bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Alternativ opplæring med utvidet praksis: deltakelse, læring og måloppnåelse
Authors: Ohna Stein Erik Solbø
Published: October 2022

Her presenteres sluttrapporten fra det treårige prosjektet «Alternativ opplæring med utvidet praksis: deltakelse, læring og måloppnåelse». Prosjektet er initiert av Opplæringsutvalget i Rogaland og har vært organisert som et samarbeidsprosjekt mellom videregående skoler som gir tilbud om utvidet praksis, opplæringsavdelingen i Rogaland fylkeskommune og Universitetet i Stavanger. Rapporten består av 10 kapitler. I de tre første kapitlene redegjøres for bakgrunn og organisering av prosjektet samt tidligere forskning. Deretter følger fem empiriske kapitler som gir et sammendrag av delprosjektene. De to første empiriske kapitlene (kapittel 4 og 5) danner et bakteppe for de siste tre empiriske kapitlene (kapittel 5-7). I kapittel 4 og 5 redegjøres for henholdsvis opplæringstilbudet og elevene ved utvidet praksis, slik dette framsto ved innledningen til prosjektet høsten 2009. På grunnlag av resultatene fra de to innledende delprosjektene er de tre siste delprosjektene utformet. Her rettes oppmerksomheten mot elevenes skoleerfaringer (kapittel 6), bruk av opplæringskontrakter (kapittel 7) og elevers måloppnåelse (kapittel 8). I de to siste kapitlene (kapittel 9 og 10) samles prosjektets funn i en avsluttende drøfting. Delprosjekt 5 som analyserer registerdata (rapportens kapittel 8), er ikke ferdigstilt. Her gjenstår analyser av resultater oppnådd i skoleåret 2011/12.
Using Google Images, Maps and Earth to teach critical thinking: decolonising the curriculum and beyond
Authors: Guldberg Christoffer
Published: October 2022

In this article I outline how Google Images and Google Earth can be used to visualise to students the constructed nature of legal and political concepts in law and international relations. The method consists of asking students to critically discuss the gendered and racialised nature of Google results when googling such legal, geographical, and political concepts as “drug trafficker”, “international development”, “Great Britain”, or “Brazil”, as well as discovering the different layers of natural, cultural and political boundaries and connections that crisscross the world by using Google Earth.  

As an innovative method for technology-assisted teaching this method can be used in both face-to-face and virtual learning situations to teach students critical thinking in a way that is both interactive and multimodal, while drawing on technology that students know from their everyday lives. The method can be applied creatively by both students and teachers, and ideally should allow for students to become their own critical researchers, able to uncover the ways in which apparently neutral concepts are shaped by and shape global structures of inequality.
Book review: Open access in theory and practice: The theory-practice relationship and openness.
Authors: Bordignon Mara
Published: October 2022

This book review is applicable and useful to those who engage with academic research, particularly researchers, librarians, students, administrators, and policy makers in the fields of library and information science (LIS), information systems, publishing studies, business, economics, and more broadly applicable to education and the social sciences and humanities. This book investigates the use of theory in open access research, and the relationship between open access theory and practice. 
Дослідження впливу характеристик ґрунту на інтенсивність витоків із газопроводів
Authors: Дрінь Н. Я. , Іванов О. В.
Published: October 2022

Витік газу з підземної частини ділянки газопроводу передбачає його подальшу фільтрацію в пористому середовищі (ґрунті) аж до виходу на поверхню, яка супроводжується постійним зростанням фільтраційного опору середовища. Тому зміна параметрів потоку газу в часі передбачає нестаціонарний процес, характеристики якого залежать від фільтраційних властивостей ґрунту, зокрема від його проникності. Очевидно, що фізичні властивості, зокрема фільтраційний опір ґрунту як пористого середовища, повинні мати вплив на інтенсивність витікання газу з газопроводу і формування ареалу загазованості. Тому існує взаємозв’язок між процесом витікання газу з газопроводу крізь аварійний отвір і його фільтрацією в навколишньому ґрунті. Встановлено характер зміни величини масової витрати витоку в часі впродовж процесу нестаціонарної фільтрації та показано, як впливають властивості ґрунту (зокрема його проникність) на тривалість нестаціонарного процесу і величину витрати витоку. Значні терміни експлуатації газопроводів викликають старіння металу внаслідок корозійних процесів та спричиняють аварії, що також стає причиною появи витоків із трубопроводів. Така ситуація є неприпустимою, з економічної та екологічної точок зору, оскільки витік газу може призвести до загазованості значної території, а в деяких випадках – до утворення газоповітряної суміші й вибуху, що пов’язано зі значними  економічними збитками та створює небезпеку для людського життя. Встановлено, що при корозійних пошкодженнях трубопроводів найбільш ймовірні малі витоки, а при аваріях, зумовлених впливом зовнішніх сил, найвірогідніші великі витоки. Загальновідомо, що поява витоку газу з газопроводу викликає нестаціонарний процес, за характером протікання якого можна оцінити величину витоку. Якщо газопровід перед появою витоку працював у нестаціонарному режимі, то поява витоку внесе збурення в протікання нестаціонарного процесу.
Изучение морфологической изменчивости листьев Pinus sylvestris, собранной на территории Карагандинской области
Authors: Тулешова К.А. , Қали А.К. , Кыздарова Д.К. , Кейкин Е.К.
Published: October 2022

