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Projeto de “Avaliação das Capacidades Institucionais para Regulação - CGU/UNOPS”: metodologia para a construção do I-CIR
Authors: Medrado Dematte Franciele Cristina , Souza Leão Eduardo Vitor
Published: June 2022

Este relato técnico tem por objetivo apresentar a construção da metodologia para criação do Indicador de Capacidade Institucional para Regulação (I-CIR), proveniente do projeto de Avaliação das Capacidades Institucionais para Regulação, fruto da cooperação técnica entre a Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU) e o Escritório das Nações Unidas de Serviços para Projetos (UNOPS).  O pressuposto para a viabilização do projeto veio de que a estabilidade regulatória e a preservação dos contratos seriam elementos essenciais para a atração de investimentos de longo prazo e o consequente desenvolvimento econômico nacional. Em um contexto nacional de necessidade de ajustes estatais para fomentar a atração de investimentos privados para o desenvolvimento da infraestrutura no país, o que consequentemente proveria um estímulo à atividade econômica, é relevante destacar que a revelação de falhas de governança e de gestão regulatória pode causar a desconfiança de investidores nacionais e estrangeiros acerca da credibilidade para se investir em projetos na nação. Para a aplicabilidade da ferramenta, é necessário o levantamento de informações por meio de entrevistas, tratamento e análise de dados documentais, coletados por meio dos sítios eletrônicos e dos relatórios de gestão anual das agências reguladoras federais, bem como da documentação encaminhada pelos próprios avaliados. Os resultados da aplicação dos pilotos apontaram que houve engajamento dos avaliados para identificar os seus principais gargalos de governança e gestão regulatória e a metodologia construída demonstrou a robustez necessária para a ampliação da avaliação nos demais órgãos reguladores. Como principais contribuições, espera-se que o projeto seja capaz de auxiliar na ampliação das capacidades institucionais dos órgãos reguladores federais, estaduais e municipais por meio de capacitações, intercâmbio de boas práticas, seminários e road maps (metas de desenvolvimento).
Proposta de Metodologia de Cálculo do Fator X em Contratos de Concessão para Exploração da Infraestrutura Rodoviária Federal
Authors: Neves Carlos , Geovana Lorena Bertussi
Published: June 2022

Propomos uma metodologia apoiada em técnicas de benchmarking para o cálculo do chamado Fator-X, que é componente essencial da regulação por preço-teto, (em tese) adotada pelos contratos de concessão para exploração da infraestrutura rodoviária federal. Em 2012, o Fator-X foi introduzido na equação tarifária dos contratos de concessão de rodovias, com o intuito de promover ganhos de produtividade e compartilhá-los com os usuários das rodovias concedidas. Porém, a sua não definição tempestiva por parte da autoridade regulatória, pode ter contribuído para a exclusão do Fator-X de contratos mais recentes, como o da Rodovia de Integração do Sul (RIS), assinado em 2019. Realizamos uma revisão da literatura, a qual ressalta a importância de implementar uma regulação orientada a incentivos, e também fazemos a revisão das experiências internacionais sobre o assunto. Demonstramos que os resultados que vem sendo apresentados pelas concessionárias de rodovias são bastante criticados pelo Tribunal de Contas da União (TCU), como resultado da existência de uma estrutura de incentivos inadequada. A partir dos resultados das análises do tipo DEA, SFA e StoNED, desenvolvemos uma metodologia para o cálculo do Fator-X e a sua incorporação na equação tarifária. Os resultados obtidos mostram que o Fator-X calculado, considerando um ciclo de aplicação de cinco anos, e uma regra de decaimento exponencial para as parcelas a serem aplicadas anualmente, equivale, na média, a um desconto de 3,5% nas tarifas das vinte e uma concessionárias no primeiro ano do ciclo de regulatório. Portanto, a nossa proposta avança em relação a outras presentes na literatura, e tem o potencial de ser uma ação regulatória capaz de estimular a eficiência das concessionárias de rodovias. Os valores obtidos de Fator X são de magnitude relevante, e a metodologia é flexível o bastante para permitir sua melhor calibragem de acordo com a realidade do mercado regulado.
Brazilian new gas market: challenges & opportunities
Authors: Eustaquio de Carvalho Bruno , Araujo Symone , Matsumoto Fernando , Mattos Cesar , Junior Aldo
Published: June 2022

