bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Spanish Version of the Mini-Linguistic State Examination for the Diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia
Authors: Matias-Guiu Jordi A. , Pytel Vanesa , Hernández-Lorenzo Laura , Patel Nikil , Peterson Katie A. , Matías-Guiu Jorge , Garrard Peter , Cuetos Fernando
Published: August 2021

Background: Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative syndrome with three main clinical variants: non-fluent, semantic, and logopenic. Clinical diagnosis and accurate classification are challenging and often time-consuming. The Mini-Linguistic State Examination (MLSE) has been recently developed as a short language test to specifically assess language in neurodegenerative disorders. Objective: Our aim was to adapt and validate the Spanish version of MLSE for PPA diagnosis. Methods: Cross-sectional study involving 70 patients with PPA and 42 healthy controls evaluated with the MLSE. Patients were independently diagnosed and classified according to comprehensive cognitive evaluation and advanced neuroimaging. Results: Internal consistency was 0.758. The influence of age and education was very low. The area under the curve for discriminating PPA patients and healthy controls was 0.99. Effect sizes were moderate-large for the discrimination between PPA and healthy controls. Motor speech, phonology, and semantic subscores discriminated between the three clinical variants. A random forest classification model obtained an F1-score of 81%for the three PPA variants. Conclusion: Our study provides a brief and useful language test for PPA diagnosis, with excellent properties for both clinical routine assessment and research purposes.
Comparison of Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Ratings Across Levels of Parkinson’s Disease Severity
Authors: Snyder Allison , Gruber-Baldini Ann L. , Rainer von Coelln F. , Savitt Joseph M. , Reich Stephen G. , Armstrong Melissa J. , Shulman Lisa M.
Published: August 2021

Background: Cognitive impairment (CI) is common in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and an important cause of disability. Screening facilitates early detection of CI and has implications for management. Preclinical disability is when patients have functional limitations but maintain independence through compensatory measures. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) with levels of PD severity and disability. Methods: PD patients (n = 2,234) in a large observational study were stratified by disease severity, based on Total Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (Total UPDRS) and Hoehn and Yahr (HY) stage. Using MMSE (n = 1,184) or MoCA (n = 1,050) and basic (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) scales for disability, linear regression analysis examined associations between cognitive status and disability. Results: Cognition and disability were highly correlated, with the strongest correlation between IADL and MoCA. Only 16.0% of mean MMSE scores were below threshold for CI (28) and only in advanced PD (Total UPDRS 60+, HY≥3). MoCA scores fell below CI threshold (26) in 66.2% of the sample and earlier in disease (Total UPDRS 30+, HY≥2), corresponding with impairments in ADLs. Conclusion: In a large clinical dataset, a small fraction of MMSE scores fell below cutoff for CI, reinforcing that MMSE is an insensitive screening tool in PD. MoCA scores indicated CI earlier in disease and coincided with disability. This study shows that MoCA, but not MMSE is sensitive to the emergence of early cognitive impairment in PD and correlates with the concomitant onset of disability.
ATH434 Reverses Colorectal Dysfunction in the A53T Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Diwakarla Shanti , McQuade Rachel M. , Constable Remy , Artaiz Olivia , Lei Enie , Barnham Kevin J. , Adlard Paul A. , Cherny Robert A. , Di Natale Madeleine R. , Wu Hongyi , Chai Xin-yi , Lawson Victoria A. , Finkelstein David I. , Furness John B.
Published: August 2021

