schwartzchultz, Juliusz Goźlinski, Stanislaw Miszewski, journalists: Wladyslaw Rowinski and Zenon Pietkiewicz, as well as the son of the company’s co-owner – Gustaw Wojciech Gebethner.
Odkryty księgozbiór nutowy Friedricha Wilhelma Jünckego (1842–1897) jako początek badań nad odtworzeniem dawnego inwentarza muzycznego
Authors: Walkusz Marta
Published: January 2024

This article attempts to determine the function of the discovered small collection of 19 pieces of music, owned by Friedrich Wilhelm Jüncke (1842–1897) stored in the Library of the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk. In the face of limited knowledge about the life of this merchant from Gdańsk, and then from Sopot, the discovery that, apart from numismatic items and so-called Gdansk door, he also collected musical items was a big surprise for the employees of the Art Inkubator, an institution that, since 2019, has been taking care of, e.g. Jüncke’s villa and cherishes the memory of the former owner of the building. The musical and bibliological characteristics of the music prints showed that Jüncke gathered them for collecting rather than for utilitarian purposes. The provenance entries found in two prints prove that Jüncke was not their first owner. In addition, the entries found in the next five prints may prove that after Jüncke’s death some items were in the possession of the Gdańsk NSDAP, and after the war they ended up in the aMuz Library. Undoubtedly, finding this small book collection contributes to supplementing the information about Jüncke and – indirectly – to expanding knowledge about the musical culture of Gdańsk in the period 1939–1945.
Save from oblivion. From the history of the Ignis Publishing Society (1920–1925)
Authors: Bańkowska Małgorzata
Published: January 2024

The article presents the results of historical and bibliological research, which objective is to reconstruct the history of the Ignis publishing society established by the Polish Socialist Party (PPS). The first part of the study presents the history of the publishing house reconstructed on the basis of scientific studies, memoirs, and archival materials, as well as the compactness of the bookselling and socio-cultural press in the interwar period. The second part contains the results of quantitative and qualitative (structural) analysis of the publishing repertoire. This study is the first in a series devoted to the activities of the PPS publishing house.