Биоиндикация с применением морфологических показателей листьев растений является актуальным направлением для быстрой и недорогой оценки загрязненности окружающей среды. Карагандинская область является промышленным регионом, отличающимся высоким уровнем выбросов из-за деятельности горнодобывающих и металлургических предприятий. Цель исследования — изучение морфометрических показателей хвои Pinus sylvestris, собранной в различных местах произрастания на территории Карагандинской области (Центральный Казахстан): гг. Караганда, Темиртау, Сатпаев, Балхаш, Жезказган, пос. Улытау. В статье представлены итоги исследования морфометрических показателей хвои сосны обыкновенной с оценкой внешнего вида, длина, ширины, толщина иголок и среднего оборота вокруг собственной оси. Установлено, что в более загрязненных участках наблюдаются минимальные значения длина и ширины листа, максимальные показатели среднего оборота вокруг оси и коэффициента вариации признаков. На малозагрязненных участках отмечены максимальные значения длины и ширины листа, минимальная степень варьирования исследуемых признаков. Для признака «толщина листа» не выявлено достоверной разницы по вариантам опыта. Полученные данные могут применяться для биоиндикации загрязнения окружающей среды.
Отбор по комплексу хозяйственно-ценных признаков формообразцов житняка гребневидного во флоре Калбинского Алтая и их интродукция в Алтайском ботаническом саду
Authors: Данилова А.Н. , Исакова Е.А. , Сумбембаев А.А.
Published: October 2022

Цель исследования — отбор в естественных популяциях Калбинского Алтая по комплексу морфологических и хозяйственно ценных признаков формообразцов Agropyron pectinatum из разных эколого-географических мест произрастания и их интродукционное испытание в Алтайском ботаническом саду. Материалом для исследования служили дикорастущие образцы различного эколого-географического происхождения. Оценку образцов проводили во время экспедиционных выездов по территории Калбинского Алтая. При этом использовались классические методы, применяемые в геоботанике, семеноводстве, морфологии. По результатам исследований дана оценка 5 группам ассоциаций житняка гребневидного по комплексу морфологических и хозяйственно ценных показателей, представляющих интерес в качестве исходного материала для создания высокопродуктивных пастбищных и сенокосных угодий в засушливых районах Казахстанского Алтая. Установлено доминирование морфометрических и счетных признаков наземных органов Agropyron pectinatum во всех обследованных ассоциациях на высоком и среднем уровнях изменчивости, редко на низком и единично на очень высоком. Все посевные образцы Agropyron pectinatum в культуре Алтайского ботанического са-да оказались зимостойкими, с полным циклом сезонного развития, среднецветущими, отреагировав наусловия культуры увеличением морфометрических показателей наземных органов, массы 1000 шт. семян и урожайности. Перспективными для включения во второй этап интродукции в качестве исходных образцов для селекционных исследований отобраны полиморфные и высокоурожайные 2 культурных посевных образца из житняково-люцерновой и кустарниково-житняковой ассоциаций.
Aspergillus niger L-4 штамымен ашыту кезінде инвертаза биосинтезін зерттеу
Authors: Кулаипбекова А.А. , Каташева А.Ч. , Женисова А.Ж. , Байбекова А.У.
Published: October 2022