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications, that severely impact patient quality of life, are a common occurrence in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Damage to enteric neurons and the accumulation of alpha-synuclein in the enteric nervous system (ENS) are thought to contribute to this phenotype. Copper or iron chelators, that bind excess or labile metal ions, can prevent aggregation of alpha-synuclein in the brain and alleviate motor-symptoms in preclinical models of PD. Objective: We investigated the effect of ATH434 (formally PBT434), a small molecule, orally bioavailable, moderate-affinity iron chelator, on colonic propulsion and whole gut transit in A53T alpha-synuclein transgenic mice. Methods: Mice were fed ATH434 (30 mg/kg/day) for either 4 months (beginning at ∼15 months of age), after the onset of slowed propulsion (“treatment group”), or for 3 months (beginning at ∼12 months of age), prior to slowed propulsion (“prevention group”). Results: ATH434, given after dysfunction was established, resulted in a reversal of slowed colonic propulsion and gut transit deficits in A53T mice to WT levels. In addition, ATH434 administered from 12 months prevented the slowed bead expulsion at 15 months but did not alter deficits in gut transit time when compared to vehicle-treated A53T mice. The proportion of neurons with nuclear Hu+ translocation, an indicator of neuronal stress in the ENS, was significantly greater in A53T than WT mice, and was reduced in both groups when ATH434 was administered. Conclusion: ATH434 can reverse some of the GI deficits and enteric neuropathy that occur in a mouse model of PD, and thus may have potential clinical benefit in alleviating the GI dysfunctions associated with PD.
Does an increase in working hours affect mortality risk? The relationship between working hours and mortality among the older population
Authors: Mercan Murat A. , Barlin Hande , Begen Nazire
Published: August 2021

BACKGROUND: Population aging, caused by an increase in life expectancy and decrease in fertility rates, has created changes and challenges in various spheres, including the labor market. Though health deteriorates with age, more and more older adults choose to stay in the labor force and work into late life. OBJECTIVE: Understanding the effects of various work conditions on the health of older workers is crucial for designing policies and interventions to ensure healthy late life and maintain a productive workforce. To contribute to this endeavor, this study investigates the relationship between long working hours (LWH) and mortality among older populations. METHODS: The study uses the Cox proportional hazards regression model to investigate data from the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS) between the years 1992–2016, a longitudinal nationally representative dataset from the United States. RESULTS: The results indicate that working 50 hours or more per week is not associated with an increased risk of mortality, for the full sample (1.45 [95% CI: 0.86, 2.45]), for both genders (females 0.51 [95% CI: 0.06, 4.28], males 1.45 [95% CI: 0.81, 2.61]), and for immigrants (female immigrants 0.55 [95% CI: 0.06, 4.75], male immigrants 1.44 [95% CI: 0.79, 2.62]). CONCLUSIONS: This analysis confirms and extends the findings of earlier studies by taking into consideration the potential impact of many demographic, socioeconomic, work-related and health-related factors.
PECULIARITIES OF FORENSIC COMMODITY EXPERT PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FORMATION
Authors: Petrova I. , Dontsova O.
Published: August 2021

The authors solved the task of describing the peculiarities of the forensic commodity expert professional competencies formation, determining the components of this process and ways for its further development. Based on the analysis of the domestic scientists papers, which reflect the issues of forming staff capacity in a company and its development, ways for the possible use

 

of scientists developments while training forensic institutions specialists in general and forensic commodity experts in particular are proposed. It has been established that the set of characteristic features of a forensic commodity examination distinguishes it from other types of examinations and should become the basis for the theoretical foundations formation of the forensic commodity expert competencies. It is emphasized that activities of a forensic commodity expert always require creativity and scientific knowledge for research conduct, and the system of his competencies should include basic competencies, growth competencies, strategic competencies and their characteristics should be given. At the same time, a set of functional competencies is defined, which enhance disclosure of the competence concept “functional mastery” in different areas of the forensic commodity expert activity.

Based on the peculiarities of the activities of various specialties forensic experts, including forensic commodity experts, it was found that when describing the structure of a forensic commodity expert professiogram along with professional knowledge (special knowledge and knowledge of legal norms), skills and abilities should be included. It is proved that the introduction into practice of forensic experts certification of such kind of knowledge control as testing, will help to solve most of the problems regarding the quality of preparation of forensic commodity experts and a number of advantages of such knowledge control is described. Recommendations on the assessment of forensic experts have been developed. An analysis of scientific papers of leading scientists and practical activities of forensic experts made it possible to define the skills and abilities that forensic commodity expert needs in his work, namely: specific methodological, research, communicative-organizational, and a detailed structure of each group with indication of competencies is given.
THE EXAMINATION OF SHORT HANDWRITTEN RECORDS EXECUTED BY PERSONS OF THE ELDERLY AND SENILE AGE
Authors: Gaydamakina D. , Drobysheva O. , Grinenko L. , Matsiuk O.
Published: August 2021