This article presents the bases of the regulatory reform in the Brazilian natural gas sector. The core of this reform was to move from a governance regime based on the operation of a state monopolist, Petrobras, to one of free competition. The main instruments used have been the unbundling of the transport activities, piped gas distribution and the strengthening of access to essential infrastructures. After more than twenty years from the market opening in 1990s second half and the elaboration of a regulatory framework for the sector in 2009, the Brazilian government found that stronger measures would be needed to achieve this goal. Hence, after summarizing discussions on the new reform of the gas sector in 2016 with Gas to Grow, the Brazilian government was able to take important steps with the New Gas Market Program: (i) the National Energy Policy Council issued relevant guidelines that were key for formation; (ii) Petrobras signed a Cease-and-Desist Settlement Agreement (TCC) with the Administrative Council for the Economic Defense (Cade), aiming to reduce the company's market power; (iii) Petrobras has completed the sale of two important natural gas transportation companies; (iv) the New Gas Law was approved by the House of Representatives; (v) the Government Executive Power regulated this law in Decree; and (vi) the sectorial regulatory Agency has established a complete regulatory review agenda to implement the new legal framework and it is attentive to market changes. The reform of the Brazilian gas sector based on the competition metric is similar to that which occurred in other countries, having incorporated much of their experience. So helping it to overcome the difficulties that were and continue to be observed in its implementation worldwide.
Gestão da informação patrimonial de agentes públicos: uma proposta de um modelo de arquitetura da informação para identificação de indícios de enriquecimento ilícito
Authors: Paulesky Juliani Jordan , Campos da Silva Marcelo
Published: June 2022

O enriquecimento ilícito de agentes públicos é um dos desdobramentos mais visíveis da corrupção, além de constituir-se, quase sempre, como sua motivação principal. As principais convenções internacionais que tratam do fenômeno da corrupção concluem que a mesma pode ser combatida a partir do aumento da detecção e punição daqueles agentes cujos incrementos patrimoniais não se sustentam em recursos lícitos. Neste contexto, esta pesquisa tem como objetivo geral apresentar um modelo de ar para o acompanhamento amplo e permanente da evolução patrimonial de agentes públicos, que permita aumentar a percepção de seu monitoramento e a identificação de indícios de enriquecimento ilícito. Quanto à forma de abordagem do problema, a pesquisa classifica-se como qualitativa, e quanto aos objetivos, exploratória, alicerçada pelo desenvolvimento de uma pesquisa bibliográfica baseada em duas temáticas principais: “Enriquecimento Ilícito” e “Gestão da Informação”. Como resultado, observou-se ser possível estabelecer um modelo de arquitetura de informação com vistas ao desenvolvimento de um sistema de informação informatizado que permita identificar de forma permanente e automática indícios de enriquecimento de agentes públicos.
Take It with a Grain (or More) of Salt: Why Industry-Backed Dietary Guidelines Fail Americans and How To Fix Them.
Authors: Farrington Caroline
Published: June 2022

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines lack oversight and accountability. The result: Guidelines that reflect food industry interests instead of modern science. This deleterious guidance goes on to govern federally-subsidized food assistance programs and to influence dietary choices throughout the private sector and private life. Ultimately, the Guidelines significantly contribute to the endemic chronic disease they seek to address.

The Guidelines Advisory Committee is notoriously rife with conflicts of interest, and thus most Guidelines scholarship has focused on reforming the Committee. But the 2015 and 2020 Guidelines show that these reforms are insufficient and agency-level change is necessary. In 2015, the Committee made several controversial recommendations related to red meat, ultraprocessed foods, sodium, and sustainability. Due to industry backlash, only the sodium recommendation survived in the final Guidelines published by the Secretaries of the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2020, the Secretaries, for the first time, predetermined a list of eighty topics that the Committee may consider. Absent from this list are the most contentious topics from previous years. There is little recourse because the Guidelines are not considered an agency action subject to the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), despite their vast impact on food assistance programs, healthcare practices, tort law, and more.

This Note proposes two ways to bring the Guidelines within the APA’s coverage. The first is a litigation strategy, arguing that the D.C. District Court relied on erroneous reasoning when it held that the Guidelines are not an agency action subject to the APA. Second, this Note describes some ways that Congress could amend the Nutrition Act, the statute governing the Guidelines. Applying the APA to the Guidelines would allow for public participation and public challenge, greater transparency, and greater efficiency across agencies. Evidence-based Guidelines would improve overall health, reduce healthcare costs, and ensure that food assistance beneficiaries can access healthy foods. A robust set of Guidelines would improve public confidence in the recommendations and enable further food law reforms, such as amending the Farm Bill, that would make it easier for people to make healthy choices.
Prevelence and economic inference of small ruminant foetal wastage at the Kumasi Abattoir Ltd (Kaase)
Authors:   University for Development Studies, Mohammed Alhassan , Anane Kwame ,   Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Kumasi Abattoir Ltd, Kaase, Ghana
Published: June 2022