Азық-түлік өнімдерінде ферменттерді немесе микроорганизмдерді пайдалану ұзақ уақыт бойыжалғасатын процесс. Технологияның жетістіктерімен қолданудың кең ауқымымен ерекшеліктері бар жаңа ферменттер жасалды және жаңа қолданбалар әлі де зерттелуде. Бактериялар, ашытқылар және микромицеттер сияқты микроорганизмдер және олардың ферменттері тағамдық препараттарда дәмімен құрылымын жақсарту үшін кеңінен қолданылады және олар өнеркәсіпке экономикалық пайда келеді. Микробтық ферменттердің өндірісі қарапайымдылық, үнемділік және тұрақтылық сияқтыартықшылықтарға ие. Ферменттерді зерттеу ерекше қызығушылық тудырады, өйткені ферменттік препараттар әртүрлі салаларда, ауыл шаруашылығында, медицинада және гендік инженерияда кеңінен пайдаланылады. Биокатализатор ретінде микробтық текті ферменттер процесті бейорганикалық катализаторларға қарағанда жоғары жылдамдықпен жүреді. Мақалада лимон қышқылын өндіруші Aspergillus niger L-4 микромицет штамының ұнтақталған қарабидай дәнінің гидролизатынан тұратын қоректі кортада өсіргенде инвертаза ферментін синтездеу қабілеті талқыланады. Инвертаза биосинтезін зерттеу негізінде ұнтақталған қара бидай дәнін гидролиздеудің ең қолайлы және үнемді нұсқасы ферментті препараттардың дозаларын қолдану екені анықталды: Целловиридин — 4 ед/г, Амилосубтилин — 2 ед/г және β-глюканаза — 3 ед/г. Бұл жағдайларда еритін көмірсулардың мөлшері (%) құрады: DU — 43,7 ± 3,4, глюкоза — 16,8 ± 1,3, мальтоза — 76,8 ± 3,8, декстриндер — 6,4 ± 0,5 және қышқылдың мөлшері β-глюканаза жоқ нұсқаға қарағанда жоғары.
Economic security of the enterprise in the condition of the covid-19 pandemic: accounting and analytical aspect in management at the regional level
Authors: Leshchuk H. , Yakushyk I. , Hanzhurenko I. , Halachenko O. , Bovkun O.
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the article is to improve the methodological provisions for the development and formation of the concept of economic security, which is an integral part of the overall strategic concept of any enterprise. Modern challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which have negatively affected the efficiency of economic entities, cause domestic enterprises to think about the formation and maintenance of economic security of the enterprise at the regional level, which is an integral part of the overall strategic concept. which company.

Methodology. The methodological basis of the study were general scientific, special and statistical methods of economic research.

Results. The importance of the information system in enterprise management in the context of accounting as its component is substantiated. The information and analytical support in the system of economic security of domestic enterprises in the aspect of accounting risk management is analyzed. The conceptual adaptive model of accounting risk management in the system of economic security of the enterprise at the regional level is offered. The basic conditions of functioning of economic entities within the framework of ensuring their economic security in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic are singled out.

Practical meaning. The proposed conceptual adaptive model of accounting risk management in the economic security of the enterprise at the regional level can be implemented by enterprises to improve economic security, because it is a simple and universal tool for assessing business efficiency. Based on the study, the relevance of this topic in changing market conditions was determined.

Prospects for further research. Further research will be devoted to the improvement and implementation of an adaptive model of accounting risk management in the system of economic security of the enterprise.
RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SYSTEM OF STATE REGULATION OF THE AGRARIAN SPHERE OF UKRAINE
Authors: Nesenenko Pavеl P.
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to determining the stages of formation of the existing system of state regulation of the development of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine. The work issues Ukrainian scientists on distinguishing the periods of formation of the agrarian sector of the state, land law, and land reform. The author's vision of the system of government regulation of economic policy in agricultural production is substantiated.

It studies periods of transformation in the agricultural sector. The stage of "formation" is highlighted (from 1992 to 1994); the 'development' stage (from 1995 to 1999); 'evolutionary' stage (from 2000 to 2007); 'integration' stage (since 2008). The separation of the stage of reformatting following the transformations carried out in the state regulation of the agrarian sphere since 2015. Changes have been studied related to deregulation in the economic sphere, which simplifies the conduct of business in many sectors of the economy due to the abolition of means of state regulation and the reduction of the administrative burden on enterprises. It is considered how the implementation and combination of legislation with EU norms is carried out. It was assessed how the changes made to the special regime for payment of value-added tax in agriculture affected the economic indicators of the state's development. The unevenness of the budget financing of support revealed for the agricultural sector of Ukraine from 2012-2018 was.  During 2020-2021was analyzed the state financing support programs for the agricultural sector. The presented step-by-step review of the state regulation of the development of the agro-industrial complex of Ukraine shows that the tools used are the result of the adaptation of the agricultural industry to the real conditions of the functioning of the national economy in different periods of its transformation. Notably, the formation of an optimal system of state regulation of the development of the agrarian sphere has not yet been completed.
PHENOMENOLOGY OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Authors: Horiashchenko Yuliia H.
Published: October 2022

The material presented in the article in order of logical presentation and content reveals the author's approach to the phenomenology of innovative development of socio-economic systems. The article examines the phenomenon of innovative development in socio-economic and philosophical discourse. The main goal of the study is to improve the system-functional approach to the innovative development of entrepreneurship using the phenomenological method. The application of the phenomenological model is proposed for the development of quick management decisions at enterprises that face non-standard problems in conditions of incomplete information, in particular, those that produce innovations. The research is based on empirical and theoretical, as well as special methods, namely, description and observation (innovative development is considered as the result of a combination of intellectual resources and information), analysis and synthesis, abstraction, generalization, induction, deduction, explanation and classification (improved philosophical – economic understanding of innovative development of targeted (socio-economic) systems, including entrepreneurship, classification features and types of innovative development are given). The main theories of innovative development include the basic and latest provisions of the theory of social development, systemology, economic theory of information, constructive logico-mathematical theories, institutional and neo-institutional economic theory, structural functionalism, management theory, strategic, production and innovation management, theory of values and costs. Scientific approaches to the definition of the concept of «innovative development» were analyzed, and the author's interpretation of this concept was developed on this basis.The author's definition of the category «innovative development» and «philosophy of innovative development» is provided. Conceptual support for innovative development of entrepreneurship is systematized.
MARKETING DIAGNOSTICS OF THE RETAIL PRODUCT ASSORTMENT IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Datsenko Viktoriia , Dronova Tetiana , Khurdei Viktoriia , Dmytro Mishchenko , Semenova Ludmila
Published: October 2022

