bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characters and creators: female representation in comics
Authors:   , McIlraith Chantal
Published: September 2022

In an industry characterised by predominantly male creators and readers, the portrayal of female characters within comics and graphic novels raises important questions of representation, sexism, and the wide-ranging impact of stereotypes in media. This thesis provides an overview of the history of women in the comics and graphic novel industry, alongside a review of a selection of female protagonists. In addition to the research component, these findings will inform the design of a female protagonist for a graphic novel, in a narrative that explores and navigates the pervasive stereotypes associated with female comic book characters.
Research on the Teaching Evaluation System for Art Creation Classes
Authors: Meng Jun
Published: September 2022

Traditional art creation design research is a course that cultivates comprehensive talents in the Fine Arts Department of Sichuan University of Arts. This course has been offered over eight terms, and its purpose is to cultivate students’ comprehensive design ability. This course aims to cultivate the abilities to create and inherit traditional art as well as to control and study the course of art creation. Based on the teaching practice of this course, the teaching evaluation system is reformed and studied so as to form a better evaluation system for the teaching of art creation.
Comportamiento de la incidencia de Covid-19 y vacunación frente al SARS-COV-2 en Colombia
Authors: Díaz-Pinzón Jorge Enrique
Published: September 2022

Introducción: el SARS (síndrome respiratorio agudo severo) es la etapa severa del COVID-19 causado por daño alveolar masivo e insuficiencia respiratoria progresiva; causada por el SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus 2 del SARS). Objetivo: mostrar el comportamiento de la incidencia de COVID-19 y la vacunación contra el SARS-COV-2, entre el período comprendido entre el 17 de febrero y el 30 de septiembre de 2021. Metodología: Esta investigación se realizó bajo un estudio transversal, como fuente de información, se obtuvo del plan nacional de vacunación contra COVID-19 del sitio web del Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social. Resultados: Se evidenció un aumento en la incidencia a lo largo del tiempo, también aumentó el número de vacunas, hasta junio de 2021. De julio de 2021 a septiembre de 2021, hubo una disminución en la incidencia del SARS-CoV-2, así como la disminución en la aplicación del número de vacunas. Conclusión: Existe una demanda de más estudios predestinados a evaluar la eficacia de la vacunación en la reducción de la transmisión del SARS-CoV-2 en Colombia, tanto a nivel individual como a nivel poblacional, con un mayor rastreo longitudinal y en poblaciones adicionales.

Palabras clave: Incidencia, COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, pandemia, vacunas.
DOCUMENTS OF THE RUSSIAN STATE ARCHIVES OF THE NAVY ON THE MAKING OF A.P. BOGOLYUBOV, A CADET, A NAVAL OFFICER, AND A PAINTER.FROM THE NAVAL SCHOOL FUND AND THE KRUZENSHTERN PERSONAL FUND
Authors:   Russian State Archives of the Navy, Demenkova Natalia V.
Published: September 2022

Alexey Petrovich Bogolyubov was born on March 16, 1824, in the Novgorod province. His father, Pyotr Gavrilovich Bogolyubov, was a retired Colonel. His mother, Fekla Alexandrovna, a graduate of the Smolny Institute, was the daughter of the famous Russian prose writer Alexander Radishchev. The family had two sons: Nikolai and Alexey. In 1835, Alexey was transferred from the Alexander’s Tsarskoye Selo Cadet Corps to the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. By the time of Alexey Bogolyubov’s enrolment to the Naval Cadet Sea Corps, Admiral Ivan Kruzenshtern had been the director of the corps for eight years. Due to the tireless reformation activity of the director, the Naval Cadet Sea Corps had an excellent reputation among the educational institutions of the capital. Here they were not only taught excellence in science, but also placed great importance on the upbringing and health of the students. In the Naval Corps, Alexey was distinguished by “...a desperate gaiety and mischievous temper...”. Not very strong, however dexterous, he loved practical jokes, participated in all fights, constantly walked around torn and beaten. In 1841, Bogolyubov graduated from the Corps with the rank of midshipman. The Russian State Archives of the Navy retains the documents pertaining to the Alexey Bogolyubov’s studies in the Naval Corps, the role of the Corps and its teachers in the fate of the future artist.
Applied Econometrics
Authors: Kanygina Nadezhda , Chernyak Vladimir
Published: September 2022

This book is a collection of materials for conducting classes on the course "Econometrics-3" for master's students of the Faculty of Economics of Moscow State University, studying under the programs "World Economy" and "Economic Policy". The presented materials can be used both at seminars and in independent work of students when performing the necessary tasks. The presentation of the theoretical part of the course is extremely brief and concise, it is assumed that students have mastered the introductory econometrics course, and use this material mainly for reference without the need to refer to more comprehensive manuals. On the contrary, the analysis of applied and practical problems is presented in detail, in accordance with the main goal of the course – to teach students the methods and techniques of applied econometric analysis.
Covid-19 Pandemisi Süresince Uzaktan Çalışma Alanları Kullanımının İncelenmesi: Katılım Bankası Çalışanları Üzerinde Bir Araştırma
Authors: ÇAM Alper Veli , DAŞTAN Abdulkadir
Published: September 2022