Postmortem survey of small ruminant pregnancy wastage was conducted at Kumasi Abattoir Ltd, Kaase. Abattoir visits and investigations were conducted on 16 randomly selected abattoir working days. All mature ewes and does slaughtered on selected abattoir working days (mean = 71.69 animals/day) were included in the study, giving a total of 1,147 animals (301 ewes and 846 does). The reproductive tracts of study animals were collected at slaughter line and the uterus were grossly inspected for pregnancy. Thereafter, uterine body and horns were longitudinally incised to check the lumen for a visible fetus. The type of pregnancy (single or twin) was recorded and crown-rump length (CRL) of the largest fetus was demarcated on a piece of string and measured on a standard measuring tape. The length of gestation was estimated using the formula; Developmental Age (Days) = 2.1(Y+17), where Y = the CRL in “cm”. A survey was conducted within the premises of the Kumasi abattoir to estimate the average prices of matured small ruminants to calculate the prevailing market value of small ruminants. The potential economic impact of small ruminant abattoir fetal wastage was estimated by calculating the gross economic value and net economic value forgone due to loss of potential offspring. Kumasi Abattoir Annual Off-take was estimated to be 26,095 small ruminants where 73.8% were does and 26.2% were ewes. Pregnant does slaughtered had 37.2% of them carrying single foetus and 12.5% carrying twin foetus whereas pregnant ewes slaughtered had 28.9% carrying single foetus and 9.3% carried twin foetus. Total pregnancy wastage recorded had 3.7% early pregnancy and 96.3% mid-pregnancy with no late pregnancy recorded. Economic losses due to pregnancy wastage was estimated to be from GHS 2,755,140.80 to 3,534,791.80. The greater amounts of foetal waste encountered, places a substantial risk not only to the livestock production sector, but also to the economy of the nation.
Problem Tree Analysis for Farm Communities along Bicol River Basin, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Authors:   Partido State University, Laureta Ricky , Baldo Diomerl Edward , Nunag Jessica Dionne , Gasga Kier , Ebron Ma. Petra
Published: June 2022

In the past decades, climate change has become a disruptive issue in agriculture. This paper provides a brief problem analysis of the current status of selected agricultural farmlands along Bicol River basin (BRB) in the province of Camarines Sur. Six barangays from initially identified vulnerable municipalities were assessed on their respective community’s agricultural problems. Two barangays from each from the municipality in Baao, Canaman and Minalabac, were targeted as participating sites in the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). The paper aimed to survey insights into the dynamics of problems in agriculture-based problems of these communities and to identify priorities needed for the improvement of farm productivity. A problem tree analysis revealed that sixty-seven percent (67%) of the sites claimed that problem’s root cause was the absence of water source for efficient farming irrigation. Oppositely, thirty-three percent (33%) of the participating communities pinpointed the base problems to prolonged flooding that hampers the ideal farm yield. Other problems mentioned included unavailability of advanced farming technologies, low harvest rates due to climate shift, high cost of farming inputs such as fertilizers and labor, access to farm to market roads, low farm gate price of harvested products and lack of trees to aide in flood prevention. The study further revealed that either water scarcity or effects of rainfall intensities are the key problems faced by agricultural communities in the selected areas.
THE CURRENT STATE OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LENINGRAD REGION
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University), Vilpan A.J. , Zelezinskii A.L. ,   Saint-Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University), Arhipova O.V. ,   Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics
Published: June 2022

Agriculture is an important industry for the economy of the Leningrad region. For the development of the industry, a constant analysis of statistical data is needed, the results of which can be applied to adjust the measures taken, as well as to develop new ones in order to develop this direction. This article analyzes statistical data, and also develops a set of measures aimed at developing agriculture in the Leningrad region.
ESG BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PRACTICE: RESULTS, MEASUREMENT, DEVELOPMENT VECTORS
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics, Fedorov K.I. , Fedorova S.V. ,   Saint-Petersburg State University of Economics
Published: June 2022

The article is devoted to global trends in the world economy – conducting socially responsible business. More and more investors, both institutional and private, are ready to invest money, guided by the fundamental principles of ESG-investing. The scope of the spread of this process in the world and in Russia, the main ESG tools, the role of the state in the formation of a sustainable financing market are considered.
FEATURES OF THE METHODOLOGY FOR CONDUCTING AN ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF MARITIME TRANSPORT HUBS
Authors:   Admiral Ushakov Marine State University, Ilyina (Rzhevskaya) M.S.
Published: June 2022

The article considers a methodology for determining the economic efficiency of the functioning of the maritime transport hub (MTU) within the framework of the activities of the maritime transport industry. The main emphasis is placed on the adaptation of the methodology to the industry specifics, which determines the use in assessing the effectiveness of the MTU of such indicators as two types of cargo turnover – economic and transshipment, the rhythm of cargo arrival, the coefficient of uneven cargo turnover, the cost of processing one ton of cargo, etc. A scheme for economic analysis of the sectoral efficiency of the MTU in the form of a specific set of indicators and the sequence of their assessment is proposed.
IN SEARCH OF REDUCING MAN-MADE ACCIDENTS MEASURES IN WATER TRANSPORT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TERRITORIES
Authors:   Saint-Petersburg State Marine Technical University, Smirnov Al.Yu. , Koniagina M.N. ,   Saint-Petersburg State Marine Technical University
Published: June 2022