The article is devoted to the marketing diagnosis of the product assortment in retail in the conditions of fierce competition. The study was conducted on the example of the "ATB Market". For the purpose of analysis in a competitive environment, retail was characterized in comparison with other retail enterprises: "Varus" and "Silpo". The breadth, completeness, novelty, stability, structure and harmony of the assortment were analyzed. As a result, it was found that, for example, the assortment of dairy products in "ATB" has a smaller breadth and completeness of the assortment than in "Varus", but the coefficient of renewal and stability of the assortment is better. "ATB Market" has a limited number of product manufacturers. Retail has a mixed assortment: toys, food, household goods, drinks, etc. In order to identify the most important, important and not particularly important positions, an ABC analysis of the "7 days" category was conducted. As a result, it was concluded that goods of group A ("Dishes and accessories for the kitchen" and "Hobbies and sports") bring the most profit to retail, and goods of group C - (especially haberdashery, lighting, decor and interior) the least. A comparative characterization of the use of promotions and advertising in retail was carried out. "ATB Market" and "Silpo" actively use various promotional offers. The researched retail actively conducts advertising activities using its various types: commercial, social, virtual, real, hidden, stimulating, social, comparative, informative advertising and others. The use of merchandising in retail is analyzed. Compared to ATB, "Varus" has a better location of products, a larger number of manufacturers and a smaller number of "faces" of one brand in the window. A comparison of innovations in retail was made. "ATB Market" actively uses innovations in its activities and is considered a leader in the implementation of modern client services.
Development of new approaches to information transparency diagnostics in the regional market
Authors: Zinchenko O. A.
Published: October 2022

The purpose of the research is to develop a methodological approach to the information transparency diagnostics in regional markets based on the analysis of the transaction costs dynamics.

Methodology. To achieve this goal, methods of logical generalization, dialectical, system-structural methods, methods of analysis, synthesis and grouping, regression analysis were used.

Results. It is proved that the level and structure of transaction costs are influenced by the peculiarities of the functioning of a particular market, so the approbation of the approach took place in a regional real estate market. The hypothesis that there is a linear relationship between the profits of market participants outside the region and foreign investment in this market has been put forward and successfully proved. Attention is focused on the presence of a significant number of investment risks associated with information entropy. It is justified that this encourages market agents to constantly conduct a thorough search, structuring and analysis of any information, which ultimately leads to a significant increase in transaction costs. Based on this, it is suggested that the reduction of transaction costs will increase foreign investment in market development. To confirm it, a regression model was developed, which allowed to establish that the reduction of the average transaction costs of one transaction in the current year will lead to an increase in foreign investment by 1 operation next year. At the same time, integration processes play a significant role, which is expressed in the increase of profits of foreign actors in the regional market and, as a consequence, in the growth of foreign investment in the region.

Practical meaning. The proposed approach allows to assess in numerical terms the information transparency of a particular regional market. It contributes to the expansion of methodological tools of territorial marketing. In practical terms, it will facilitate the adoption and implementation of adequate management decisions aimed at improving the investment climate and, consequently, the formation of a positive image of the region.

Prospects for further research. As a promising area of ​​further research, it is proposed to develop a methodology for forming an index of information transparency, based on the analysis of the dynamics of transaction costs and their impact on foreign investment.
Financial technologies in the context of modern enterprise management processes in domestic and international markets
Authors: Makarenko Anastasiya B. , Tataryntseva Yuliia L. , Zubkova Alina B. , Pilipenko Sophia V. , Parkhuts Inna S.
Published: October 2022