Covid-19 sürecinde özellikle bankalar, alternatif çalışma alanlarını aktif olarak kullanmaya başlamıştır. Bu çalışmada, Covid-19 sürecinde uzaktan çalışma alanlarının katılım bankaları çalışanları üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. Türkiye genelindeki Katılım Bankalarında ofis veya şubede çalışan 411 örneklemden elde edilen veriler kullanılmıştır. Modelde oluşturulan toplam 19 hipotez test edilmiştir ve Teknoloji Kabul Modeli kullanılmıştır. Bu modelin test edilebilmesi için Yapısal Eşitlik Modelinden yararlanılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, çalışanların uzaktan çalışma sistemine uyumlulukları, zaman, algılanan davranışsal kontrolü ve algılanan kullanım kolaylıkları faktörlerinin, algılanan faydayı olumlu etkilediği tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca çalışanların uzaktan çalışma sistemi için kolaylaştırıcı koşullar, endişe, güven ve öz yeterlilik faktörlerinin, algılanan faydayı olumsuz etkilediği tespit edilmiştir.
Sural nerve conduction study: Reference values in the Algerian population
Authors: Mourad Zamoum , Athmane Chaouch
Published: September 2022

Objectives: The sural nerve is the most tested sensory nerve in the lower extremities in the electrodiagnostic assessment of peripheral neuropathies. This study presents the reference values of the sural nerve conduction study (NCS) from a significant sample of the Algerian population. Methods: This is a prospective study of right sural NCS in healthy subjects based on the later recommendations of AANEM-NDTF. The nature of the distribution of each electrophysiological parameter was therefore determined. The lower and upper limits were calculated by using the 5th and 95th percentiles respectively and a logarithmic transformation was performed for Sensory Nerve Action Potential (SNAP) amplitude distribution. Results: 115 subjects aged between 20 and 60 years were selected, including 58 women and 57 men. Unlike Sensory Nerve Conduction Velocity (SNCV), the distribution of SNAP amplitude is not Gaussian. The lower limit of SNAP amplitude was 7.70 µV when using the 5th percentile and 6.80 µV by using the Standard Deviation (SD) method after log transformation. Similarly, the lower limit of SNCV was 43 m/s. The SNAP amplitude was greater in women and decreased with age, height and BMI. Conclusion: The values found in this study are comparable to those published in the literature. It may be more appropriate to determine the reference values using percentiles as recently recommended by several authors.
Determination of Optimal Drilling Parameters of Massive Wooden Edge Glued Panels (EGP) and Medium Density Fiberboard using Taguchi Design Method
Authors: AKTAŞ Emine Nur , SOFUOĞLU Sait Dündar
Published: September 2022

In this paper, the optimization of computer numerical control (CNC) drilling parameters was conducted using the Taguchi design method on the drilling holes’ inner surfaces roughness (Ra) massive wooden edge-glued panels (EGP) made of spruce (Picea Orientalis Link.), beech (Fagus Orientalis Lipsky), Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa) and Medium Density Fiberboard surfaced with synthetic resin sheet (MDFlam). Three drilling parameters and their effects on Ra were evaluated. These parameters included spindle speed, feed rate, and cutter type. Surface roughness measurements according to ISO 4287 were performed on the inner surfaces of the holes, and Ra values were obtained. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to identify the significant factors affecting the Ra. Optimum drilling parameter combinations were acquired by analyzing the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio. It is shown that the most ideal result was obtained with a two flutes cutter (cutter number 2) at 18000 rpm and feed of 1750 mm/minute for in-hole roughness values of the MDFlam test sample. In the drilling operations performed with a double-entry cutter, the lowest roughness values were obtained in all materials.
MACROECONOMICAL AND SOCIAL STABILITY: INTERACTION PROBLEMS
Authors:   Research Center for Industrial Problems of Development of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Polyakova Olga , Shlykova Viktoriia ,   Research Center for Industrial Problems of Development of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Ivanova Olga ,   Research Center for Industrial Problems of Development of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

The importance of ensuring macroeconomic and social stability in the crisis is substantiated. The methodical approach to determining the mutual influence of factors of social and macroeconomic stability is proposed. The conceptual scheme of building an impact model is based on four hypotheses formulated by the authors as a result of generalizing the practice of implementing social standards in Ukraine and existing theoretical research. The comparative analysis of the dynamics of normative and actual parameters of social policy showed an increase in the gap between them. There is a significant gap between the parameters of social policy and the rate of change and the actual value and dynamics of GDP, which led to the conclusion that social and macroeconomic policies are inconsistent. Cross-correlation analysis has shown that poverty and inequality are closely linked to standards and employment. The cognitive map of the interconnection between threats to macroeconomic and social stability hasbeen developed, which can be used to build a simulation model.
SUBSTANTIATION OF INNOVATIVE DIRECTIONS OF STRUCTURAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN THE FUEL SECTOR OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shpilievskyi Volodymyr , Kostenko Dmytro ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Shpilievskyi Oleksii ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