The article contains the results of a detailed study of man-made accidents in water transport and their causes. The aim of the research was to develop approaches and ideas for the prevention of man-made disasters in water transport. The authors studied and systematized information on the number and severity of man-made disasters in water transport, classified the causes of accidents based on the reports research, studying the cause-and-effect relationships of accidents, proposed approaches to its prevention. This work is written on the basis of summarizing the materials of reports on man-made disasters on water, focusing readers' attention on violations of the ESG principles and contains proposals that can help reduce man-made accidents.
A Dél-Kaukázus Oroszország és Törökország metszéspontjában
Authors: Ájben Katalin , Biró Dávid
Published: June 2022

A Szovjetunió felbomlása után több nemzetállam jött létre a Dél-Kaukázus térségében. A régióban továbbra is jelen volt az Orosz Föderáció által gyakorolt dominancia, ám Törökország is egyre nagyobb külpolitikai aktivitást mutatott a Dél-Kaukázus régiója iránt. Mindkét hatalom külpolitikáját támogatta, hogy a térség államai viszonylag kis területen helyezkedtek el és számos etnikumot foglaltak magukban és sokszor egymással is több nézeteltérésük volt. Ezen régió államai mind sajátos módon függenek Oroszországtól és Törökországtól. Jelen elemzés célja, hogy bemutassa Oroszország és Törökország érdekeit a régió államai mentén, amelyek a diplomáciai kapcsolatokon túl érintik a gazdasági együttműködéseket és a stratégiai védelmi kapcsolatokat is.
Career guidance event «Job Fair» as an effective way of employment
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Pigina Svetlana Yu. , Kondratov Gleb V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Chugunkova Svetlana V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Stepanishin Viktor V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2022

The article analyzes the results of a study conducted by the Graduates Employment Promotion Sector and communication with graduates of the Educational and Methodological Department of the annual large-scale event in the field of employment promotion and career trajectory building "Job Fair", whose participants were employers from veterinary clinics and centers, representatives of research institutes and agro-industrial complexes, as well as graduate student’s higher education.
THE METHOD OF PARAMETERS VERIFICATION OF CANNON HYDROPNEUMATIC RECUPERATOR MECHANISM
Authors: Derevianchuk Anatolii , Vakal Andrii , Diachenko Volodymyr , Gevorgian Roland
Published: June 2022

Technical maintenance of armament at this stage is one of the main artillery requirements. At the same time stable and correct work of hydraulic recoil mechanism is a necessary part of exploitation of this weapon type. According to the operational documentation requirements, cannon hydraulic recoil mechanism is verified during the preparation to the shooting and technical maintenance. It is obligatory to determine initial air pressure and liquid volumes inside the recuperator mechanism of recoil absorber and its approximation to all the norms outlined in the operational documentation.
We consider the problems, related to preservation of necessary air pressure and liquid volumes while the shooting, to be very important in comparison with other actions. Their values deviations may cause changes of working parameters of recoil absorber and recuperator mechanism in particular and, consequently, it changes such significant operational parameters of hydraulic recoil mechanism as recoil velocity and length, velocity of recuperator mechanism, etc. Such conditions may lead to emergency situation, and a cannon may lose stability or constructive integrity.
That is why the aim of the article is to develop efficient method to verify initial parameters of hydraulic recoil mechanism before the shooting as it will help to bring them to the norms outlined in the operational documentation in the shortest term. The resolution of this problem will contribute to further improvement of modes of exploitation of armament and military equipment.
To enhance the level of maintenance of cannons, its recuperator mechanisms using multifunctional pneumatic device in relation to standard instruments that are necessary to verify hydraulic recoil mechanisms of the abovementioned artillery systems means to create the device of new construction with the use of modern light and strong materials as well as progressive technologies. In future it will lead to checking procedures simplification, reducing the execution time, increasing the efficiency of personnel operation and safety. Further research will deal with development of technique of determination of liquid in the recuperator without the use of its test graph.
Keywords: hydraulic recoil mechanism, cannons, modes of exploitation.
SMALL ARMS FOR UNDERWATER SHOOTING
Authors: Tkachenko Mykola , Skorokhvatov Oleg , Kovalchuk Alexey , Malishkin Alexey
Published: June 2022