Nowadays, the objects of forensic handwriting analysis are often become short handwritten records of elderly people and senile. The study of such records is one of the most difficult when conducting handwriting examination. This is due to the nature of this object, which is often subjected to changes due to insufficient written practice, influence of age-related changes in the body or conditions common for the elderly people and senile, frequent execution of short handwritten records in unusual conditions, and sometimes with the help of other people, limitations in the studied graphic material. The article attempts to substantiate and systematize theoretical knowledge on the study of short handwritten records executed by elderly and senile people through analyzing the literature and forensic practice on the study of this type of objects, establishing individual patterns of handwriting, explaining the nature of diagnostic signs occurrence, determining the structure of the process for solving the mentioned tasks. Cases from practice and related problematic aspects of solving identification and diagnostic tasks are considered. The main characteristics of impaired ability (sensory, amnestic and motor aphasia) to write are given. Literature sources are analyzed, which consider the physiological mechanisms of the formation of writing skills and the features of their changes due to various conditions in elderly and senile people. Handwriting can undergo changes owing to aging of the body. Disorder of hand-eye coordination, conditions of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory disorders, inherent for elderly and senile people, affect the stability of handwriting features. Testaments, contracts of sale and donation, bank documents are often signed by people of elderly and senile age shortly before death resulting from a serious long illness after experiencing such conditions as stroke or myocardial infarction. It is the aging of the body that is accompanied by deterioration in the state of health, impaired vision, muscle weakness, depletion of the nervous system, decreased mobility of the musculoskeletal system and impaired blood circulation. Features of writing motor skill functioning in the elderly and senile people lead to a slowdown in the tempo of movement, decrease in their amplitude and speed, decrease in the plasticity of movements. The correct ratio of such signs as proficiency and coordination of movements is of great importance. In addition, short handwritten records executed by the elderly and senile people contain a limited amount of graphic material. At the moment of executing a short recording, even under normal conditions, the performer needs a certain adaptation to a situation, which can not be performed while rare or occasional execution of a single short record. Therefore, the stability of a skill while executing short recording has an increased spread, and selective variability has low thresholds.
THE PROBLEM OF SUBCLASS CHARACTERISTICS WHILE EXAMINATION OF REDESIGNED FLARE GUNS
Authors: Giverts P.
Published: August 2021

In the process of cartridge case forensic identification common and separate (individual) characteristics are distinguished. Common characteristics are typical for a certain construction/model of firearms and are used for identifying the cartridge case group affiliation. Individual characteristics are random and are used for determining identity. Subclass characteristics appear at the stage of mechanical processing of the firearms’ parts. Therefore, the same marks can be observed on a few parts, which were consequently processed by the same tool. Lack of knowledge on the differences between individual and subclass characteristics may result in wrong conclusions as to identity.
The article purpose is to acquaint ballistic forensic experts with the problem of subclass characteristics, mechanism of their occurrence and the ways for their determination.
The mechanism of subclass characteristics occurrence and the characteristics on the basis of which we can determine that the examined characteristic is individual or subclass are discussed. The main examples of subclass characteristics, such as lands and grooves, arches, circles for which the width, depth and relative position of each element coincide, were given. The peculiarities of scene which allow to determine the individual characteristics among subclass characteristics are presented. Such features include the presence of irregularities along the lands and grooves, which make up the subclass feature, the cross section of the lands and grooves, etc. The possibility of identifying subclass characteristics is illustrated by the real case from forensic practice while redesigned flare gun examination.
The article highlights the need regarding the ability to determine subclass characteristics and the influence of such characteristics on the possibility of drawing up a conclusion as to identity.
SOME ASPECTS OF VISUAL-AUDITORY PERCEPTION OF ORAL SPEECH WHILE VIDEO AND SOUND RECORDINGS EXAMINATION
Authors: Brendel O.
Published: August 2021