Object of research. The object of the research is the economic processes that take place in Ukraine during the development of financial technologies. One of the most problematic places is the crisis which was in 2008, at the present time many problems have emerged from the financial and economic side that had to be solved.
Methodology. In the course of the study, the methods of deduction and induction were used to determine the peculiarities of the development of financial technologies in Ukraine.
Findings. The state of financial technologies in Ukraine was analyzed at different times, during crises and after, the victories highlighted at the present time in this area, as well as the problems posed still need to be corrected. The presented options for solving some of the problems allows us to conclude that the development of financial technology is growing rapidly, passing and solving past issues and problems and setting new tasks for itself, although this industry is still very young.
Originality.Originalitylies in the definition of the peculiarities of the development of financial technologies in Ukraine, as a new specific industry.
Practical and / or theoretical value. The practical significance lies in the fact that the article describes the economic and financial problems of the country in crisis conditions and after them, how the development of financial technologies affects society, what consequences the country experiences, what problems there are and what the solutions will be. The results obtained will be used in further research for statistical forecasting of the success of the development of financial technologies in Ukraine. Clarified the definition of the essence of the category of "financial technology", which we consider as a synthesis of digital technologies and innovations in the financial sector, used for the provision, expansion and distribution of financial services by technology companies. For the effective and safe functioning and development of digital financial technologies, it is necessary to adhere to a competent and systematic approach on the part of the state on the legal regulation of the Fintech sphere. In today's realities, the implementation of the above measures will contribute to the prospective development of Fintech in Ukraine and the integration of financial technologies into the main spheres of society.
Marketing tools to ensure the competitiveness of tourism businesses destinations
Authors: Chyrva Olha H. , Povorozniuk Inna M. , Maliarchuk Nataliya M.
Published: October 2022

Abstract. The aim of the study. The purpose of the study is to develop methodological principles for making public management decisions, in particular, investigated marketing tools to ensure the competitiveness of tourism businesses distentions, which will have a positive impact on tourism businesses. Methodology. The article used research methods: induction, deduction, objectivity, system, generalization, which allowed to present and justify the main results. Results. In today's conditions, there is an urgent need to preserve tourist facilities and socio-economic development of individual regions and increase the competitiveness of tourism entrepreneurs in local communities, which requires strengthening measures to use marketing tools. One of the marketing tools for the development of tourism businesses in local communities and ensuring their competitiveness is a tourist card. The article considers the development of a tourist map, which will increase the attractiveness of the tourist destination, increase the tourist flow of individual tourists (who leave more money than organized groups with short stays), and hence income from tourism in hospitality - hospitality, catering and in retail. As foreign experience shows, the use of tourist product cards is not only beneficial to tourists, but also forms in them an idea of the variety of attractions and attractions in the destination. Obviously, the tourist is not able to visit all the interesting places at once, however, he will get an idea of the unrealized prospects for recreation, which can be returned in the coming seasons. Thus, the card system influences the formation of new motives for re-visiting the community.

The practical significance of the study lies in the applied nature of the proposed program, which will create a competitive tourism product that can best meet the tourist needs of the community, on this basis to ensure integrated community development while preserving ecological balance and historical and cultural heritage. Optimizing the use of tourist resources will allow further formation of the tourist product, which will increase revenues to the budgets of all levels and contribute to the socio-economic development of the community. Prospects for further research.
Nostalgic to my Childhood, Symbolic to Your Culture
Authors: Bergum Jaime
Published: October 2022

This essay explores fairy tales as culturally bound stories that serve as the means of preserving and passing on cultural values and collective identity. Under the guise of cultural preservation and teaching, fairy tales communicate cultural values, therefore keeping cultures ideologically stagnant; however, when appropriated fairy tales, the fairy tales cannot be fully appreciated for their cultural and ideological value. By first establishing fairy tales as communication symbols that inform cultural tradition and ideology, fairy tales are discussed for their role in moral education for children and in shaping children’s perceptions of culture. German fairy tales from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the Brothers Grimm are examined for their association with the construction of German culture and the rise of German nationalism. Finally, fairy tales are discussed for their role in American culture, though as appropriated texts, are tokens of entertainment rather than culture.
The The UN Standars on Adequate Housing for Civil Society Action
Authors: Barbosa da Cunha Luis Emmanuel
Published: October 2022

The United Nations (UN), through its softlaw bodies of the global human rights system, built a paradigm on adequate housing for 22 years. Centro Dom Helder Camara (CENDHEC), as a civil society organization, has been working for 32 years in favor of the right to the city in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. At that time, the UN outlined seven basic aspects of adequate housing combined with the principle of non-discrimination. CENDHEC was established from the construction of the new constitutional text of 1988 and the use of legal and administrative instruments for security of tenure. The problematization consists of questioning the contribution of the UN, during 22 years, from the work of the Committee of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) to the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing for the work of the Dom Helder Center Camara, as a civil society organization active in the field of the right to the city. The general objective of the article is to explore the limits of the concept of adequate housing from the international and national system for the promotion and protection of human rights in Brazil. The specific objective, on the other hand, takes care of delimiting the axiological beacons of action by Cendhec, as an organization of organized civil society, open to international experience.
AGM cognitive actions as modal operators of three-valued logic: presentation
Authors: Kozachenko Nadiia
Published: October 2022

AGM is designed so that its principles can be applied to the development of belief dynamics models, regardless of the field of application. The main idea of this work is to see how we can to represent cognitive actions considered in AGM within a certain three-valued logic, and check what interesting properties can be discovered in this way. To do this, we will consider the basic concepts and principles of AGM. Then we interpret them in a logical schema. And then we see what information about them we can get in the resulting system.
Теоретичний аналіз актуальних питань вищої соціальної освіти України в освітологічному дискурсі
Authors: Лисоконь Ілля Олександрович
Published: October 2022