The article analyses the possible risks that may arise during the use of small arms for underwater shooting when combat swimmers are performing combat missions. The shortcomings that affect the accuracy and range of underwater and airborne special weapons are identified, which will reduce the likelihood of abnormal situations that can lead to tragic consequences and failure to perform the assigned combat mission. Ways to develop new small arms for use under water and on land have been identified.
Extensive research into the development of underwater small arms was launched after World War II. The result is a variety of systems: rubber, spring, pneumatic, fire. Based on a brief analysis of the main characteristics of the weapon, which uses the energy of a compressed spring, the energy of a stretched rubber bundle or compressed air to throw the defeating element, it is possible to conclude that these types of underwater weapons are large, large weight and low rate of fire. They are characterized by a small power of the shot, which provides the actual movement of the bullet (harpoon, needle) at a distance of 5-10 m and a low firing density.
Fulfillment of these requirements (the effect of the bullet on the target, the density and accuracy of firing, the distance of effective firing), as shown by the calculations and results of experiments, can be ensured only through the use of firearms (in which to throw the element using powder energy).
Today, the armies of developed countries have a number of similar systems. Among the most significant developments is the BUW-2 submarine pistol, developed in 1971 in Germany by AJW. This is a multi-charge semi-automatic launcher that fires, active-jet bullets with hydrodynamic stabilization. The cartridges are located in 4 barrels, which create a disposable unit. In terms of firing distance, the pistol has an advantage over most samples of weapons used for spearfishing.
Keywords: pistol, assault rifle, accuracy, APS, SPP.
ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE OF MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF RELIABILITY OF COMBAT MEANS OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT MISSILE FORCES WITH REQUIREMENTS TO MATHEMATICAL MODELS
Authors: Semenenko Oleg , Sliusarenko Maryna , Akinina Tatyana , Legkohod Roman , Paiuk Oleksandr
Published: June 2022

The article presents a variant of the procedure for assessing the compliance of the mathematical model of the reliability of anti-aircraft missile warfare equipment with the requirements for mathematical models using the example of the Buk self-propelled fire launcher. Parameters affecting change of serviceability of self-propelled fire plant operation in conditions of combat situation are determined. The use of the Weibull distribution allows, by varying the parameter values, to increase the guarantee of the implemented self-propelled fire plant reliability indicators, stated in technical conditions, during its operation in the troops. If necessary, this model can also take into account factors that arise suddenly, for example, taking into account the staffing of the self-propelled fire plant of the anti-aircraft missile regiment to assess the possible (predicted) value of average daily losses, taking into account various measures to reduce the values of the predicted average daily losses. Values calculated using this model react markedly to changes in model parameters, are set within the specified restrictions. In addition, it is possible to determine the time between failures. The accuracy of the results of calculating certain quantities using the mathematical model was estimated by absolute and relative errors. The calculations indicate the relative simplicity of the mathematical model, because it uses simple mathematical methods. The ability to vary the parameters of scale and shape parameters (taking into account aging), the mathematical model of IED failure makes it possible to obtain individual (partial) results obtained using previously used similar models, which emphasizes the evolution of this model. The improved method of mathematical modeling quite adequately reflects the trouble-free operation of the anti-aircraft missile system "Buk" taking into account the conditions of hostilities and meets the requirements for mathematical models.
Keywords: probability of failure-free operation, parameters of mathematical model, combat situation, absolute error, time between failures, average daily combat losses.
APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE RESOURCE PROVISION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE
Authors: Semenenko Oleg , Vodchyts Oleksandr , Iefimenko Anatolii , Petrenko Stanislav , Korotya Volodymyr
Published: June 2022

In the article, the authors considered one of the approaches to the development of recommendations on the resource provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the future. The issue of rather resource providing the Armed Forces (AF) of Ukraine has to be resolved only on the basis of reasonable recommendations which concern satisfaction of real requirements of VS according to a situation in the state and beyond his limits. Today we observe the processes of chronic underfunding of the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which negatively affect the level of their combat effectiveness and combat readiness, as well as the level of defense capability of the country as a whole.
Balancing the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the economic capabilities of the state should occur in accordance with certain general recommendations regarding the formation of resources for the Armed Forces for the planned period. The identification of approaches to the development of such recommendations is a fairly relevant and timely task. The article presents a methodological approach to finding the optimal ratio of providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with resources.
Based on the obtained results of the calculations, recommendations should be formed on quantitative indicators of the resource support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the procedure for their separation according to the components of the readiness indicators of the Armed Forces, etc. If certain needs do not match with the capabilities of the state, the level of readiness of the aircraft should be regulated or a decision should be made on structural changes in the aircraft in order to save resources to correspond the aircraft to the real resource capabilities of the state.
Keywords: resource provision, quantitative indicators, certain needs, level of financing, combat readiness and combat effectiveness of the armed forces, state capabilities.
INFORMATION AND ANALYTICAL ASPECT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF ROCKET-ARTILLERY WEAPONS SPECIALISTS IN THE REALITIES OF THE DOUBLE PARADIGM OF HIGHER MILITARY EDUCATION
Authors: Chepkii Viktor , Serhieiev Oleksii , Skachkov Valerii , Yefymchykov Oleksandr , Nabok Vladyslav , Yelchaninov Oleksandr
Published: June 2022

