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Comparative Translation Qualitty Of Religious Terms In Umberto Eco’s The Name Of The Rose
Authors: Mohamad Fauzi Agung Pamuji  , Wiwin Indiarti  , Arin Inayah
Published: October 2023

This research is a comparative study of translation using descriptive qualitative approach. It aims at examining the quality (accuracy and acceptability levels) of religious terms translation of two translation works of an outstanding qualities novel written by Umberto Eco entitle The Name of the Rose. To be exact, this research airmed to: 1). Measure the translation accuracy and acceptability of religious terms in The Name of the Rose published by Jalasutra, 2). Measure the translation accuarcy and acceptability of religious terms in The Name of the Rose published by Bentang Pustaka, and 3). Describe the differences and similarities of the translation accuracy and acceptability of religious terms published by Jalasutra and Bentang Pustaka.

The research data are religious terms found in The Name of the Rose which is collected using documentation method. The collected data are analyzed by using three following steps, 1). Comparing, 2). Describing and 3). Reporting. To assess translation accuracy and acceptability, the researcher used the translation quality assessment instruments by Prof. Mangatur Nababan. The research results that the translation accuracy and acceptability of The Name of the Rose published by Jalasutra and Bentang Pustaka are good. Both provide accurate translation of religious terms since they successfully translate 321 terms accurately. However, Bentang Pustaka translates 14 terms less accurately and 6 terms with inaccurate while Jalasutra translates 10 terms less accurately and 10 terms with inaccurate. The different quality of accuracy and acceptability was due to the translators’ different consideration between maintaining the accuracy and acceptability level or reaching high readability translation. The conclusion is that Bentang Pustaka provides better translation than Jalasutra.
A descriptive Study on the Students’ Perception towards Code-Switching Used by English Teachers in Teaching-Learning Process at SMK Negeri 1 Banyuwangi in Academic Year 2019/2020
Authors: Jaenal Abidin  , Wageyono  , Wulan Wangi
Published: October 2023

Language is primarily a speech. It is used in a society and it is a social event. People use a language for communication with each other. This research aimed to describe students’ perceptions toward code-switching used by English teacher, and the types of code-switching that used teacher in teaching-learning process. The research design was descriptive qualitative. The respondents were 36 students in SMK Negeri 1 Banyuwangi which determined by used purposive sampling. The data were taken by used documentation and questionnaire. The data from documentation used to analyze the types of code-switching. The data from questionnaire analyzed by using Likert scale. The data analysis was determined based on theory of interest with four indicators. They are effect of code-switching in rising their confidence, learning materials mastery, learning motivation, and interaction in teaching-learning process. The result of documentation show that there are three types of code switching that used by teacher in teaching-learning process. The percentage are tag code-switching (27,55%), inter sentential code-switching (43,87%), and intra sentential code-switching (28,57%). Analysis of questionnaire data showed that the index percentage of students’ perceptions toward code switching used by English teacher was 73% that consists of effect of code-switching in rising students’ confident 75%, analyzing learning materials mastery 77%, learning motivation 73%, and 69% interaction in teaching-learning process.
The Effect of Game on the Students’ Tense Achievment
Authors: Julien Arief Wicaksono  , Gullit Tornado Taufan  , Degita Danur Suharsono
Published: October 2023

This research was conducted to investigate the effect of using game on the seventh-grade students’ tense achievement at SMPN 2 Balung-Jember. The primary data of this research were collected from the students’ scores of tense test. The primary data were collected from the post-test to compare the two different groups after treatment and analyzed the result by using independent sample T-Test (SPSS). Based on the calculation, the result of this research showed that there was a significant effect of using game on the seventh-grade students’ tense achievement. It was proved by the value of significant column of t-test table by using SPSS software, and the result was 0.045 which was lower than 0.05 (significant level of 5%). The research results proved that there was a significant effect of using game on the seventh-year students’ tense achievement at SMPN 2 Balung-Jember. Therefore, it is recommended for the English teacher to use game as an alternative technique in teaching tenses.
PANDEMIA DE COVID-19 E AS MUDANÇAS NO CONSUMO ALIMENTAR DE CRIANÇAS BRASILEIRAS EM FASE ESCOLAR
Authors: Zani Gustavo , Nones Débora Cristina da Cunha
Published: October 2023