У даному розділі визначено та проаналізовано актуальні питання вищої соціальної освіти в Україні, встановлено кроссекторальний між соціальною освітою та іншими спеціальностями і науковими галузями, надано рекомендації для подальшого розвитку системи професійної підготовки кадрів з соціальною освітою, розкрито соціальне замовлення та вимоги ринку праці щодо фахівців із соціальною освітою, перелічено вітчизняні наукові школи та академічні осередки підготовки соціальних працівників.
STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM APPROACH IN TERTIARY EFL EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY FROM BANJA LUKA
Authors: Josifović-Elezović Sanja
Published: October 2022

This paper reveals the results of a small-scale pilot study of the effects of a flipped classroom (FC) model, applied in higher education, with Year IV students of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Philology of the University of Banja Luka. Students’ perceptions of their engagement, motivation and satisfaction with a flipped approach to learning in one of their major subjects, English Language Teaching Methods 2, were explored. Four, out of twelve, lectures were flipped as an experiment, in the winter semester of the 2015/2016 academic year, and the students were later surveyed to hear their perceptions of flipped versus traditional lectures, after the term had finished and they had passed the final exam of the subject in question. Students’ comments from the post-semester survey, consisting of a 5-point Likert scale and interview questions, were examined critically and compared with personal, after-class teacher notes. The results show that these students were open and very positive towards the new approach to the organization of lectures. Although the students expressed some skepticism towards a total replacement of the lecture format with the FC model, they acknowledged a higher level of satisfaction, engagement, collaboration, motivation and autonomy than they experienced in traditional lectures. Therefore, they recommend its implementation in a tertiary education context. Our conclusions suggest the future elaboration of the FC approach, its more frequent application in higher education and identifies avenues for further research.
CODE-SWITCHING IN THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF PRISHTINA: A STUDY OF ALBANIAN/ENGLISH BILINGUALISM
Authors: Shabani Festa , Munishi Shkumbin , Sadiku Milote
Published: October 2022

This paper examines the speech of Albanian students who are highly exposed to English. They are educated in international schools at the primary and secondary level, with English as their medium of instruction. However, they reside in an otherwise monolingual society with the majority of the population speaking Albanian. Among other bilingual phenomena, code-switching is examined in terms of whether and how much it occurs in their naturalistic speech. The initial hypothesis expressed at the outset was that code-switching is a prevalent linguistic behavior among Albanian bilingual students observed in informal environments within international schools. Furthermore, while Albanian remains their primary language, English insertions within an Albanian syntactic frame are common. The data gathered from the students through participant systematic observation reveal that the Albanian language is influenced by English. Students are noticed to switch back and forth between English and Albanian. But this varies among different age groups under investigation as proven by quantitative analysis. Furthermore, in terms of structure, Albanian set the morpho-syntactic frame of the mixed clause, while English is the embedded language inserted within an Albanian clause.
Impact behaviour and fractography of 6061 alloy with Trace addition of Sn
Authors: Baruah Monoj , Borah Anil
Published: October 2022

The impact behaviour of 6061 alloy with trace amount of 0, 0.04, and 0.08 wt.% Sn was studied in the as-cast (AC), as-roll (AR) and peak-age roll (PAR) processing state. Additionally, the fracture mechanism was also studied in the AC and PAR state. The experimental investigation revealed that at all processing states, trace addition of Sn improves the impact strength of the 6061 alloy. Compared to the other processing states, the PAR condition contribute most to the impact strength. Fractography analyses showed that the fracture in the alloys occurred primarily by the crack propagation of Al(Fe, Mn)Si particles. The fractures in the AC alloys took place by mixed ductile and brittle mode by larger ductile dimples, cracks and cleavages, while in the PAR alloys was primarily by ductile mode by the smaller dimple fractures.
Predicting Fatigue Crack Growth Behavior of Coalesced Cracks Using the Global-Local Superimposed Technique
Authors: Shaari Mohd Shamil , Urai Sylvia , Takahashi Akiyuki , Mohd Romlay Mohd Akramin
Published: October 2022

The S-version Finite Element Method (FEM) is known as a global-local superimposed approach that consists of two separate meshes referred to as global and local cracks. The relationship between the energy release rate and the Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) is evaluated to characterize the growth behavior of the fatigue cracks. The SIF is determined using the Virtual Crack Closure Method (VCCM). The cracks propagated in the direction of the loading before coalescing into a single crack. Each crack begins with a length of 10mm and a depth of 3mm. After the crack coalesces, the diameter of the surface crack before it breaks is 28mm, whereas the depth of the crack is 5.3mm. The V-shaped surface crack forms quickly after coalescence occurs and continues to propagate into a massive semi-elliptical surface crack before finally breaking. The result was validated and compared between S-version FEM and the analytical solution. The behavior of the fatigue crack growth shows a good agreement between both methods with small errors. The result indicates that the Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values before coalescing are 0.1496 with 0.6, and after coalescing is 0.4, the RMSE value is 0.1665. Therefore, it can be stated that the S-version FEM approach can predict the growth of fatigue cracks.
High-quality nodule analysis in spheroidal graphite cast iron using X-ray micro-computed tomography
Authors: Toledo Juan , Diaz Felipe , Peralta Matías , Fernandino Diego
Published: October 2022