Based on the priority of informational and analytical activities in the system of training specialist of rocket and artillery armament (RAA), the problem of the development of information and analytical competence (IAC) of cadets in the realities of the bi-paradigm model of the Higher Military Education Institution (HMEI) was investigated. An informal syncretic construction of the IAK development with a core of peculiar interaction components is declared. The information-analytical conceptualization of this core is displayed by the subject-knowledge and project conversion. The announced circumstances determined the purpose of the study, actualized the task of concretizing and adaptively objectifying the tools for pedagogical management of the process of developing information and analytical competencies of a RAA specialist. The effectiveness of the target setting is provided by a complex of pedagogical conditions and a number of subtasks, which include technological, technical, scientific and pedagogical, content-methodological and organizational aspects. In the context of the target result, the multidimensional core in the design of the IAK development is formed according to a three-degree non-hierarchical scheme of component interaction. With such visualization, the development of information and analytical competence of each cadet at the HMEI is presented as a process of qualitative and quantitative changes in the structural (instrumental, performance, managerial, diagnostic) and functional (motivational-value, cognitive, operational-technological, evaluative-reflexive) components of interaction. The operational and practical component of the process of forming information and analytical competence at the HMEI is presented by the methodology in applications to the field of "Electrical Engineering", which was integrated into the educational process and implemented at the stages of orientation, specification and coordination. The method of consistent implementation of the conditions of pedagogical management contributes to the balanced development of differential and integral cognitive styles of perceptions of the cadet.
Keywords: information and analytical competence, bi-paradigm model, syncretic construction, non-hierarchical core, structural and functional components.
EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY OF WEAPONS OF DESTRUCTION AND AMMUNITION USING PERCUSSION CORE
Authors: Galkin Andrey , Sinilo Yuriy , Skorokhvatov Oleg , Kovalchuk Alexey , Liskovchuk Victor
Published: June 2022

The development of high-precision ammunition, which operates on the principle of «discovered and destroyed armored vehicles» – is one of the areas of improving the arsenal of ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the development of these weapon of destruction there is the development of homing and self-aiming warheads, which can be equipped not only with artillery, jet, engineering ammunition, but also warheads of tactical and operational-tactical missiles, means of destroying strike unmanned aerial vehicles. Ammunition is optimized to hit a very wide range of targets (launchers, artillery systems, tanks and other armored vehicles) and allow to effectively conduct fire defeat of the enemy during various types of combat operations.
The article considers the principle of operation, general design and classification of means of destruction and ammunition using a shock nucleus, which are currently used in the armies of advanced countries. The main characteristics and possibilities of application of these means of defeat are analyzed. Recommendations are being developed for the development of these weapons of destruction in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the increase of their combat effectiveness, their use in the use of strike unmanned aerial vehicles or the use of these weapons of destruction as «kamikaze» drones.
Keywords: projectile-forming charge, explosive, striking element, warhead, cumulative charge, cumulative facing, target coordinator, cumulative jet, self-aiming warhead, homing warheads.
Pathogenesis Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Rodríguez Rivera Sofía Lucila , José Antonio Infante Cantú  , Héctor R. Martínez  , Enrique Caro Osorio
Published: June 2022

The pathogenesis of COVID-19 occurs in 3 phases according to the pathophysiology and clinical degree. The three phases are grouped into the initial phase of infection, the pulmonary phase, and the hyperinflammatory phase. The initial phase of infection begins with the inoculation of the virus into host cells. This virus infects cells in the airways that line the alveoli. SARS CoV-2 will bind to receptors found on the epithelium of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and endothelium of blood vessels and make its way into cells. The second phase is the pulmonary phase. In this phase, there is viral multiplication and inflammation in the lungs. The binding of SARS-CoV-2 to the ACE2 receptor causes ACE2 deficiency and an imbalance of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). In the third phase, namely hyper inflammation, excessive cytokine production after SARS-CoV-2 infection will increase the permeability of the capillary wall membrane around the infected alveoli, causing edema, pulmonary dyspnea, and hypoxemia. The presence of plasma fluid in the alveoli and loss of elasticity due to decreased surfactant function due to type 2 pneumocyte infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection causes acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients.
Casticin Alleviates the Proliferation and Extracellular Matrix Deposition in Glomerular Mesangial Cells Induced by High Levels of Glucose
Authors: Ma Zheng , Xu Chen , Wang Zhenfan , Zhou Zheng
Published: June 2022

Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of diabetes associated with defects in the extracellular matrix. However, its precise mechanism remains to be explored. Casticin (3′, 5-dihydroxy-3, 4′, 6, 7-tetramethoxyl flavone) is a bioactive component of Fructus vitexis known to exhibit many biological and pharmacological effects. Herein, we have explored the role and mechanism of casticin-mediated amelioration of diabetic nephropathy. Using a high glucose induced glomerular mesangial cell model, we report casticin inhibition of high glucose induced excessive glomerular mesangial cell proliferation, inflammation, and extracellular matrix deposition. Casticin suppressed TGF-β1/Smad pathway, and therefore alleviated the proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition of glomerular mesangial cells. These data suggest that casticin could serve as a promising drug for the management of diabetic nephropathy.
PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM SMART CLASS DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 PEKANBARU
Authors: M. Dwi Rahman Sahbana
Published: June 2022