A pandemia de Covid-19 provocou mudanças na vida das pessoas, principalmente em razão da necessidade de se realizar o distanciamento social, ocorrendo repercussões no consumo alimentar da população, o que pode ter contribuído, dentre outros fatores, para o aumento do excesso de peso entre crianças em fase escolar nos últimos anos, como dados apontam. Tendo em vista a importância da alimentação para manutenção de um peso adequado, este estudo teve como objetivo analisar o consumo alimentar de crianças brasileiras em fase escolar durante os últimos anos, incluindo o período de pandemia. Para isso foram analisados dados de consumo alimentar de crianças de 5 a 9 anos, entre os anos de 2019 e 2022, por meio de relatórios do Sistema de Vigilância Alimentar e Nutricional (SISVAN). Os resultados apresentam algumas variações no consumo alimentar, mas tendo-se destaque o elevado consumo de alimentos ultraprocessados em todo o período analisado. Conclui-se que a pandemia pode ter interferido tanto de forma positiva quanto negativa na alimentação, sendo que ações de educação alimentar e nutricional desde a infância são imprescindíveis.
Análise do Perfil Profissional e da Assistência Fisioterapêutica no Contexto do HIV/AIDS
Authors: Da Silva da Costa Elisson Yan , Bessa Martins Patrick Sandro , Cordovil Brandão Neta Adélia , Serrão Lima Ana Claudia , Barroso de Lima Érica Vanessa , Nascimento Santos Oliveira Gerla Suellem , Barros de Souza Iêda Maria , Soares Lobato Larissa , Nascimento Alfaia Souza Sílvia Eliane , Sacramento Andrey
Published: October 2023

Pacientes diagnosticados com HIV/AIDS frequentemente enfrentam uma série de desafios físicos, musculoesqueléticos, respiratórios e neurológicos. A fisioterapia desempenha um papel vital no gerenciamento dessas complicações e na melhoria da qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar o perfil profissional e a assistência fisioterapêutica no contexto do HIV/AIDS. Para tanto, foram aplicados questionários em 58 fisioterapeutas sobre suas experiências e conhecimento sobre intervenções em pacientes com HIV/AIDS. Concluiu-se que a fisioterapia desempenha um papel integrado e multidisciplinar no cuidado de pacientes com HIV/AIDS. Ao abordar aspectos físicos, musculoesqueléticos, respiratórios, neurológicos e emocionais, os fisioterapeutas contribuem significativamente para melhorar a qualidade de vida e a capacidade funcional desses pacientes, desempenhando um papel vital em sua jornada de enfrentamento dessa condição crônica.
USING THE QUALITY AND SPEED OF RESOURCE CONSUMPTION WHILE ACTIVELY ADAPTING THE PRODUCTION ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITS
Authors: Сатановский Р.Л. , Элент Д.
Published: October 2023

Введение. Рассмотрена необходимость перехода от пассивной адаптации организации производства к активной, преодоления несоответствия качества ресурсов и скорости их потребления, использования трех уровней моделирования для снижения производственных затрат и др. Данные и методы. Кратко изложена система оптимизационных моделей выбора эффективного варианта развития организации серийного производства участков / цехов и методика учета качества и скорости потребления ресурсов. Рассмотрены узловые вопросы оценки их соответствия при изменении стоимости незавершенного производства, повышения серийности и снижения затрат. Полученные результаты. Представлены расчетные формулы оценки трудностей достижения результата по качеству и скорости потребления ресурсов, а также общей трудности, позволяющей сравнивать профилизацию различных участков и цехов. Вывод. Перевод показателей трудностей в трудовые и стоимостные оценки, обеспечивает лучшую взаимосвязь параметров упреждения продукции с опережающим развитием организации производства в условиях цифровой циркулярной экономики подразделений и парадигмы активной адаптации.

Introduction. The necessity of: transition from passive adaptation of production organization to active, overcoming the mismatch between the quality of resources and the rate of their consumption, using three levels of modeling to reduce production costs, etc. is considered. Data and methods. The system of optimization models for selecting an effective variant of development of serial production organization of sections / shops and the methodology of accounting for the quality and speed of resource consumption is briefly outlined. Nodal issues of their conformity assessment in case of change in the value of work-in-progress, serialization increase and cost reduction are considered. Obtained results. Calculated formulas for assessing the difficulty of achieving the result in terms of quality and speed of resource consumption, as well as the overall difficulty that allows comparing the profiling of different sites and shops are presented. Conclusion. Translation of difficulty indicators into labor and cost estimates, provides a better correlation between the parameters of product preemptions and the advanced development of production organization in the conditions of digital circular economy of units and the paradigm of active adaptation.
INTERNET BANKING AS AN INNOVATIVE FORM OF SERVICE IN ECONOMIC SYSTEMS
Authors: Соловьева Н.Е. , Кулик А.М. , Гуменюк М.В.
Published: October 2023