This work is a continuation of the studies presented in a recent paper by the authors, where a methodology to obtain different nodule quality categories in spheroidal graphite cast iron, was proposed. In this study, an exhaustive analysis of the highest-quality graphite nodules was performed. The experimental methodology involves X-ray micro-computed tomography analysis and digital image post-processing of the high-quality graphite nodule population. Furthermore, different subpopulations were selected, following a nodular size criterion. The procedure involves the evaluation and comparison of the sphericity and compactness distributions and the distances between neighbouring nodules by using ad-hoc image processing software. The results reveal the complementary nature of the sphericity and compactness parameters, which allow classifying, with great accuracy, different nodular quality categories of spheroidal graphite cast iron. Additionally, new viewpoints about the nodular morphology study and the distribution of quality nodules in the metallic matrix was provided, which could be extended to other heterogeneous materials.
Quantitative description of low-cycle fatigue damage accumulation in contact interaction zone by local strain evolution
Authors: Eleonsky Sviatoslav , Matvienko Yury , Pisarev Vladimir , Odintsev Igor
Published: October 2022

The novel non-destructive method for quantitative description of low-cycle fatigue damage accumulation is expanded to a case of contact interaction in the stress concentration area. Investigated objects are plane aluminium specimens with the centred hole filled by cylindrical steel inclusion. The specimen is subjected to cyclic pull-push loading. The key point, that defines scientific novelty and powerfulness of the developed approach, consists of involving local deformation parameters as current damage indicators. Required strain values follow from distributions of all three displacement components along the filled hole edge measured by reflection hologram interferometry. The data, which are derived at different stages of low-cycle fatigue for the single specimen, provide normalized dependencies of local strain values from number of loading cycle, which are a source of damage accumulation functions. These functions are constructed for the specimen with the filled hole and geometrically analogous specimen with the open hole. Obtained data quantitatively describe a difference in damage accumulation rates for two cases.
A new method for establishing operative channels in unilateral biportal endoscopic surgery: Technical notes and preliminary results
Authors: Dai Jun , Liu Xiao-Feng , Wang Qian-Liang , Peng Yu-Jian , Zhang Qian-Zhong-Yi , Jiang Feng-Xian , Yan Jun
Published: October 2022

BACKGROUND: The unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) technique has been widely used in spine surgery. At present, a traditional rigid working channel is available for the UBE system. A metal semicircular canal is located in the working channel. However, due to the metal material of the working channel, arthroscopy and instruments are constrained from moving in UBE surgery. Additionally, an assistant is needed during the procedure to hold the traditional working channel. OBJECTIVE: For simplicity of operation and convenient movement of the arthroscopy and instrument, we describe a new method for establishing operative channels in UBE surgery. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 50 patients who underwent unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy (UBED) from February 2020 to August 2020 via our new method. The Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were measured preoperatively and 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months postoperatively. Statistical comparisons were made using analysis of covariance and paired t tests. RESULTS: The VAS scores for back pain at the five time points were 5.20 ± 2.57, 1.96 ± 0.95, 1.50 ± 0.84, 1.64 ± 1.08 and 1.18 ± 0.39. The leg pain VAS scores were 7.02 ± 2.25, 2.02 ± 1.27, 1.48 ± 0.89, 1.32 ± 0.79 and 0.88 ± 0.52. The ODI values were 51.08 ± 19.97, 19.62 ± 15.51, 8.26 ± 7.40, and 7.54 ± 6.42 to 3.24 ± 1.10. The postoperative ODIs and VAS scores of low back pain and leg pain were significantly lower than those before surgery, and differences were statistically significant (all p< 0.05). The pressure of the closed outflow was significantly higher than that of the open outflow (37.35 ± 13.11 mm Hg vs. 24.55 ± 12.64 mm Hg p= 0.003). After we tightened the infusion strap to open the outflow, the pressure decreased significantly (26.4 ± 14.08 mm Hg vs. 37.35 ± 13.11 mm Hg p= 0.015). There were 2 cases of complications, including 1 case of postoperative recurrence and 1 case of dural tears. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates the technical feasibility, safety, and efficacy of modified channel establishment in UBE surgery.
Learning through online participation: A longitudinal analysis of participatory budgeting using Big Data indicators
Authors: Shin Bokyong , Rask Mikko , Tuominen Pekka
Published: October 2022