Structural irrationality of the energy sector is often determined by the lack of state incentives for its development, includingdue to the imperfection of the vision of directions and theoretical and methodological support for intensifying the use of existing fuel potential, identifying innovative areas of structural and technological development of the fuel industry of the country, which was the purpose of this work. The main task of this work was to determine the directions of structural and technological development of the fuel industry based on modeling the energy cycle of fossil fuels. A comparative analysis of complete (global) and current (Ukrainian) structural models of the fossil fuel energy cycle is conducted. The irrationality of the fossil fuel energy cycle in Ukraine is revealed, which consists in the mismatch of the structures of the existing energy potential and fossil fuel use, the lack of new energy production processes and energy sources from unconventional fuels in the domestic energy sector. Theoretical and methodological provisions of structural modeling of the fossil fuel energy cycle in the country are substantiated. A structural-parametric model was developed and an analysis of the energy cycle of fossil fuels in Ukraine was conducted. The directions of structural transformations in the fuel industry of the country aimed at increasing the level of energy self-sufficiency of the national economy on the basis of a promising energy cycle of fossil fuels are identified.
DIVERSIFICATION IN NATURE USE MANAGEMENT AS A STRATEGIC TOOL FOR PROGRAM-TARGETED DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL TERRITORIES
Authors:   State Organization ", Golikova Olha ,   Institute of market and economic&ecological researches of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine", Khumarova Nina ,   State Organization "Institute of market and economic&ecological researches of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine"
Published: September 2022

Uneven social, economic and environmental development of Ukraine, increasing man-made load on recreational territories, declining living standards within them inefficient nature management require the choice of strategic priorities to create a strategy of socio-economic and environmental strategy for recreational areas. That`s why we`ve proposed diversification and program-targeted approaches to increase the efficiency of natural use. The survey of the economic category «diversification» showed non-involvement in the variety of its definitions the natural resource component. Thus, for the field of nature use management, the diversification of the natural resources use involves the simultaneous development of various activities aimed at the protection, use, reproduction and restoration of medical, health, tourism and others natural resources, as well as the production of a wider range of goods and services necessary for recreation, treatment and rehabilitation of people in the natural environment. The specificity of the program-target approach in the context of socio-economic and environmental development of the recreational area and diversification of natural resources use is to take into account the characteristics and interests of each of its stakeholders. The main priorities of such a program should be to determine the feasibility of recreational businesses, increase incomes and, consequently, expand the range of recreational and tourist goods and services, attracting investment and increase revenue per capita budget expenditures.
PROBLEMS AND DIRECTIONS OF IMPROVING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE HOUSING FUND OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kotliarov Yevhen , Ponomarenko Yevhen ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Rudyka Olha ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

The regulatory and legal framework for improving the energy efficiency of residential and public buildings in Ukraine has been investigated. A comparative analysis of Ukrainian legislation and EU directives on energy efficiency was carried out. The structure of the database of energy certificates of the State Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine, which contains information on more than 4200 houses, has been analyzed. On the example of individual residential buildings in large cities of Ukraine, an analysis of the directions of thermal modernization was carried out, priorities and the procedure for implementing measures to improve energy efficiency were determined. On the example of the city of Kharkiv, a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of thermal modernization of the housing stock was carried out and the amount of investments required to meet the requirements of domestic legislation in relation to the energy efficiency of the housing stock was estimated. Recommendations were developed for financing thermal modernization works at the expense of residents’ own funds and funds from local and state budgets.
SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Authors:   Sumy Makarenko State Pedagogical University, Ksenofontova Мaryna
Published: September 2022

The purpose of the article is to study the social and economic aspects of social responsibility, to consider the statement to the environment as a form of expression of social responsibility. Social, economic and environmental aspects of corporate social responsibility, it is primarily a number of indicators by which the effectiveness of the implementation of corporate socially responsible activities can be assessed, as well as monitoring and control (reporting).The enterprise should constantly improve the system of social responsibility management in order to get the result in the end. The management of social responsibility in the enterprise is a system by means of which decisions are made and implemented. The goal and objectives of social responsibility are defined by the owners, members of the labor collective and other trustees. The social responsibility management system is aimed at achieving organizational efficiency goals. Management of social responsibility is based on the principle of rational balancing between the achievement of the level of social responsibility and the use of available resources. Management in the field of social responsibility implements primarily the social function, that is, reducing the level of social tension in the enterprise and in relationships with stakeholders.
SOCIAL SECURITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE LABOR MARKET IN THE CONTEXT OF DIAGNOSING THE THREAT OF UNEMPLOYMENT
Authors:   University of Customs and Finance, Bondarevska Kseniia
Published: September 2022