Введение. В статье освещается актуальная тема интернет-банкинга как современной формы обслуживания в контексте цифровой экономики. Введение подчеркивает роль цифровизации в устойчивом развитии промышленных предприятий, особенно в условиях пандемии COVID-19. Методы. Для анализа применены методы научного познания, кластеризации и наукометрического инструментария. Основной акцент сделан на анализе текущего состояния рынка интернет- банкинга в России, включая ТОП-10 самых популярных в интернете банков и статистику по количеству пользователей, совершивших платежные операции онлайн. Результаты исследования выявляют преимущества и риски внедрения цифровых технологий в банковскую сферу. Особое внимание уделено влиянию позитивных и негативных факторов на устойчивость и безопасность промышленных предприятий в условиях цифровой экономики. Разумное внедрение передовых цифровых и информационных технологий рассматривается как ключевой фактор в решении задачи перехода к рациональному использованию природных ресурсов и достижению устойчивого развития. В заключении сформулированы рекомендации по внедрению цифровой трансформации в экономику, акцентируя внимание на переходе к Индустрии 5.0. Исследование представляет ценный вклад в понимание роли интернет-банкинга в современной цифровой экономике и может служить основой для дальнейших исследований в этой области.

Introduction. The article highlights the current topic of Internet banking as a modern form of banking in the context of digital economy. The introduction emphasizes the role of digitalization in the sustainable development of industrial enterprises, especially in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. The methods of scientific cognition, clustering and scientometric tools have been applied for the analysis. The main emphasis is made on the analysis of the current state of the Internet banking market in Russia, including the top 10 most popular banks on the Internet and statistics on the number of users who made online payment transactions. The results of the study reveal the benefits and risks of introducing digital technologies into the banking industry. Special attention is paid to the impact of positive and negative factors on the sustainability and security of industrial enterprises in the digital economy. Reasonable introduction of advanced digital and information technologies is considered as a key factor in solving the problem of transition to rational use of natural resources and achieving sustainable development. The conclusion formulates recommendations for the implementation of digital transformation in the economy, emphasizing the transition to Industry 5.0. The study provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of the role of Internet banking in today's digital economy and can serve as a basis for further research in this area.
Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Drone Navigation
Authors: Myra Gupta
Published: October 2023

Drone navigation involves the process of controlling the movement and flight path of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It encompasses both the hardware and software systems that enable drones to navigate and maneuver autonomously or under the guidance of a human operator. The utility of drone navigation is vast and varied, making it a critical component in numerous industries and applications. Firstly, drone navigation plays a crucial role in aerial surveillance and reconnaissance. Drones equipped with advanced navigation systems can efficiently patrol large areas, monitor activities, and gather real-time data from various perspectives. This capability is particularly valuable in security and law enforcement operations, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, where access and visibility might be limited.Drone navigation is critical in aerial mapping and surveying. Drones outfitted with GPS and other positioning technologies may record photographs and collect data with pinpoint accuracy, allowing for the creation of comprehensive 3D maps, topographic models, and land surveys. This allows for more precise, quicker, and cost-effective data collecting for urban planning, agricultural, infrastructure inspection, and building projects. Furthermore, drone navigation is critical in the transportation and logistics industries. Autonomous drones can fly predetermined paths to rapidly and effectively transfer commodities, medical supplies, and other payloads to distant or inaccessible regions. This technology has the potential to transform last-mile distribution, especially in rural areas or during emergencies when regular transportation routes may be hampered.
Biometric Authentication using Gait Recognition
Authors: Gupta Myra
Published: October 2023

The necessity for trustworthy and secure means of user identification has become critical in a society that is becoming more and more digital. The widespread use of biometric authentication has emerged as a possible answer to the hacker-proneness of conventional authentication techniques like passwords and PINs. Biometric authentication uses a person's distinctive physiological and behavioral traits to confirm their identity. "Biometric Authentication using Gait Recognition" is one such new and creative strategy. The technique of identifying people based on their physiological or behavioral attributes, such as fingerprints, facial features, speech patterns, and gait, is known as biometric authentication. A subfield of biometrics called "gait recognition" aims to identify people by observing how they move or walk. Every person has a unique gait pattern, which is impacted by things including body composition, weight distribution, and muscle activity. Gait recognition technology is an appealing alternative to conventional approaches because it can record and analyze these minute differences to produce a biometric profile.
NATIONAL PATRIOTIC EDUCATION IS A PRIORITY DIRECTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Maksiutov Andrii , Honcharuk Vitalii ,   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University
Published: October 2023