Smart Class merupakan konsep yang memadukan teknologi digital dan pendidikan. Dimana siswa dan siswi belajar memanfaatkan teknologi device atau tablet, didalam kegiatan proses belajar mengajar. Dalam hal ini MAN 1 Pekanbaru mengembangkan makna dari Smart Class tersebut dengan membentuk beberapa bidang khusus dalam pelaksanaan program Smart Class. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana pelaksanaan program smart class di MAN 1 Pekanbaru. Subjek penelitian ini adalah guru dan sekaligus pembina smart class perbidangnya di MAN 1 Pekanbaru yang berjumlah 4 orang. Sedangkan objek dalam penelitian ini adalah pelaksanaan program smart class di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Pekanbaru. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunanakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan analisis Deskriptif Kuantitatif. Berdasarkan analisis data dapat diperoleh pelaksanaan program smart class di dikategorikan  sudah terlaksana dengan sangat baik, hasil observasi sebesar 90,688% berada pada rentang 81-100 %. Faktor pendukung yang mempengaruhi pelaksanaan program smart class di MAN 1 Pekanbaru meliputi minat dan bakat siswa yang sangat kuat dan serius dalam mengikuti pembelajaran, sarana dan prasarana yang baik dan lengkap, serta tenaga pendidik yang ahli dibidangnya dan dukungan yang baik pula dari bapak kepala Madrasah.

 

Kata Kunci: Pelaksanaan, Program Smart Class
Assessing the Level of Cybersecurity Knowledge of Computer Science and Applied Automation Undergraduates
Authors: Dovleac Raluca
Published: June 2022

The importance and role of cybersecurity awareness is more pressing than ever in today’s modern world and therefore, this concern gave voice to a number of studies evaluating the level of preparedness of individuals and professionals regarding cybersecurity aspects. Furthermore, the number of open positions on the job market in the field of cybersecurity highlight the topicality of the subject. In this paper, the author analyzed the level of knowledge that last year Computer Science and Applied Automation undergraduate students possess and also examined current practices around the world regarding cybersecurity education with the role of understanding the implications of cybersecurity education and proposing a set of measures and activities that can be applied to facilitate the educational process in the field of cybersecurity.
Examination of a Hazardous Waste Disposal Plant in the Context of Occupational Health and Safety
Authors: Ercan Merve , Özkan Gülay , Çalişkan Tuğba Demi̇r , Özkan Göksel
Published: June 2022

It is required to determine the factors that are dangerous in terms of occupational health and safety in hazardous waste disposal facilities, which is an area where multidisciplinary work is required. It is also needed to find solutions for preventing risks that may cause. In this study; probability, severity and frequency criteria were used as decision criteria and the importance weights of these criteria were determined with fuzzy analytical hierarchy process. Then, 46 risks identified for the five main processes such as entry of waste to the plant, waste analysis, intermediate storage of hazardous waste, disposal of hazardous waste, and auxiliary facilities; were evaluated by fuzzy TOPSIS method according to decision criteria and prioritized according to their level. It is found that the highest priority risks for all sub-process are “fire and explosion”.
Some Open Sets and Related Topics in Topological Spaces
Authors: Viriyapong Chokchai , Boonpok Chawalit
Published: June 2022

Our purpose is to investigate some properties of (Λ, b)-open sets. Several characterizations of (Λ, b)- extremally disconnected spaces, (Λ, b)-hyperconnected spaces and (Λ, b)-submaximal spaces are established. Es- pecially, several characterizations of (Λ, b)-continuous functions are discussed.
Multicriteria optimization of ship devices and their elements
Authors: Zorin Alexander А. , Dmitry А. Mirolyubov Dmitry А. , Kuznetsova Vera V.
Published: June 2022

The article sets the task of choosing the type of ship devices. One of the methods for solving the problem of multicriteria optimization based on additive convolution of criteria is considered. A method for normalizing partial optimality criteria and a method for determining "weight" coefficients are described. Efficiency criteria are given that can be applied in the problems of optimization of hatch covers for cargo ships. The problem of multicriteria optimization of hatch covers is solved on the example of existing ships. The results of calculations are presented in tabular form. Efficiency criteria that can be applied in optimization problems for lifeboats and davits are considered. The problem of multicriteria optimization of lifeboats and davits is solved. The results of calculations are presented in tabular form. Appropriate conclusions are drawn.
Overview of ocean technology of the wind energy sector
Authors: Kazmin Sergei A. , Lobanov Aleksey V. , Timofeev Oleg Ya.
Published: June 2022

In connection with the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2016, the largest vertically integrated oil and gas companies in various countries should reconsider their activities in the direction of reducing their carbon footprint. In this regard, industry leaders form new approaches to the further development and expansion of business in new conditions, their capital is involved in related areas of activity, in particular, in the development of wind energy in the oceans. This article discusses the classification of offshore engineering structures of the wind energy industry by members of the international association of classification societies, from offshore wind turbines with fixed and floating substructures, to ships that perform operations for their construction, installation, repair, maintenance, inspection, etc. In addition, the paper highlights the issues of using the offshore fleet and technical means of the wind energy sector in modern realities, the prospects for their further development in Russia and in the world.
Innovations in the economic development of river tourism as the basis of the multiplier effect in the development of small towns
Authors: Pumbrasova Natalya V. , Upadysheva Elena V.
Published: June 2022