Current trends in the youth labor market in the context of diagnosing the threat of youth unemployment are analyzed. The characteristic of social security of young people in the labor market is given, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities to use strengths and neutralize weaknesses of this category of labor force are identified. The strategic directions of social security of young people in the labor market in modern conditions, in particular, the priorities of interaction between the labor market and the market of educational services, the need to stimulate self-employment and entrepreneurial activity of young people, preferential taxation of businesses that hire young workers, monitoring the labor market and the market of educational services in order to make timely adjustments and take the necessary measures, as well as preventive policies for youth employment are proposed.
DEVELOPMENT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION BY WATER TRANSPORT AS A COMPONENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ODESSA REGION
Authors:   National University ", Yavorska Anastasiia ,   Odessa Maritime Academy", Kovylina Maria ,   National University "Odessa Maritime Academy", Burmaka Larysa ,   National University "Odessa Maritime Academy"
Published: September 2022

The world and Ukrainian market of passenger transportation by water transport is considered in the work. The prerequisites for the development of transportation and tourism are given. The structure of world passenger turnover is provided. The development of sea and annual passenger traffic along the territory of one country on the example of other countries is analyzed. The tendency of the number of passengers transported by water transport in Ukraine for 30 years is given. Measures for the development of passenger water transport in Ukraine are proposed. The Odessa region is characterized as a resort area.
FUZZY EVALUATION OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF BUSINESS MODELS OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Balan Valerii
Published: September 2022

The study analyzes the factors that are determinants of competitiveness of business models of enterprises. The methodological approach to the comparative assessment of the competitiveness of business models of enterprises using the tools of fuzzy sets theory and fuzzy logic, which allows to take into account the fuzzy information received from specialists and experts, is developed. CANVAS business model criteria are considered as evaluation criteria. Two calculation schemes for analyzing the competitiveness of business models of enterprises have been implemented. The first was implemented using fuzzy multi-criteria evaluation methods, in particular, the Fuzzy TOPSIS method. The second scheme is based on Mamdani’s fuzzy inference algorithm. The fuzzy Delphi method is proposed to ensure the consistency of expert evaluations. The methodological approach is practically implemented as a framework in the Matlab computing system. The developed methodological approach can be useful in competitive analysis and strategic planning of the enterprise.
SYSTEM APPROACH TO THE FORMATION OF ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY BASED ON BALANCED SCORECARD METHODS
Authors:   University of Customs and Finance, Ivashova Lyudmila , Ivashov Mykhailo ,   Communal Institution of Higher Education “Dnipro Academy of Continuing Education” of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Martynenko Olga ,   Communal Institution of Higher Education “Dnipro Academy of Continuing Education” of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council
Published: September 2022

The paper reveals the peculiarities of the application of the system approach and synergistic effect to enterprise performance management. The main evolutionary milestones of the theory of management, as well as principles and stages of performance management are defined. The authors formed a three-dimensional process-functional and personal model of enterprise performance management. The algorithm of formation and implementation of the policy of enterprise performance management is disclosed. The two-level model of implementing the methodology of balanced scorecard for the formation of the effectiveness management strategy of the enterprise is constructed. Also the main functional elements of a balanced scorecard system for managing the effectiveness of the enterprise and a strategic map of their application in accordance with the principle of "management by objectives, evaluation –by results" are defined.
REGULATORY MECHANISMS IN THE SYSTEM OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE BANKING BUSINESS
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Muslym Mursal Mursalov
Published: September 2022

The article discusses the directions of regulatory innovation in the banking sector in the context of financial globalization and unprecedented uncertainty. Global trends and national peculiarities of banking regulation at the present stage are highlighted. The characteristic features and peculiarities in the field of regulatory activity in this sector of the economy are revealed. Using specific examples, the author shows the emergence of completely new, original forms of banking regulation, unparalleled in world practice and made possible by a complex combination of reasons (financial crisis, technological revolution, outbreak of coronavirus, etc.). The expediency of introducing innovative practical measures to improve the efficiency of the system of banking regulation has been substantiated. The main directions of their influence on the transformation of this process, a comprehensive study of which will allow to develop fundamentally new approaches to its improvement, are presented. The conclusion formulates the main findings, which, from the point of view of the author, will contribute to the improvement of the mechanism of banking regulation in the future.
FORMING THE FINANCIAL STRATEGY OF THE ENTERPRISE THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
Authors:   Ivano–Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Savko Oksana
Published: September 2022