The article theoretically substantiates the theoretical and methodological aspects of national-patriotic education of youth in extracurricular education institutions of Ukraine, which allows to determine the prospects of their use in the conditions of modernization of the education system and preservation of the best traditions and creation of modern standards of extracurricular education. It is established that in modern conditions the activity of extracurricular education institutions is an actual means of forming positive motives for the educational and cognitive activity of young people and national-patriotic education of young people. The aim of article is to determine the theoretical and methodological foundations of national and patriotic education of youth in extracurricular education institutions. To achieve the goal, theoretical analysis of scientific works, synthesis, comparison and generalization of approaches to the definition of theoretical aspects of national-patriotic education of youth in extracurricular education institutions were used. It has been proven that the national-patriotic education of children and youth is a complex systematic and purposeful activity of state authorities, public organizations, families, educational institutions, and other social institutions regarding the formation of a high patriotic consciousness, a sense of loyalty, love for the Ukraine in the young generation, concern for the well-being of their people, readiness to fulfill their civic and constitutional duty to protect the national interests, integrity, independence of Ukraine, and support its establishment as a legal, democratic, and social state. It has been proven that extracurricular work is an informal parallel education capable of quickly and mobility responding to changes in the social environment.
FORMATION OF PATRIOTISM IN YOUNG GENERATION USING UKRAINIAN LITERATURE
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Yovenko Larysa , Osipenko Nataliia ,   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the search for ways of forming patriotism in the younger generation by means of Ukrainian literature. The necessity of implementing the experience of forming patriotism of previous historical periods was noted, which involved wide application in the educational process of the concept of a hero as an example for imitation, a means of forming patriotism, moral and ethical values of the Ukrainian nation. It has been proven that the national hero of the passionate type, devoid of ideological, colorless, denationalized Soviet-type patriotism, found vivid coverage in artistic works, has a special didactic, educational, methodical value today. The program for general educational institutions on Ukrainian literature for grades 5-9, aimed at forming a citizen - patriot of Ukraine, was analyzed. General didactic and specific requirements for a modern textbook on Ukrainian literature are considered. It has been established that the methodological apparatus of a modern textbook on Ukrainian literature should be aimed at forming the creative abilities of schoolchildren and their emotional and value sphere, which is facilitated by: the use of phonorecords of folk songs and examples of national and world classical music; reproductions of paintings and artistic illustrations; inclusion in textbooks of texts of high aesthetic and moral and ethical value, as well as tasks that involve the active involvement of schoolchildren in multifaceted analysis and interested discussion of the information contained in them; the organization of students' understanding of the life path, personal traits of the most outstanding figures of national and world history and culture; the use in textbooks of characters who bear an expressive exemplary and personal attitude to the surrounding world. Emphasis is placed on the urgency of developing a critical thinker in the younger generation, which is characterized by openness to doubt, independence and flexibility.
A CASE FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE HIGHER EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ECONOMY OF UKRAINE
Authors:   KIMEP University, Soltys Dennis
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the study of social sciences and social capital in the system of higher education and economy of Ukraine. The article aims to solve two tasks: The first - is to discuss the, not simple, relationship between the natural and social sciences in stimulating technological innovations; The second - is to show how the new concepts of social and cultural capital are connected to economic development. The main results of the article are presented in a study of scientific works devoted to the relationship between the social and natural sciences and how this relationship relates to educational and economic development. The methodological basis of the research is the methods of comparative analysis of scientific research in the field of social and natural sciences, the authors of which investigated human, social and cultural capital. The article also examines the main scientific discussions on the role of social and cultural capital. These are relatively new topics that are increasingly recognized as important components of development. It is stated that the humanities and social sciences should occupy a prominent place in education because, paradoxically, these subjects stimulate technological innovation and economic growth in modern knowledge economies. This view coincides with the school of New Institutional Economics (New Institutional Economics) and the school of "human relations" (human relations) in the field of management, which emphasize social and cultural factors for the effective functioning of organizations and economic development. The technocratic or scientific management paradigm has reached the limits of its usefulness in education, innovation, and economic progress. This paradigm now needs to be supplemented by more open educational systems and organizations, whose functioning is enhanced by cultural and social capital.
FORMATION OF TERMINOLOGICAL COMPETENCY IN FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN THE ECONOMICAL FIELD OF STUDY
Authors:   Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, Avramenko Valentyna
Published: October 2023

The article reveals the peculiarities of the formation of technological competence in future specialists of the economic direction. The purpose of the article is to reveal the peculiarities of the formation of technological competence of future specialists in the economic direction. The study used general scientific technological competencies of future specialists. An analysis of the literature on the research problem was carried out to study the state of its development and prospects for research, systematization and generalization of conclusions. The work based on such a study outlines the concept of "terminological competence of future specialists in the economic profile." The current state of formation of the studied competence among students of economic education is considered. Students of economic education use the presented exercises for developing the specified competence. Ways to improve the formation of the terminological competence of economist students involve the comprehensive use of scientific and educational texts, terminological dictionaries from various economic fields of knowledge, and mass media materials. The process of forming the terminological competence of future economists takes place thanks to the presence in the economic terminology, which is developed and obeys the laws of language. The article systematizes the main parameters in the evolving economic terminology, which adhere to the laws of language: polysemy of terms; determinologization of terms resulting from their usage in various scientific fields, including economics; introduction of term components into synonymous paradigms; functioning of specialized terms as part of homonymous paradigms; introduction of professional terms into paronymous paradigms; functioning of term components within antonymous paradigms; inclusion of economic terms in word-formation nests; presence of both outdated terms and neologisms in the terminological system; increase in the use of term components in educational and scientific texts. This topic is quite promising, and further research is needed to address the issue of using specific national economic term components instead of extensive use of foreign terms.
PENERAPAN MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS IV SDN 1 KARANGTENGAH
Authors: Khafiyyani Nurul , Aiman Faiz  , Nurkholis
Published: October 2023