The article considers the prospects for innovative development of water transport in the field of river tourist transportation, proposed on the basis of the use of foreign experience, determines the scope of implementation of a potential innovative transport project and quantifies the possible economic effect. The purpose of the research is to determine the ways of organizing tourist river transportation using innovations to achieve a multiplicative effect in the development of the economy of small towns in the coastal zone. As the main research methods, the authors identified: analytical method, observation, abstraction and generalization. The result of the study is the justification of the need to apply innovations in the economic development of river transport in order to optimize transport flows within the country and the development of the economy of small towns located on the route of passenger ships, as a multiplier effect of the development of domestic tourism.
Assessment of the technogenic load by the intensity of dredging operations on the rolling sections of the Ob River
Authors: Bic Yuriy I. , Buchelnikov Mikhail A. , Kofeeva Vera  N. , Bobylskaya Viktoria A.
Published: June 2022

The object of the study is to carry out transit dredging operations in the bed of the Ob River over a long period of time (2000-2020). The frequency and volumes of dredging on those rifts that created difficulties for navigation are analyzed. Based on extensive primary data, such parameters as: the number of developments during the period under review, the average volume per development, the total volume of displaced soil for each roll, the number of periods of three or more years in which dredging was carried out on the roll) were calculated. The proposed parameters have technical, economic and environmental significance. It was found that during the specified period dredging was required on the rifts. The rifts in the section of the Approach Channel of the Novosibirsk hydroelectric power station gateway - the mouth of the Tom River are most affected. A number of rifts have been dredged almost continuously for 5-7 years or more. To establish a relationship between the indicators, correlation coefficients (rxy) were calculated in the pairs "Number of developments" – "Total volume" and "Number of developments" – "Average volume". It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between the number of developments and the total volume of displaced soil. There is no equally strong connection between the number of developments on the roll and the average volume of one slot. The disadvantages and advantages of the proposed method of evaluation are noted.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VEGAN HONEY WITH NATURAL HONEY COMPOSITION
Authors:   Department of Food and Nutrition, School of Home Science Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, India, Yadav Dimpal , Singh Neetu ,   Department of Food and Nutrition, School of Home Science Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow – 226025, Uttar Pradesh, India
Published: June 2022

Natural honey is well known for its antioxidants, antibacterial, antifungal properties, heals wounds, phytonutrient powerhouse, helps for digestive issues, soothe a sore throat and cough and brain benefits. Its uses for all this purpose and as sweetening agent and replacement of refined sugar for a healthy lifestyle. But it’s an animal product and due to its health benefits people are exploiting honey bees to get natural and pure honey. Vegan honey is plant-based honey which is made from fruit juices, spices and jaggery. They all having vitamins, minerals and other health benefits. Which vary according to fruit to fruit and spices to spices compositions. But overall, it’s having similar health benefit like vegan honey. Keywords: Vegan Honey, Natural Honey, Comparison, Health Benefits, Analysis, Nutraceutical, Fruit Juice, Jaggery, Lemon, Spices, Flavors
Data corruption avoidance in cloud computing
Authors:   CSE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad-500068, India, M Nagesh , Rangineni Vardhan reddy ,   CSE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad-500068, India, Gantla Nithin reddy ,   CSE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad-500068, India, Kotha Sri teja reddy ,   CSE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad-500068, India, B Shashi Kumar ,   CSE, Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad-500068, India
Published: June 2022

Drop computing is a network paradigm that aims to address the issues of the mobile cloud computing model, which has started to show limitations after the increase in usage of the Internet of Things and the rise in the number of connected devices causing load on the cloud. In drop computing, nodes can offload data and computations to the cloud, to edge devices or to the social-based opportunistic network composed of other nodes located nearby. In this project, we focus on the lowest layer of drop computing, if a mobile node needs data or has to compute a task and does not have the necessary resources, it can try to get the results from the ad-hoc cloud of mobile devices existing around it. Using these close-range nodes is cheaper even than contacting the edge, because short-distance protocols such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct tend to consume less power than mobile broadband protocols, while at the same time having lower latencies due to the short distances. Inconsistencies formed due to malicious intent (nodes intentionally tamper with the data to spread false information in the network) or hardware failures or signal loss or network congestion. This may lead to data corruption. We propose several mechanisms for ensuring data consistency in drop computing, ranging from storing the path of a task and a rating system to careful analysis of the data received. Through thorough experimentation, we show that our proposed solution can maximize the amount of correct (i.e., uncorrupted by using Hamming codes) data exchanged in the network, with percentages as high as 100%