A problematic issue that frequently arises in the examination of video and audio recordings, namely the question of visual and auditory perception of oral speech – the establishment of the content of a conversation based on its image (lip reading) – is considered.
The article purpose is to analyze the possibility and feasibility of examining the visual-auditory perception of oral speech in the framework of the examination of video and sound recordings, considering the peculiarities of such research; the ability to use visual information either as an independent object of examination (lip reading), or as a supplementary, additional to auditory analysis of a particular message. The main components of the process of lip reading, the possibility of visual examination of visual and auditory information in order to establish the content of a conversation are considered. Attention is paid to the features of visual and auditory perception of oral speech, and the factors that contribute enormously to the informative nature of the overall picture of oral speech perception by an image are analyzed.
The influence of the visual image on the speech perception by an image is considered, such as active articulation, facial expressions, head movement, position of teeth, gestures, etc. In addition to the quality of the image, the duration of the speech fragment also affects the perception of oral speech by the image: a fully uttered expression is usually read better than its individual parts. The article also draws attention to the ambiguity of articulatory images of sounds. The features of the McGurk effect – a perception phenomenon that demonstrates the interaction between hearing and vision while the perception of speech – are considered.
The analysis of the possibility and feasibility of examining visual and auditory perception of oral speech within the framework of the examination of video and sound recordings is carried out, and the peculiarities of such research are highlighted.
ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL AND BIOLOGICAL TRAITS OF THE ANNOUNCER BASED ON THE ORAL SPEECH IN FORENSIC AUDIO AND VIDEO ANALYSIS
Authors: Lutsenko K. , Roman A. , Budarina A.
Published: August 2021

The article discusses the most common biological traits of a person by voice and oral speech to identify the announcer in the study of video, sound recording and linguistics.
The article purpose is to review some of the social and biological traits of the announcer by oral speech, which are used in modern practice to obtain the most complete information about a person/his personality. The application fields of biological traits regarding human voice and oral speech in the modern world are considered, namely: in medicine (diagnosis of many diseases), law enforcement agencies (identification of criminals, crime prevention, etc.), in customer service banking, etc.
The article outlines the possibilities of voice and speech forensic diagnostics in a modern technological society in order to determine the basic socio-biological traits of a person, since one of the most common means of communication between people is still oral speech. As a special kind of human communication, oral speech is based on the psycho-physiological functions of the individual organism and personality consciousness in the framework of a particular society. In order to obtain the most complete information about the studied object, there is a need to record traces on digital media (sound traces of speech).
From the analysis of conducted examinations and publication on the study and systematization of biological features of human oral speech, the author of the article came to the conclusion that there is a need to further study these traits and integrate with automatic systems in the 21st century in order to not only provide the institute of justice with reliable examination, but also to use this knowledge in various fields of human life.
CHARACTERISTIC OF MODERN POLYMER MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Authors: Pashkova O. , Nardid L. , Rudnieva E. , Zarubyna M.
Published: August 2021

The article describes the advantages of using modern polymer materials for the manufacture of auto parts in the automotive industry. The authors have developed and presented a systematization of modern polymer materials, which are most often used in the automotive industry for the manufacture of both body and engine compartment (under hood) parts, and parts for internal equipment of a car. The studies made it possible for the authors to introduce a characteristic of the modern polymer materials properties that could to be used for the manufacture of a particular car part, as well as indicate brief chemical names (abbreviations) of polymer materials and their compositions (taking into account the requirements of world practice), indicating some properties, namely: heating resistance, solubility in organic solvents, etc.
It is indicated that the use of polymer materials in the automotive industry is based directly on the properties of the polymer material and the requirements for a particular auto part. In one of the tables, a list of polymer materials and parts that are made of a certain type of polymer material is outlined, in another table the information on feedback regarding the variation of polymer materials in the process of manufacturing a specific car part is gathered. Special attention is paid to the example of deciphering the stamp meaning, which is stamped on the inner surface of some polymer parts. The stamp reflects information on the type of polymer material from which the auto part is made, the presence of fillers and amplifiers in its composition, as well as their percentage. In addition, a list of the main types of modified polypropylene, a brief designations of polypropylene various modifications and their application in the automotive industry are presented. For the ease of use while forensic practice, the information on the properties and possibilities of using the most commonly used polymer materials in the automotive industry is summarized in table.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF VEHICLE DRIVERS’ ACTIONS AT UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS WHILE TURNING LEFT
Authors: Lubentsov A. , Varlahov V.
Published: August 2021