The background of this research is the low critical thinking skills of students in Mathematics learning, aiming to improve the critical thinking skills of fourth grade students at SDN 1 Karantengah, Karangsembung District, Cirebon Regency through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model. This research is a classroom action research in which the researcher collaborates with the class IV teacher at SDN 2 Kubangkarang as an observer. The research subjects were 13 students of grade IV SDN 1 Karangtengah, consisting of 7 male students and 6 female students. The techniques used in data collection are tests, observations, interviews, field notes and documentation. The data obtained are in the form of test results as primary data and results of observations, interviews, field notes, and documentation as support. The data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive analysis to analyze the results of the final test for each action. The research was conducted in two cycles. The results showed that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model in Mathematics subjects could improve the critical thinking skills of fourth grade elementary school students. This result is indicated by the increase in students' critical thinking skills by obtaining an average score in the initial conditions, namely 67.79, which experienced an increase in cycle I, namely 73 and cycle II, namely 86. Based on this research, it can be said that the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model can improve students' critical thinking skills in Mathematics in class IV elementary school.
Hellenistic Amphora Stamps from Kalynda
Authors: DÜNDAR Erkan
Published: October 2023

This article analyzes twenty-six amphora stamps found during the excavations at the ancient city of Kalynda in 2022-2023. Twenty are identified as being of Rhodian origin, five are from Knidos, and one is unidentified. These finds not only contribute to our understanding of the Hellenistic history of the settlement but also provide some new information on the distribution and statistics of stamped amphora handles in southwestern Asia Minor. The quantity of stamped amphora handles found in Kalynda during a brief excavation period suggests that the settlement engaged in commercial relations with neighboring regions in the Hellenistic era. About 85% of the stamps found relate to the 3rd century BC, verifying the locality’s situation on a bustling trade path as backed by epigraphic documents and literary sources. These connections indicate an important relationship between Kalynda and the Ptolemaic administration.
Structural Condition Monitoring Using Deep Learning on a Metallic Part Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Byfield Romaine , Semroud Ghani , Laurent Matthew , Tansel Ibrahim
Published: October 2023

Additive manufacturing (AM) was originally developed to manufacture polymer prototypes. Today, it has been used for the manufacturing of many critical machine components. Most of the structural health monitoring (SHM) methods were developed for monitoring the condition of large and thin plates on airplane fuselages. Additively manufactured parts are generally small, thick, and have complex geometries. SHM methods have been improved to sense load, detect defects, and identify loose bolts with the help of a permanently installed sensor. In this study, the adaptability of SHM methods was researched with additively manufactured metal parts with complex geometry. Magnets were used to apply pressure to 9 different locations on the surface of a stainless steel additively manufactured thick plate with deep groves. SHM was used to estimate the magnets’ location. Many SHM (Lamb wave) methods cannot work on smaller parts since their dimensions are shorter or very close to the wavelength of the created oscillations. Surface response to excitation (SuRE) method which has similar characteristics to electromechanical impedance methods was used for data collection. To obtain descriptive features of the time domain data, fast Fourier transformation (FFT), short-time Fourier transformation (STFT), continuous wavelet transformation (CWT), and synchrosqueezing transform (SST) were applied to CWT. 1D and 2D convolutional neural networks (CNN) were used to classify the cases. When CNN was optimized for the analysis of our data, 100% location estimation accuracy was obtained by using 50% of 320 scalograms for training. The scalograms were obtained by enhancing the CWT results with SST. STFT-CNN combination was the second best. It obtained 95% accuracy with the same number of spectrograms and training allocation.
A Frame Analysis of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Madaraka, Mashujaa and Jamhuri Day Speeches
Authors: Gacheiya Raphael Mwaura
Published: October 2023