Local authorities increasingly employ digital platforms to facilitate public engagement in participatory budgeting processes. This creates opportunities for and challenges in synthesizing citizens’ voices online in an iterated cycle, requiring a systematic tool to monitor democratic quality and produce formative feedback. In this paper, we demonstrate how cases of online deliberation can be compared longitudinally by using six Big Data-based, automated indicators of deliberative quality. Longitudinal comparison is a way of setting a reference point that helps practitioners, designers, and researchers of participatory processes to interpret analytics and evaluative findings in a meaningful way. By comparing the two rounds of OmaStadi, we found that the levels of participation remain low but that the continuity and responsiveness of online deliberation developed positively.
Tibolone Improves Memory and Decreases the Content of Amyloid-β Peptides and Tau Protein in the Hippocampus of a Murine Model of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Segura-Uribe Julia J. , García-de la Torre Paola , Castillo-Mendieta Tzayaka , Bribiesca-Cruz Iván , Orozco-Suárez Sandra , Soriano-Ursúa Marvin A. , Pinto-Almazán Rodolfo , Fuentes-Venado Claudia E. , Guerra-Araiza Christian
Published: October 2022

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects women more than men and consequently has been associated with menopause. Tibolone (TIB) has been used as a hormone replacement therapy to alleviate climacteric symptoms. Neuroprotective effects of TIB have also been reported in some animal models. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effect of TIB on memory and Aβ peptides and tau protein content in the hippocampus and cerebellum of transgenic 3xTgAD ovariectomized mice. Methods: Three-month-old female mice were ovariectomized. Ten days after surgery, animals were divided into four groups: wild-type (WT)+vehicle; WT+TIB (1 mg/kg); 3xTgAD+vehicle; and 3xTgAD+TIB (1 mg/kg). TIB was administered for three months, and memory was evaluated using the object-in-context recognition task. Subsequently, animals were decapitated, and the hippocampus and cerebellum were dissected. Using commercial ELISA kits, these brain structures were homogenized in a PBS buffer for quantifying Aβ40 and Aβ42 and phosphorylated and total tau. Results A long-term memory deficit was observed in the 3xTgAD+vehicle group. In contrast, TIB treatment improved long-term memory in the 3xTgAD+TIB group than those treated with vehicle (p < 0.05). Furthermore, TIB treatment decreased Aβ and tau content in the hippocampus of 3xTgAD mice compared to vehicle-treated groups (p < 0.05). No significant changes were observed in the cerebellum. Conclusion: Chronic treatment with TIB showed neuroprotective effects and delayed AD neuropathology in the 3xTgAD mice. Our results support hormone replacement therapy with TIB in menopausal women for neuroprotection.
Synaptic Proteins as Fluid Biomarkers in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Roveta Fausto , Cermelli Aurora , Boschi Silvia , Ferrandes Fabio , Grassini Alberto , Marcinnò Andrea , Spina Margherita , Rubino Elisa , Borsello Tiziana , Vercelli Alessandro , Rainero Innocenzo
Published: October 2022

Background: Synaptic disruption precedes neuronal death and correlates with clinical features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The identification of fluid biomarkers of synaptic damage is emerging as a goal for early and accurate diagnosis of the disease. Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine whether fluid biomarkers of synaptic damage are impaired in AD. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched for articles reporting synaptic proteins as fluid biomarkers in AD and cognitively unimpaired (CU) individuals. Pooled effect sizes were determined using the Hedge G method with random effects. Questions adapted from the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies were applied for quality assessment. A protocol for this study has been previously registered in PROSPERO (registration number: CRD42021277487). Results: The search strategy identified 204 articles that were assessed for eligibility. A total of 23 studies were included in the systematic review and 15 were included in the meta-analysis. For Neurogranin, 827 AD and 1,237 CU subjects were included in the meta-analysis, showing a significant increase in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with AD compared to CU individuals, with an effect size of 1.01 (p < 0.001). A significant increase in SNAP-25 and GAP-43 levels in CSF of patients with AD was observed. Conclusion: Neurogranin, SNAP-25, and GAP-43 are possible biomarkers of synaptic damage in AD, and other potential synaptic biomarkers are emerging. This meta-analysis also revealed that there are still relatively few studies investigating these biomarkers in patients with AD or other dementias and showed wide heterogeneity in literature.
Disclosing Individual Results in Dementia Research: A Proposed Study Participant’s Bill of Rights
Authors: Walter Sarah , Taylor Angela , Tyrone Jamie , Langer Sara , Pagan John-Richard , Hummel Cynthia Huling , Wheaton Bonnie M. , Zallen Doris T. , Rosen Allyson C.
Published: October 2022

This Study Participant’s Bill of Rights is a call to action for researchers in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) to proactively design clinical studies that provide the option for research participants to learn their individual research results if they choose, and in a manner that ensures study integrity. This Bill of Rights was crafted by a committee of study participants, care partners, representatives of dementia advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders in dementia research for the Advisory Group on Risk Education for Dementia (AGREEDementia). The framework developed by the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials (MRCT) Return of Individual Research Results provides a useful context for researchers to plan their studies and disclosure.