The questions which arise at experts while carrying out road accident analysis (forensic expert examination) during technical analysis of vehicle drivers’ actions at uncontrolled intersections, in cases when turning left at a separating lawn line a traffic sign “Yield” is installed, and a traffic sign “Priority Road” is installed at the intersection facing the direction of vehicle movement which turns left, are considered. When technically evaluating drivers actions at an uncontrolled intersection in accordance with the requirements of Traffic Rules of Ukraine, forensic experts who make up a forensic report on the results of road accident analysis wonder: “How to evaluate the driver’s actions who performs a turning maneuver to the left at uncontrolled intersection, when a traffic sign ‘Yield’ is installed at a separating lawn line while turning left, and a traffic sign “Priority Road” is installed at the intersection facing the direction of vehicle movement where the vehicle turns left. Technical analysis of the driver actions who turns left at an uncontrolled intersection should be carried out in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 10.1 and 16.13 of Traffic Rules of Ukraine. This is due to the fact that the presence of a traffic sign 2.3 “Priority Road” indicates the fact that a driver is on the priority road, and must give way to vehicles moving in the opposite direction heading straight or right when making a left turn.
EXAMINATION OF TRUCK TIRES AS TO IDENTIFICATION OF DAMAGES WHICH ARE FORMED AS A RESULT OF OPERATIONAL TIRE WEAR OR PRODUCT DEFECT
Authors: Frolov A. , Shabratko O.
Published: August 2021

The sequence of carrying out of researches of tires of a freight vehicle on the basis of expert practice is considered. The research of tires of a truck has been conducted, an example of an expert research of tires is resulted, as a result of which the causes of damage of tires were established. The tire connects the vehicle to the road, perceives its weight, braking effort and dynamic impact that arises due to the roughness of the road surface. It is not uncommon for the vehicle to operate even on roads with a satisfactory road surface and damage to the tires. Damage to the tires can be generated as a result of industrial damage (factory defect) and as a result of operational damage. The most common and serious cause of premature wear and damage to tires is non-compliance with the established air pressure norms and overload tires. Changing the configuration of the profile and increasing the deformation of the bus cause an increase in the voltage in its material. As a result, it increases its premature wear. At increased load (overload) the tension voltage in the places of contact of the tire with the road increases and its specific pressure on the road, from which the tread wears away more quickly. Overvoltage in the material and increase in deformation is accompanied by a general increase in friction and heat formation in the tire. At increased load (overload) the tension voltage in the places of contact of the tire with the road increases and its specific pressure on the road, from which the tread wears away more quickly. Overvoltage in the material and increase in deformation is accompanied by a general increase in friction and heat formation in the tire. In the course of the research it was established that the tires Satoya SD 062-III have operational damage, the detects damage to the tires was formed as a result of their operation, which could contribute to vehicle overload, non compliance with tire pressure and the movement of the vehicle on roads with improper road surface. External inspection the examination of Satoya SD 062-III tires showed no signs of industrial damage (factory defects).
REGARDING DETERMINATION OF FORENSIC EXAMINATION OBJECT AND SOURCE DATA CONCEPTS IN ACCIDENTS INVOLVING ELECTRICAL INJURIES
Authors: Mieshkov O.
Published: August 2021

Performing forensic engineering examinations of electrical accidents is characterized by a significant variety of factual circumstances of a negative event occurrence, extremely large amount of electrical equipment nomenclature and the number of standards for technical and operational regulations of their use. A separate feature of such researches is the high informative nature of fo- rensic examination objects.
At the present stage, scientists and forensic practitioners have scientifically substantiated and given a definition to examination object − one of the basic concepts of forensic science. Analysis of the scientific literature and the devel- opments of scientists in this field indicates that there is still insufficient attention paid to research of the source data concept used by a forensic expert while per- forming a comprehensive examination of electrical accidents involving electrical injuries.
In order to ensure the proper quality, completeness and correctness of a fo- rensic report according to the results of researches on accidents involving elec- trical injuries; it is necessary to clearly define the content and understanding by a forensic expert of the concept of source data used for research and which are without doubt crucial for its results.
The need for a detailed consideration of correlation criteria of object and source data concepts, the nature of their relationship is determined by the inte- grated nature of applied knowledge in this case: in the fields of electrical engi- neering, occupational safety, life safety, etc.
The article outlines the results of research on relationship and correlation of the object of examination and source data concepts, the author’s definition for the concept of examination source data is suggested.
It has been established that the completeness and validity of a forensic re- port and its legal significance for investigation and court directly depend on the completeness and accuracy of the provided data on the circumstances of the accident, which serve as source data for a forensic expert.
TOPICAL ISSUES OF THE CONCEPT OF FORENSIC EXPERT PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FORMATION
Authors: Nedoseса O.
Published: August 2021