Almost every country in the world observes a national holiday in honour of an important event in the historical life of the nation. Notably, national holiday discourses reveal fundamental aspects of a nation and its attributes. Consequently, national holiday speeches by Presidents and other political leaders emerge as a valuable site for linguistic analysis. This paper, through the Voyant tool, a digital humanity text analysis method complemented by Fairhurst and Sarr’s framing techniques theory, presents a linguistic examination of three of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s speeches in the year 2020 during three Kenyan national holidays. These national holidays (Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day, and Jamhuri Day) are significant in Kenyan history and provide an opportunity to reflect on the social attributes of Kenyans as a people. Further, they guide the young generation about the values and messages associated with these days. These three speeches were made in the year 2020, which was characterized by the coronavirus pandemic and the year when the President was coming close to the end of his final term and was, therefore, concerned about his legacy. These two aspects (pandemic and legacy) imbued the speeches with particular qualities. The paper postulates that Uhuru Kenyatta’s speeches are a manifestation of political, economic, and constitutive frames narrated in an episodic way. Further, the narration is a rich linguistic ground for understanding the government’s agenda. The President was found to utilize different framing strategies such as metaphors, comparison, spin, and slogans in his narration”
The Role of Planning Regulatory Controls and Policies in Preservation of Urban Landscape Identity in Urban Renewal: A Case Study of Kisumu City, Kenya
Authors: K’oyoo Edwin Oluoch
Published: October 2023

Urban renewal undertaken to respond to urban decay and physical deterioration within cities especially in the Global South are rarely guided by planning regulatory controls and policies that recognize the importance of landscape identity. There is need to acknowledge and integrate landscape values and identity in planning regulatory controls and policies that guide infrastructural developments and urban renewal within cities. This should ensure preservation, conservation of the unique and distinct features that differentiate between places to avoid homogenization of cities. The aim of this study is to identify gaps and make recommendations to the planning regulatory controls and policies that support the preservation of landscape identity in urban renewal projects. Legal and policy frameworks that regulate planning, development and those that regulate preservation of urban areas at national and county levels in Kenya through various identified Acts of parliament has been discussed. These legal and policy frameworks regulate urban renewal and or redevelopment through preparation of the Local Physical Development Plans (LPDPs). The steps followed in the initiation and execution of the various works under the renewal are discussed as guided by existing national and county policies and legal frameworks. The study analysed and documented existing planning regulations, by-laws and policies that are involved in the execution of urban renewal in Kisumu City through desk review of relevant documents within County Government of Kisumu (CGK) and at national level. The study presents a conceptual framework that connects urban renewal to urban landscape identity. The study found out that the existing policies and regulatory controls lacked the inclusion of landscape identity in guiding urban renewal and other new infrastructural developments and this study fills this gap. The study recommends adoption of legislative and institutional frameworks and measures that support recognition and adoption of the environmental and landscape values of heritage e.g., within the Old Town area
The Physical and Mechanical Properties of Recycled Plastic Waste Paving Blocks for Construction of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT)
Authors: Nailantei Mapelu Jane , Siphilia Mumenya W. , Damari Oyaro K.
Published: October 2023

The study focused on determining the appropriate partial mix of plastic waste as a replacement of aggregates in Recycled Plastic Waste Paving Blocks (RPWPB) production for the construction of Non-Motorized Transport (NMT) facilities. The plastic waste, quarry dust, and ballast were graded through a sieve analysis to help determine the particle distribution of their particles. The study began with an initial mix ratio of 1:1.7:3.75 as cement: fine aggregate: coarse aggregates. The paving block made from recycled plastic waste with quarry dust and ballast met the specifications required by KS 827:2003. The samples prepared based on the attained optimal mix design were cured for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days and tested in accordance with different BS standards to determine their physical and mechanical properties. A compressive strength of 33 Mpa and 50 Mpa was attained for fully cured samples made with shredded and pulverized plastic waste, respectively. The water absorption was attained at 6%; thus, the proposed paving blocks are suitable for NMT facilities. The study recommended future studies on using plastic as a binder to eradicate the use of cement and other natural products
Perceptions on Drug Use and Behavioural Change Approach: Kanyanga in Rwanda
Authors: Bimenyimana Pierre Celestin , Bikorimana Gerald , Josiane Umuhoza Karemera Noella , Ndayisenga Jerome , Bugingo Jean Pierre
Published: October 2023

The newspapers and media as well as scientific papers reveal that alcohol and illicit drug abuse is of major concern in rural and urban areas of Rwanda. Especially in the areas nearing the borders of the country, the illicit gin known as Kanyanga is being consumed. The government of Rwanda has tried to take various measures to stop its use but seems to need more efforts because the local population has not stopped its use, and its smugglers and users increase day to day. The use of Kanyanga was found to bring some consequences that can even lead to death. With this background, the research was conducted to investigate people’s perceptions of its use and how a behavioural approach can be used to change them. To achieve the objective of the paper, a quantitative exploratory study was conducted where data were collected via an online survey, and respondents were citizens of Rwanda from six districts of the northern part where the gin is common. The data analysis was done through visualisation and explained using the prospect theory. The findings have shown that what people expect to get from the use of Kanyanga is the opposite of what they get from it because of bad consequences including death, poverty, and domestic conflicts. From these findings, the paper recommended counselling services along with nudging a behavioural perspective to deal sustainably with this illicit gin
Transactional Analysis and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy on Marital Satisfaction: Implications for Christian Couples’ Counselling
Authors: Adzovie Rita Holm
Published: October 2023