The paper focuses on the essence and meaning of enterprise strategy. It is emphasized that financial strategy is an integral part and an extremely important element in the system of strategic management of the enterprise. The classification criteria and types of financial strategies of the company is carried out. It is emphasized that for the gas distribution enterprises as natural monopolies variety of financial strategies is limited in comparison with companies operating in the other types of markets. Therefore, four types of financial strategies that encompass the most important activities of gas distribution enterprises are grounded. The work highlights the most significant external (economic, political and legal, environmental) and internal (financial and economic, production, organizational and managerial, social and labor) factors that have a significant impact on the development strategy of gas distribution system operators. It has been noted that in connection with the monopoly position of the studied enterprises in the market, the environmental factors, which affect the efficiency of their activities as a whole, are decisive, therefore taking a set of measures to minimize political and economic risks is important.
PRIORITY AREAS OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Research and Development Centrefor Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Tur Olena , Krasnonosova Olena ,   Research and Development Centrefor Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Poliakova Olha ,   Research and Development Centrefor Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

The article examines modern approaches to substantiating priority areas of small business development support in Ukraine. It was determined that the compliance of economic activity type with small business development programs at the state, regional and industry level is mainly taken into account. A significant factor is the degree of influence on the country social and economic development. The insufficient attention of researchers to the quantitative assessment of the performance indicators of entrepreneurial activity subjects is indicated. A methodological approach to the selection of sectoral priorities for small businesses support is proposed. It has been established that the priority is given to the economic activity type based on the indicators rank of the of small business performance for the current values and the rank based on the of growth (fall) rate. It has been reported that the methodical approach allows to formulate a small business measures support according to the current level of priority (high, middle and low).
MARKETING MANAGEMENT OF RETAIL ENTERPRISES ON-OFF-ONLINE MODE
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Chunikhina Tetіana , Klibanska Olena ,   Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics
Published: September 2022

Currently, there is an active introduction and development of marketing in the field of retail. However, the marketing tools used by commercial enterprises are mainly limited to the marketing mix. Much attention is also paid to merchandising, market segmentation and positioning of trade enterprises, the life cycle of retail enterprises, the importance of sales in retail activities, the development of organizational structures of trade enterprises, trade marketing. By anticipating consumer needs, using digital resources to enhance their experience, and working with partners to close gaps in customer satisfaction, retailers can remain competitive if they focus their marketing efforts on modern online marketing tools. The development of market relations has necessitated the wider use of marketing in the practice of retail trade. Marketing activities in offline and on-line trade is a set of promotional activities developed in accordance with the marketing program and aimed at consumers of goods (services) representing relevant market segments in order to provoke their reaction, which contributes to the decision of the manufacturer their strategic and tactical objectives. Marketing activities of any Internet project are aimed primarily at growing the audience of resource users and retaining existing customers. The chapter highlights the issues of marketing management of retail enterprises in offline mode. And the importance of managing the marketing of retail businesses online.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF COUNTRIES DURING THE PANDEMIC CRISIS
Authors:   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Gusarova Svetlana
Published: September 2022

The year 2020 was one of the toughest years for the entire global economy. Countries faced a protracted crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. To cope with this problem, many countries were forced to declare national quarantines. Many sectors of the economy were affected. Almost every country in the world is experiencing a decline in GDP. Governments around the world, including the BRICS and EAEU groups, have introduced measures to stabilize their economies. The analysis conducted in this paper allowed us to identify the problems that countries faced during the coronavirus pandemic and to identify ways to overcome their crisis.
UNIVERSITIES OF THE FUTURE: SCENARIOS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors:   O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv, Kyzym Mykola , Khaustova Viktoriia ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Reshetniak Olena ,   Research Centre of Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Published: September 2022

The aim of the study is to identify scenarios for the development of higher education and actualize the problems of development of Ukrainian universities in connection with changes in the world educational space. Scenarios for the development of higher education, including under the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, were considered. It was revealed that the university of the future should be adaptive to the new conditions of distance learning, cooperation with business. It has been proved that the prospects for the development of domestic higher education and the prevention of the loss of its status depend on effective cooperation and integration between education, science and business. The organizational and economic mechanism for the integration of education, science and business on the basis of the formation of an innovation ecosystem around the university is proposed. The presented developments are aimed at increasing the positive impact of scientific and educational activities on the socio-economic development of Ukraine, ensuring the training of highly qualified personnel in accordance with the needs of the country’s innovative development.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATION PROCESSES IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
Authors:   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University, Masliaieva Olga , Sitkovska Alla ,   Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University
Published: September 2022

To restore the economy of Ukraine it is necessary to develop agricultural production on an intensive basis, which will ensure food security of the country, as well as to realize the competitive advantages of the country on world food markets. It is determined that integration is aimed at ensuring the continuous functioning of all types of reproductive technological chain (production of raw materials, storage, processing and sales of released products to consumers). The principles of formation of integration system of production and processing of agricultural products to implement the tasks of its modern development were determined. It is proved that a promising direction to improve the efficiency of production and processing of raw materials is the creation of an agricultural financial group (AIFG), which includes several associations of enterprises, as well as an insurance company and operating bank, which will be independent participants of AIFG. During the formation of the agroindustrial financial group, a possible cash flow between its members was suggested.
Effects of Rourea coccinea ethanolic root extract on ovalbumin-induced allergic asthma in rats
Authors: Kossivi DOSSEH  , Kokou IDOH  , Wilfrid Kpèdétin Dieudonné AGBODJOGBE  , Amegnona AGBONON
Published: September 2022