The article provides interpretation for the concepts of “ethics”, “professional ethics”, “forensic expert professional ethics”, as well as their main components are distinguished. The main stages of formation of ethics as a branch of knowledge are outlined, concise information on scientists who became founders of ethics as a science and made a significant contribution to the process of its origin, formation and development, is provided. Complex issues of ethics principles application in professional activity, formation of forensic expert professional ethics are provided. Scientists who outlined main parameters of a forensic expert personality, his moral qualities, are listed. The list of criteria required for forensic expert successful professional activities is presented. The necessity of creating a unified Code of Professional Ethics for a forensic expert was substantiated since the professional ethics of a forensic expert, according to the author, has many components: this is, on the one hand, the official ethics (ethical requirements contained in legal norms, in particular, in the provisions of the Law of Ukraine: “On Judicial Examination”), corporate ethics (business ethics)(in collective agreements, internal regulations are outlined, basic moral qualities that a person who holds the position of forensic expert should possess are presented) and traditional ethics, which basic principles are introduced on the basis of scientific achievements of theoreticians.

As for creation of a unified, standardized Code of Professional Ethics for a forensic expert, the problem remains unresolved for both scientists and legislators as it requires their cohesive and fruitful cooperation, since such code needs to be thoroughly developed by scientists in the field of ethics, forensic experts and lawyers. The issue as to creation of the Code is relevant since the profession of forensic expert in connection with increasing openness of court proceedings becomes public, and therefore needs to be regulated by rules of conduct for a forensict expert while his official duties fulfillment.
THE PHENOMENON OF FORENSIC INITIATIVE CONCEPT AND CURRENT PROBLEMS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN A DIGITAL SOCIETY
Authors: Nedashkivska O.
Published: August 2021

The author addresses the issue of taking forensic initiative by forensic experts which is connected with a failure to recognize the mechanism for its implementation in practice, peculiarities and specifics in the activities of various participants of criminal proceedings.

The Research purpose is to analyze current regulatory framework that regulates the right to forensic initiative and various scientific opinions on the right to manifest forensic initiative as a phenomenon, its significance for forensic examination in general as well as a systematic reflection of practical problems on application of forensic initiative right by forensic experts while practical work, characteristic forms of its manifestation.

The study was conducted by questioning forensic experts from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in order to determine boundaries of possessing knowledge in the conceptual framework in forensic initiative field, to determine the attitude of forensic experts to the very concept of forensic initiative, their use of own law-regulated forensic initiative, analysis of existing scientific approaches and use forms of the right of forensic initiative.

The boundaries of possession and handling of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of forensic initiative and their implementation in practice are established by forensic experts of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Various scientific approaches to the problem of forensic initiative manifestation are reflected and analyzed in conditions of society current development, practical significance and importance of ensuring realization of the right to forensic initiative by forensic experts in their practical work is outlined.

A systematic solution for the problem is suggested: development of an appropriate regulatory framework that would regulate the procedure for using the right to forensic initiative and creation of an algorithm for implementing such a right of a forensic expert in practice, which will take forensic examination to a qualitatively new level and ensure thoroughness and comprehensiveness of research, facilitate formation of the rule of law.
PLACE OF FORENSIC ECONOMIC EXAMINATION IN COMBATING FRAUD ON THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN BANKING VIA THE INTERNET
Authors: Hovorova K.
Published: August 2021

The article determines the place of forensic economic examination while combating fraud on provision of services in banking via the Internet, since lately frauds concerning illegal credit operations have been registered more frequently according to research in the field of financial and credit relations. It is noted that this is one of the most common methods of financial fraud, which is resorted to both by creditors (banks, funds, associations) and by borrowers (business entities, natural persons), and economic damage for these entities and, first of all, for financial and credit institutions, may result in substantial amounts in national or foreign currency. It was emphasized that all numerous illegal financial and credit operations can be divided into several groups, depending on the entity (a borrower or a lender). In order to protect the interests of entities of financial and credit relations and, accordingly, to avoid their economic damage, it is recommended: on the part of a lender (it refers, first of all, to banks) to ensure an appropriate level of financial control which is to properly document credit operations (organization of special office administration by working with documents containing bank secrecy), to ensure reasonableness of granting a loan to a client having him double checked by corresponding bank services, and on the part of clients to constantly improve financial literacy with regard to the above relations.