Marital satisfaction may be the sole key to a couple’s happiness. Thus, this study explores the application of Transactional Analysis and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in relation to the improvement of marital satisfaction in Christian couples. The study adopted the non-randomised control group pretest-post-test quasi-experimental. The sample size of 400 was purposively drawn from a population of 34,518 for the study. Based on the analysis of the 400 inventories, 15 ‘dissatisfied couples’ (making a total of 30 respondents) were selected and placed into control and experimental groups. The research instrument used was the Marital Satisfaction Inventory (MSI) with a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient (r) of .89. The finding showed a significant difference in marital satisfaction of couples before and after intervention with regard to transactional analysis theory and solution-focused brief therapy on all the scales of the MSI. Respondents reported improved marital satisfaction, a change from being dissatisfied before intervention and becoming satisfied after intervention. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that counselling theories such as transactional analysis and solution-focused brief therapy are effective in improving the marital satisfaction levels of couples. To this, it was recommended that marriage counselling practitioners should learn more about the two theories and apply them in helping their clients out of their relationship challenges
STUDY OF HEAT LOSS THROUGH A WINDOW SLOPE
Authors:   JSC Research Center of Construction, Pavlova M.O. , Zaharov V.A. ,   JSC Research Center of Construction, Kvardakova A.M. ,   Moscow State  University of Civil Engineering
Published: October 2023

An assessment of the energy eciency requirements of the designed and already constructed buildings has been made. The analysis of the thermal heterogeneity of the structures of the external walls of the erected buildings is carried out. The importance of edge zones in the calculation of heat losses through enclosing structures is determined. The results of calculations of heat loss through the window slope node for a window with an aluminum profile are presented. Among the three considered insulation materials, the best option was chosen in terms of thermal protection eciency, cost and technical characteristics in general. The main problem considered in the article is the underestimation of the influence of the edge zones of windows on the overall level of heat loss through the enclosing structures of the building.
AMENDMENTS No. 3 TO THE STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES (SP 294.1325800.2017)
Authors:   JSC  Research Center of Construction, VEDYAKOV I.I. , Gukova M.I. ,   JSC  Research Center of Construction, Farfel M.I. ,   JSC  Research Center of Construction
Published: October 2023

Amendments No. 3 to SP 294.1325800.2017 “Steel structures. Design rules” are given to help designers and in response to questions received by developers from 2020 to 2022. Changes No. 3 included 10 sections. At the same time, section 2 “Regulatory references” takes into account the new codes of rules and GOST standards that have come into effect, changes to the codes of rules, including in SP 16.13330. The most significant are the changes made to Section 7 (based on the stability of channel cross-section rods subject to compression and bending in two planes) and Section 20 to the requirements for the calculation of beams with a perforated wall made of rolled I-beams (≥ 20) made of steel with a yield strength accepted according to Table B.5 SP 16.13330.2017, or a welded section made of rolled steel sheets with a yield strength accepted according to Table B.3 of SP 16.13330.2017.
FREQUENCY SPECTRUM OF NATURAL OSCILLATIONS AND PLANAR MODEL CONSOLE TRUSS FIRST FREQUENCY ANALYTICAL EVALUATION
Authors:   National Research University “MPEI”, Kirsanov M.N.
Published: October 2023

A formula is derived for the dependence of the lower limit of the main natural frequency of a statically determined cantilever truss on the number of panels. The lattice of the truss is cruciform. The mass of the truss is concentrated in its nodes. Vertical vibrations of nodes are considered. The forces in the bars for calculating the stiffness matrix of the structure according to the Maxwell-Mohr formula are found by cutting out the nodes. Equilibrium equations for nodes are compiled and solved in symbolic form in the Maple computer mathematics system. To determine the lower limit of the first natural frequency of the structure, the Dunkerley method is used. The approximate analytical solution is compared with the lowest frequency of the entire spectrum of oscillation frequencies found numerically. The comparison shows the high accuracy of the resulting formula. As the number of panels increases, the error of the approximate solution decreases. Features of the spectrum of a family of trusses of different orders are revealed. Two spectral constants are found.
METHOD FOR CALCULATING ROD SYSTEMS FOR INTERACTION WITH AN INERTIAL LOAD AT VARIABLE SPEED
Authors:   Russian University of Transport, Ivanchenko I.I.
Published: October 2023

