bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contextos mitopéicos da prosa de Mia Couto nos romances Varanda do Frangipani, O Último Voo do Flamingo e Terra Sonâmbula
Authors: Trocha Bogdan , Charchalis Wojciech
Published: October 2023

This paper presents an analysis of mythopoeic elements in three novels by Mia Couto. Starting from Mircea Eliade’s definition of myth, we look for elements of the Living Cosmos with its axis mundi, centre and periphery, chaos and harmony and quest in the novels. Such structure of the analysis allows us to consider the cultural colonization and decolonization of contemporary Mozambique. We conclude that the analysis of the mythopoetic schema in Mia Couto’s novels demonstrates a crisis of cultural harmony in the contemporary Mozambican state and nation. On the other hand, however, the mythopoetic reveals a horizon of cultural and traditional models of persistence that save not only from chaos but above all from the dehumanization of society.
Statute of Limitations for Restitution Claims after a Term is Declared Unfair. Some Remarks on the CJEU Judgment of 8th of September 2022 (Joined Cases C-80/21 to C-82/21)
Authors: Gutowski Maciej
Published: October 2023

The article refers to the problem of Statute of limitations for restitution claims after a term is declared unfair in light of the ECJ judgment of 8th of September 2022 (Joined Cases C-80/21 to C-82/21). In light of the ECJ judgment one may not argue that if there was a sanction that would deprive a consumer effective claim for restitution because of excessive effect of statute of limitation, such mechanism would be contrary to the aim of protection under Directive 93/13. The regulation contained in Directive 93/13 should not allow for 10‑year limitation period for a consumer’s action for the restitution of the payments made under 30-years lasting bank loan contract if the limitation period passed before the consumers claim has been payable. The ECJ judgment might be perceived as somewhat superfluous, because such an effect would also be difficult to accept that in the light of the principles of the civil law – certainly Polish law, which should give a ground for the assumption provided in the question submitted by the referring court. However, the ECJ ruling itself does not seem to be controversial.
“The unlikeliest twins”: the role of intertextual foregrounding and defamiliarisation in creating empathy in Meursault, contre-enquête
Authors: Karpenko-Seccombe Tatyana
Published: October 2023

Kamel Daoud’s debut novel Meursault, contre-enquête is a recasting of Camus’ seminal novel, L’Étranger. Daoud creates an overt and deliberate set of intertextual references to Camus’ text by describing the same events from the point of view of the brother of the nameless ‘Arab’ murdered by Meursault in L’Étranger. Thus the differences in character and event presentation are defamiliarised and foregrounded. This article argues that such intertextual foregrounding and defamiliarisation has implications for reader identification with the characters and related empathetic responses. Using a corpus-assisted stylistic analysis of the original French texts, the article illustrates these implications by analysing the ways the language of Daoud’s novel may contribute to alternation between readers’ empathy and antipathy towards its characters.
Mechanisms by which spinal cord stimulation intervenes in atrial fibrillation: The involvement of the endothelin-1 and nerve growth factor/p75NTR pathways
Authors: Peng Yiyan , Li Peng , Hu Wei , Shao Qi , Li Panpan , Wen Haiyue
Published: October 2023

Can the spinal cord stimulation (SCS) regulate the autonomic nerves through the endothelin-1 (ET-1) and nerve growth factor (NGF)/p75NTR pathways and thus inhibit the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF)? In our research, 16 beagles were randomly divided into a rapid atrial pacing (RAP) group (n = 8) and a RAP + SCS group (n = 8), and the effective refractory period (ERP), ERP dispersion, AF induction rate, and AF vulnerability window (WOV) at baseline, 6 h of RAP, 6 h of RAP + SCS were measured. The atrial tissue was then taken for immunohistochemical analysis to determine the localization of ET-1, NGF, p75NTR, NF-kB p65, and other genes. Our results showed that SCS attenuated the shortening of ERP in all parts caused by RAP, and after 6 h of SCS, the probability of AF in dogs was reduced compared with that in the RAP group. Moreover, the expression of ET-1, NGF, and p75NTR in the atrial tissues of dogs in the RAP + SCS group was significantly increased, but the expression of NF-kB p65 was reduced. In conclusion, SCS promotes the positive remodeling of cardiac autonomic nerves by weakening NFκB p65-dependent pathways to interfere with the ET-1 and NGF/p75NTR pathways to resist the original negative remodeling and inhibit the occurrence of AF.
Factors associated with gastrointestinal dysmotility in critically ill patients
Authors: Petrović Nemanja , Žunić Miodrag , Pejčić Ana , Milosavljević Miloš , Janković Slobodan
Published: October 2023