It has been established that high-tech crimes with the use of the latest technology and software warrant special attention, therefore further research needs to be aimed at acquiring the right to prevent cybercrime in banking. The issues of conducting forensic economic research on the provision of services in banking via the Internet are considered. Based on the analysis of the consequences of cyber fraud that occur while the use of bank funds by customers of banks, it has been revealed that the client himself is the most vulnerable point and he becomes subject to fraud under the influence of various social engineering methods. To combat this method of fraud, Ukrainian banks do not have sufficiently effective tools. The constantly growing number of forensic examinations related to the study of documents of financial and credit operations and expansion of the subject of study of the specified segment of forensic examination requires amending legislation in order to better meet the needs of investigative and judicial practice.
regarding THE ISSUES OF TAXATION OF CERTAIN OPERATIONS ON CHARGING LESSOR’S ROYALTY FOR EXTRACTION OF FOSSIL FUEL DEPOSITS
Authors: Sabadash I. , Kozub S. , Marchenko T.
Published: August 2021

The procedure for taxation of certain operations on charging lessor’s royalty for extraction of fossil fuel deposits in the period of 2015 during forensic economic examinations is considered. Based on the results of review, certain peculiarities of taxation of operations on charging lessor’s royalty for fossil fuel deposits extraction in the course of 2015 that emerged as a result of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine N 71-VIII: On amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and certain legislative acts of Ukraine regrading tax reform dated December 28, 2014, have been identified.

Practical experience in conducting examinations on the issue of taxation on charging lessor’s royalty for extraction of fossil fuel deposits in the period of 2015 demonstrates ambiguity of forensic approaches, as a result of interpretation of legal norms to the extent of their understanding and of certain situations that may lead to forensic economists’ falling outside the limits of their competence which accordingly will affect the forensic expert support of justice in general.

Accordingly, it has been determined that since 2015, charging lessor’s royalty for extraction of fossil fuel deposits that are fully or partially lie at depths to 5000 meters at the time of preparation of relevant tax calculations is a subject to fixed rate in the amount of 55%.

Exclusively in case of identification in a document on examination appointment (engaging a forensic expert) of significant circumstances on the case that are vital for forensic examination and in case of availability of clarifications regarding a specific legal position which lay down a systematic analysis of the current legislation of Ukraine, namely changes to rental rates, which are introduced by the Law of Ukraine No. 71-VIII can be applied in accordance with the principle of stability of taxation only since 2016, accordingly, only a variant conclusion is to be provided, namely without taking into account such legal evaluation and separately based on a similar legal evaluation, for further adoption by court of a final decision.

The above procedure for taxing certain operations of charging lessor’s royalty for extraction of fossil fuel deposits during the period of 2015 while forensic economic examinations will ensure the most comprehensive and unbiased preparation of forensic reports on this issue.
Life Skills in a Minute: Sewing on a Button
Authors: Janney Heather M.
Published: August 2021

Even though sewing a button back on is quite a simple task, many people refuse to try it simply because it seems too daunting. This publication will help you to understand the difference in button types and share the methods to be utilized in sewing a button on. Written by Heather Janney and published by the UF/IFAS 4-H Youth Development program; 3 pages.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h414
Home Irrigation and Landscape Combinations for Water Conservation in Florida
Authors: Haley Melissa B. , Dukes Michael D. , Miller Grady L. , Haman Dorota Z.
Published: August 2021

Irrigation has become commonplace for residential homeowners desiring high quality landscapes in Florida. Turfgrass is a key landscape component and normally the most commonly used single type of plant in the residential landscape. Although Florida has a humid climate where the precipitation rate, on average, is greater than the evapotranspiration rate, the winter and spring are normally dry. The dry winter/spring weather and sporadic large rain events in the summer coupled with low water holding capacity of the soil make irrigation necessary for the high quality landscapes desired by homeowners. This document is ABE 355, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2005.