The method of calculating rod systems for interaction with a mobile inertial load at a variable speed of motion using the proposed rod boundary elements (GE) is considered. Test problems on the movement of a load with variable speeds along a pivotally supported beam with its discretization by a set of GE are considered. The problem of movement in the braking mode of a high-speed train on a frame overpass is considered. To construct the methodology, the step method proposed earlier by the author of the article is used to solve problems of unsteady dynamics of structures and the method of calculating structures for the action of mobile force and inertial loads (the method of nodal accelerations).
THE LIMITING STATE OF A ROUND-SECTION ROD MADE OF AN IDEALLY PLASTIC MATERIAL WHEN STRETCHED WITH BENDING
Authors:   JSC “Lengidroproekt”, Mishchenko V.V.
Published: October 2023

The result of the plastic analysis of the rod is presented in the form of the dependence of the limiting bending moment on the axial force. For a round rod made of an ideally plastic material, the boundary separating the zone of the elastic-plastic state of the cross-section material from the area of its plastic flow is determined. The results are necessary for the theoretical substantiation of the phenomenon of “stretching” of wires and cables – the residual inelastic elongation of long flexible threads.
METHOD OF FORCES IN PROBLEMS OF PLATE BENDING
Authors:   Belarusian National Technical University, Bosakov S.V.
Published: October 2023

In the paper under consideration, an approach is presented that makes it possible, on the basis of exact solutions for the bending of rectangular and round plates in a linear setting, to calculate plates with any number of support connections for a vertical load. The approach is based on the method of forces and leads the problem to the solution of a system of linear algebraic equations, which consists in efforts in support connections. Using the principle of independence of action of forces, it is possible to determine the displacement of the plate and the forces in it.Earlier, the author published a solution to the problem of bending plates with different support fastenings using a mixed method. Along with the proposed work, these articles make it possible to calculate various problems of plate bending for an arbitrary vertical load, with any type of support fastening.Three examples are given for plates in Cartesian and polar coordinates.
I-BEAM BENT-WELDED PROFILES WITH PERFORATED WALLS AND CALCULATION OF THEIR OPTIMAL LAYOUTS
Authors:   North-Caucasus federal university, Marutyan A.S.
Published: October 2023

A new technical solution of I-beam bent-welded profiles with perforated stacks and shelves with closed welds is presented. Each of the inclined faces of the shelves in cross-section has the shape of half a round halfring (a circle) with a radius equal to the height of the shelves. The maximum height of the cutouts is limited by the height of the single wall. The calculation of optimal parameters along the middle line of a thin-walled cross-section of an I-beam shape with a single wall and closed (tubular) shelves is given. As a double optimization criterion, the maximum of the moment of resistance of the section in the force plane of the supporting structure and the maximum height of the cutouts in the perforated wall. According to the results of solving the optimization problem, the moment of resistance and the height of the cutouts are maximal when this height reaches 0.84 of the entire height of the profile, and the ratio of the width and height dimensions is 1/6,4. The optimization calculation is supplemented by the calculation of the deflection of the punch using the reduced moment of inertia of the section, determined from the equality of the areas of the calculated and conditional plots. A comparative analysis of the design parameters of I-beam rolled and bent-welded profiles with perforated the main results of which revealed a noticeable increase in the mounting (lateral) rigidity of the new modification and confirmed the prospects of its use in load-bearing structures of buildings and structures.
Business education in the system of professional development of corporation managers
Authors: NESTERENKO Svitlana , DYNNYK Yevhen
Published: October 2023

The corporate education system is implemented through sequential and step-by-step in-company training based on integrity of goals, objectives, functions, learning technologies, content structure of the training material, which add flexibility and vitality to the entire learning process with an advance reflection of reality. The definition of a corporate training center in terms of a systematic approach is formulated as a system in which training and development of personnel is initiated and managed by the company itself, carried out within the company and involves internal resources. Thus, training and professional development of managers is not just an element of organizational practice or type of activity of certain employees of the organization, but a full-fledged part of the development strategy of the organization and the entire existing organizational system. To implement this process, modern TNCs create corporate training centers in which training and personnel development is initiated and managed by the company itself, carried out within the company and involves internal resources. The algorithm of creating a corporate training center covers a number of stages, in particular: support by the management, legal and financial support; creation of organizational and pedagogical conditions; program and content implementation support and practical application of the personnel training system; control and reporting system at the same time; adjusting training plans and programs; personnel motivation. The study does not exhaust the problem of professional development of managers in transnational corporations. Issues of cross-cultural training of managers in the corporate education system, training of andragogues (training managers, instructors, coaches, tutors, etc.) for effective activity in corporate training centers remain relevant. Perspective directions for further research are also theoretical-methodological and didactic substantiation of talent management and development of their creative potential, development of tools for stimulation and retention of managers who have received training.