Rourea coccinea (syn. Byrsocarpus coccineus) Schum. and Thonn. (Connaraceae) is a medicinal plant that is being used for the treatment of various disorders in Tropical Africa. Previously, we reported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of ethanolic extract of R. coccinea root bark (EERc). The present study aimed to test protective potential effects of EERc treatments against ovalbumin-induced airway lung inflammatory and to investigate some of its possible underlying mechanism on allergic asthma. Rats were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin (OVA), and were orally treated daily with EERc at 200, 400 and 800 mg/kg from day 24 to day 27 post sensitization. The number of total and differential inflammatory cells, leakage of Evans blue dye tracer, histamine and TNF-α level in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid were measured. OVA instillation induced airway lung inflammation, which was significantly suppressed by pre-treatment with EERc. Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) revealed that EERc pre-treatment significantly inhibited leukocytosis and reduced Evans blue dye content in the BAL fluid. EERc also significantly decreased the production and release of histamine and TNF-α. Our study shows that EERc possesses significant anti-allergic activity which might be attributed to reduction of histamine, TNF-α in the BAL fluid.
Factors affecting procurement performance in selected municipal assemblies in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Authors: Kwasi Boateng Adjepong  , Augustine Anane
Published: September 2022

Procurement continues to receive enormous attention in the public sector of developing countries due to the high amount of financial investment fueled into the function for the acquisition of goods works and services. Amidst the compliance measures such as the public procurement act or regulation instruments introduced to curtail the activities involved in the function there is also the inadequate measurement of procurement performance with a few done only on cost as compared to other functions that recognize this attempt as a key measure of continuous improvement. The relevance of measuring procurement performance as has been illustrated through research by many writers due to the fact that the materials and other acquisitions obtained through procurement accounts for about eighty percent of (80%) an institutions finances being private or public. Procurement performance measurement served the ability to meet environmental requirements, institutional demands and provide the creativity to develop strategies to respond to these demands. The current study was that of descriptive aimed at assessing the factors affecting procurement performance in the public. Procurement planning and staff competency were the key variables used to assess procurement performance in the Asokwa and Oforikrom Municipal Assemblies due to their recognition in the public procurement Act 914 of Ghana in Section 21 under Part 3 for procurement planning and staff competency also addressed in Section 18(3). Questionnaires were distributed to 150 purposely sampled personnel involved in procurement questioned under a 5-point Likert scale following which 142 responses were obtained. Unscored by a quantitative research approach, the SPSS was used to analyze data through means statistics. The findings of the study revealed that procurement planning and staff competency affected procurement performance. In addition, all staff competencies listed provided a mean score within the range of 4.00 and above which implies that they all affect procurement performance. The researcher recommended future studies using same factors as variables of measure for a different case area to serve as variation and addition to knowledge. It was also suggested that other factors including budget or resource allocation, political interference, procurement procedures, contract management, quality of items produced, time delivery or lead time and many more be used as variables of measuring procurement performance in future studies.
PENGARUH METODE EKSTRAKSI TERHADAP KADAR FLAVONOID EKSTRAK ETANOL DAUN BINAHONG(Anredera Cordifolia (Ten.)) DENGAN METODE SPEKTROFOTOMETRI UV-VIS
Authors: Noviyanty Yuska , Harlina Harlina , Adha Ayu Yulianti
Published: September 2022

ABSTRAK

Daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten)) adalah salah satu tanaman yang secara empiris,dan mengandung banyak senyawa metabolit sekunder salah satunya senyawa flavonoid. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk melihat adanya pengaruh ekstrak etanol daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten.)) dengan menggunakan metode ekstraksi maserasi dan soxhletasi serta akan membandingkan hasil identifikasi dan penetapan kadar dari ekstraksi daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten.)) dengan menggunakan metode spektrofotometri Uv-Vis.

Proses ekstraksi dengan cara maserasi dan soxhletasi dilakukan untuk mendapatkan ekstrak daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten.)). Kemudian dilakukan identifikasi senyawa flavonoid dengan penambahan serbuk Mg dan HCl dimana positif flavonoid jika berwarna kuning-orange. Penetapan kadar senyawa flavonoid dari ekstrak daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten)) dengan metode spektrofotometri UV-Vis.

Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa ekstrak daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten)) metode maserasi dan soxhletasi positif mengandung flavonoid, dilihat dari warna yang dihasilkan yaitu orange. Serta didapatkan kadar flavonoid ekstrak etanol daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten)) metode maserasi adalah 2,43 %. Sedangkan kadar flavonoid ekstrak etanol daun binahong (Anredera cordifolia(Ten)) metode soxhletasi adalah 1,76%
VARIASI EKSTRAK DAUN JAMBU BIJI MERAH (Psidium guajava L.) PADA LULUR BODY SCRUB
Authors: Sopianti Densi Selpia , Munawara Laila
Published: September 2022

Jambu biji merah merupakan tanaman yang mudah sekali dijumpai di daerah tropis khususnya di Indonesia.  Selain buahnya yang dimanfaatkan, banyak masyarakat menggunakan daun jambu biji merah sebagai kosmetik secara alami. Salah satu kandungan  dari daun jambu biji merah adalah flavonoid sejumlah 17,4%  yang mana salah satu fungsi flavonoid ini  sebagai antioksidan yang mampu menangkal radikal bebas yang mana radikal bebas ini dapat merusak sel-sel tubuh. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendapatkan formula terbaik dari variasi ekstrak daun jambu biji merah (Psidium guajava L.) pada sediaan lulur body scrub. Pembuatan ekstrak dilakukan dengan metode maserasi dengan menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%, variasi ekstrak yang digunakan F0=0%, F1=4%, F2=6%, F3=8%. Lulur body scrub dari ekstrak Psidium guajava dilakukan uji evaluasi meliputi uji organoleptis, uji homogenitas, uji pH, uji stabilitas, uji viskositas, uji daya lekat, uji daya sebar, dan uji tipe krim. Hasil ekstrak daun jambu biji merah (Psidium guajava L) dapat diformulasikan sebagai sediaan lulur body scrub. Hasil percobaan sifat fisik, maka variasi konsentrasi Ekstrak daun jambu biji merah mempengaruhi sifat fisik lulur yang dihasilkan terutama pada organoleptis dan viskositas. Semakin tinggi konsentrasi Ekstrak daun jambu biji merah maka semakin pekat warnanaya dan semakin kental. Tidak berpengaruh pada daya sebar, pH dan daya lekat.
FERMENTATION PROCESS OF BEEF EFFECTED BY ITS PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TRAITS
Authors: Войцехівська Любов , Франко Олена , Вербицький Сергій , Охрименко Юрій
Published: September 2022

The processes of natural fermentation of raw meats, as well as intensive technologies based on them, make it possible to provide rheological characteristics of finished products acceptable to consumers, especially the products made from beef. Biochemical changes in raw materials caused by the action of enzymes make it possible to provide acceptable functional and technological properties, intensify the production process, improve the storage capacity of products, raise the nutritional value of finished products and the degree of digestibility of meat products by humans. Relevance of the topic. Introduction of advanced technologies in the domestic meat processing industry. The subject is oxidative properties of fermented beef. The purpose of the work is a scientific substantiation of the most rational ways of fermenting meat raw materials, establishing requirements for raw materials for the production of fermented meat. Research methods. Statistical processing of the obtained results was performed based on the calculation of arithmetic mean values and the mean square error. The results of the study. A dry fermentation method was chosen for 18 days at a temperature of (2±2)°C, humidity – (75- 80)%. It was determined that the pH value on the first day of storage (fermentation) in two experimental samples of the long back muscle isolated from the carcasses of Aberdeen Angus bulls has an overestimated value (more than 6.2 units), which characterizes their possible involvement in the DFD meat group; according to the sensorial evaluation, the meat of these samples has certain differences: a darker color and a tougher texture than in other experimental samples. It has been established that in terms of structural and mechanical parameters, meat from different breeds of experimental animals also has differences: elasticity ranges from 18.2 kN/m2 to 28.3 kN/m2, penetration forces - from 152.3 kN/m2 to 465.3 kN/m2, which is associated with different pH levels. It has been established that during storage, the rheological properties of beef improve: the penetration force decreases, the elasticity increases. A positive effect of fermentation for 18 days at a temperature of (2 ± 2)°C on the consumer characteristics of meat was also found.
БЕЗПЕЧНІСТЬ І ЯКІСТЬ СИРУ: STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
Authors: Шугай Мирослава
Published: September 2022