ABE 355/AE287: Home Irrigation and Landscape Combinations for Water Conservation in Florida (ufl.edu)
Helpful Tips for Chemigation of Papaya
Authors: White Kati L. , Olczyk Teresa , Crane Jonathan , Muñoz-Carpena Rafael , Dispenza Tina , Trafford Harry
Published: August 2021

Chemigation is a process by which an irrigation system is used for transport and delivery of an agrochemical, generally fertilizers or pesticides, to a crop. Often times, the irrigation system used in chemigation is drip irrigation. The purpose of this report is to provide some helpful tips for papaya growers interested in chemigation. This document is ABE 360, one of a series of the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Universtiy of Florida. First printing: August 2005.
Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US
Authors: Mulvaney Michael J. , Bashyal Mahesh , Iboyi Joseph , Seepaul Ramdeo , Devkota Pratap , Small Ian , Wright David
Published: August 2021

This publication serves as a guide to assess freeze damage and discuss management issues related to freeze damage of carinata in the southeastern United States. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepaul, Pratap Devkota, Ian Small, and David Wright, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, revised July 2021.
Stock Plant Production and Management Basics for Small Greenhouse Businesses
Authors: Gibson James L. , Cerveny Christopher B.
Published: August 2021

Vegetative propagation is an important component of ornamental plant production, because noteworthy characteristics such as flower color or leaf variegation remain true to type from the stock plant, unlike the varied results achieved through seedling propagation. Therefore, maintaining good stock or “mother plants” is critical for success down the road. Poor stock plant management leads to poor quality cuttings. This document contains information that provides some basic guidelines for successful stock plant management and stem cutting production. This document is ENH1021, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 7, 2005.
What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping™?
Authors: Momol Esen , Scheinkman Michael , Thomas Michael , Wichman Tom , Hansen Gail , Lewis Claire , Marvin Jen , Barber Lynn , Silvasy Tiare , Freeman Terra , McIntyre Tina , Brown Emily , Peck Amanda , Bossart John
Published: August 2021

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) provides science-based landscape design and plant selection practices for installing and maintaining resilient, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. Once established, FFL landscapes require little, if any, irrigation, fertilizer, or pesticides. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department provides a brief overview of the FFL program, outreach, and requirements.
Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas
Authors: Evans Edward A.
Published: August 2021

Hoy en día, muchos agentes de extensión e investigadores agrícolas incorporan cierto nivel de análisis económico a las decisiones relacionadas con la selección de tecnologas o prácticas que recomiendan a los productores agrícolas para mejorar sus ingresos. Esto es un gran contraste con las dos décadas anteriores cuando poco o ningún análisis económico fue incluído en los procesos de decisión. En ese periodo, las recomendaciones de los investigadores fueron sólo para incrementar los rendimientos porque ellos pensaban que los productores sólo estaban interesados en los retornos netos. Hoy, sin embargo, los investigadores, y los que recomiendan prácticas mejoradas a la comunidad agrícola, consideran cómo la tecnología propuesta y sus riegos asociados pueden impactar la rentabilidad, y por lo tanto se han más en las etapas iniciales de la planificación y análisis de la investigación. Este documento, FE573, es uno de una serie de publicaciones del Food and Resource Economics, Servicio de Extensión Cooperativa de la Florida, Instituto de Alimentos y Ciencias Agrícolas, Universidad de la Florida (UF/IFAS Extension). Este traducción del FE565. Fecha de primera publicación: Septiembre 2005.

FE573/FE573: Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE585, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE585/FE585: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Pollutant Discharge Prevention and Control Act (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Safe Drinking Water Act
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE587, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE587/FE587: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Safe Drinking Water Act (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE596, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE596/FE596: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (ufl.edu)
Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Health
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , D'Isernia Luke , Minton Laura , Miller Dulcy , Corbett Sarah
Published: August 2021

This handbook is designed to provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principle Federal and Florida laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. This handbook should provide a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both Federal and Florida laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. However, the reader should be aware that because the laws, administrative rulings, and court decisions on which this handbook is based are subject to constant revision, portions of this publication could become outdated at anytime. Several details of cited laws are also left out due to space limitations. This document is FE597, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Published December 2005.

FE597/FE597: 2021 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Department of Health (ufl.edu)