Предмет дослідження. Інтоксикації стафілококової етіології становлять чималу частку харчових захворювань мікробного походження в усіх країнах світу. Практично будь-який харчовий продукт може бути контамінований стафілококовими клітинами або їх токсинами і представляти небезпеку для споживача. Виробництво сиру – нестерильний процес. Крім бажаної мікрофлори – лактобактерій закваски, у сирні чани неминуче потрапляють сторонні мікроорганізми, у тому числі золотистий стафілокок, що створює потенційну небезпеку репродукції стафілококових клітин і накопичення їх токсинів у цільовому продукті. Cтафілококові токсини відзначаються стійкістю до дії високої температури і ферментів та не інактивуються під час тривалого зберігання продукту. Споживання сиру, забрудненого стафілококами і їх токсинами, може призвести до розвитку харчових отруєнь людей. Метою наукового дослідження було провести систематизацію інформації щодо джерел забруднення та впливу технологічних умов виробництва сиру на репродукцію бактерій виду Staphylococcus аureus (S. аureus) і їх токсинів; визначити способи запобігання репродукції стафілококових клітин і синтезу токсинів під час виробництва сиру, що дозволить підвищити рівень безпечності та якості цільового продукту. Матеріали та методи. Сучасні аналітичні дані щодо особливостей біології бактерій виду S. аureus, їх чутливості до фізико-хімічних факторів, які мають місце у технологічному ланцюжку виробництва сиру; сучасні медичні дані, пов’язані з впливом золотистого стафілококу та його метаболітів на здоров’я людини; нормативні документи щодо якості молока-сировини та твердих і напівтвердих сирів; результати власних досліджень. Результати і обговорення. Основним джерелом стафілококового забруднення сиру є молоко, тому проблема виробництва безпечного цільового продукту полягає насамперед у використанні якісного сиропридатного молока, отриманого від здорових корів з дотриманням санітарно-гігієнічних вимог. Аналітичними дослідженнями встановлено, що найсприятливіші умови для репродукції золотистого стафілококу і синтезу токсинів спостерігаються під час виробки та на початку дозрівання сиру. Для обмеження розвитку золотистого стафілококу до заквасок доцільно долучати лактобактерії зі специфічною до нього антагоністичною активністю. Пригнічення молочнокислої ферментації під час виробництва сиру підвищує ризик накопичення стафілококових токсинів внаслідок чого знижується рівень безпечності цільового продукту. На підставі результатів мікробіологічного моніторинга вітчизняних сирів, за наявністю клітин S. аureus, зроблено висновок про відповідність сирів вимогам нормативних документів. Сфера застосування результатів дослідження. Отримані результати аналітичних досліджень будуть використані під час розроблення нових технологій сирів.
ВИРОБНИЦТВО АМАРАНТУ В УКРАЇНІ: СТАН І ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ
Authors: Янюк Тетяна , Грюнвальд Наталія
Published: September 2022

Мета. Своєчасним і актуальним є дослідження виробництва товарної продукції і насіння сортів амаранту (Amaranthus L.) з високою споживчою цінністю для використання в харчовій промисловості. Мета роботи передбачала обґрунтувати виробництво амаранту в Україні, оцінити стан та визначити перспективи подальшого використання товарної продукції і насіння в харчових технологіях. Методи. У роботі використовували загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи дослідження. Із загально- наукових: гіпотезу, експеримент, спостереження, аналіз, синтез та джерелознавчу базу з елементами екстраполяції; серед спеціальних – загальноприйняті методи наукових досліджень: лабораторний – для вивчення якісних показників рослинного матеріалу та насіння амаранту, накопичення сухої біологічної маси рослин та вмісту поживних речовин. Економічно-розрахунковий, порівняльно-обчислювальний та статистичний. Результати. Аналіз літературних джерел та власних досліджень показав, що амарант відзначається високою споживчою та кормовою цінність товарної продукції та насіння. Розкрито виробництво товарної продукції та насіння, переробку сировини різними способами залежно від мети одержання кінцевих продуктів. Сформовані методологічні засади формування врожайності та якості товарної продукції й насіння сортів амаранту високоолеїнової групи. Підтверджено, що сорти амаранту, як холодостійкі та посухостійкі, можуть вирощуватися практично в будь-якому регіоні України, що дозволить безперебійне надходження рослинної сировини для виготовлення амарантової олії. Оптимізовано елементи технології вирощування товарної продукції та насіння амаранту в Україні та визначено стратегічні напрями його використання. Висновки. Визначені біохімічні показники рослинного та насіннєвого матеріалу дозволили розширити спектр використання його в харчовій промисловості.
Seeds that bloom on stony ground – Concept paper of the future perspectives of the unexploited capacities of positive clinical psychology in Hungary
Authors: Zábó Virág , Gonda Xenia , Keri Szabolcs , Oláh Attila , András Vargha , van Zyl Llewellyn Ellardus
Published: September 2022

Positive psychology has fully examined the flourishing among healthy people but neglected to understand how “optimal human functioning” can apply to the life experiences of a vulnerable person. Considering methodological issues, this article gives a brief overview on how the conceptualization of mental health and mental disorders affects the consideration of strengths along with the presence of dysfunction with the emergence of positive psychology. First, we summarize the shortcomings of the applicability of clinical positive psychology, focusing especially on Hungarian clinical practice. Second, we discuss the problems with the conceptualization of mental health in positive psychological framework. Third, we propose a model, the Maintainable Positive Mental Health Theory based on capacities and competences. Finally, we conclude with methodological questions and present a research protocol. The key finding of our review is that the opportunity exists for psychiatrists and psychologists to embrace disability as part of human experiences and to show how people with vulnerabilities can be supported to recover.