Critical illness may disrupt nutritional, protective, immune, and endocrine functions of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to a state of gastrointestinal dysmotility. We aimed to identify factors associated with the occurrence of gastrointestinal dysmotility in critically ill patients. A cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted, using patient files as a source of data. The study included 185 critically ill patients treated in the intensive care unit of the University Clinical Center, Kragujevac, Serbia, from January 1, 2016, to January 1, 2022. Significant risk factors associated with some form of gastrointestinal dysmotility were acute kidney injury (with paralytic ileus, nausea, vomiting, and constipation), recent abdominal surgery (with ileus, nausea, vomiting, and constipation), mechanical ventilation (with ileus, and nausea), age (with ileus and constipation), and use of certain medication such as opioids (with ileus, gastro-esophageal reflux, nausea, vomiting, and constipation), antidepressants (with ileus, nausea, and vomiting), and antidiabetics (with ileus). On the other hand, Charlson comorbidity index had divergent effects, depending on the form of gastrointestinal dysmotility: it increased the risk of gastro-esophageal reflux but protected against ileus, nausea, and vomiting. In clonclusion, recognition of factors associated with gastrointestinal dysmotility should initiate preventative measures and, thus, accelerate the recovery of critically ill.
Simulation of three-dimensional temperature field in high-frequency welding based on nonlinear finite element method
Authors: Tang Lun , Yang Minge , Hou Zhihua
Published: October 2023

In modern industrial production, many advanced manufacturing technologies are constantly developing with the progress of social sciences. Welding, as an indispensable manufacturing technology in industrial production, has received close attention from various industries. High frequency welding technology is needed in fields such as mechanical manufacturing, machine making in the food industry, and intelligent robot model making. High frequency welding is an important technical means in the production process of welded pipes, and the level of welding temperature has a significant impact on the quality of welded pipe welds. This article studied the shortcomings of traditional high-frequency welding, analyzed the application method of nonlinear finite element method in high-frequency welding, and analyzed the dynamic process of welding and its influencing factors. The finite element method formula is used to stabilize the value of three-dimensional (3D) temperature field. This work studied the temperature distribution of welded pipe welding, welded pipe materials, inside and outside of welded pipe, and temperature changes under different voltages. The experimental results showed that the error value between the simulation results of the 3D temperature field of high-frequency welding and the measured experimental results was about 4.3542°C, which was basically similar, indicating the effectiveness of the 3D temperature field simulation experiment. With the development of science and technology, high-frequency welding technology would continue to improve, and the quality of welded pipe welds would become better and better with the progress of technology. The improvement in quality promotes the development and progress of industry, and maintains the quality of machine manufacturing. The simulation experiment method of 3D temperature field has shortened the experimental time and reduced the experimental cost, providing a new reference for other temperature related experiments.
Extraction of some univalent and divalent cations into nitrobenzene in the presence of calcium ionophore I
Authors: Vaňura Petr , Makrlík Emanuel
Published: October 2023

The stability constants of the Calcium ionophore I (i.e., N,N´ – di[(11′- ethoxycarbonyl) undecyl] – N,N′,4,5 -tetramethyl – 3,6 – dioxaoctane diamide) complexes with Mn+ (Mn+ = Li+, H3O+, Na+, NH4
+, Ag+, K+, Rb+, Tl+, Cs+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+. Pb2+, Cu2+, Zn2+) in nitrobenzene saturated with water were determined by the extraction method. These constants were found to increase in the series of Cs+ < Rb+ < K+ < NH4
+ < Na+ < Tl+ < H3O+ < Ag+ < Li+ and Ba2+ < Zn2+ < Sr2+ < Pb2+ < Cu2+< Ca2+.
Violência intrafamiliar contra crianças e adolescentes e o papel do CREAS
Authors: LIMA R. P. , CUSTÓDIO André Viana
Published: October 2023

The subject of the research is the role played by the Social Assistance Specialized Reference Center (CREAS) in assisting children and teenagers who are victims of intra-family violence. The general aim of the research is to analyze CREAS’ responsibilities in providing care to children and teenagers who are victims of intra-family violence. To this end, the specific objectives are to analyze the modalities, causes and consequences of intra-family violence against children and teenagers, to verify the legal protection safeguarding the rights of children and teenagers based on the theory of comprehensive protection, and to study the role of the Social Assistance Specialized Reference Center as a public policy for providing assistance in situations of intra-family violence against children and teenagers. The question guiding the research is to ask what role the Social Assistance Specialized Reference Center plays as an entity active in public service policies in situations of intra-family violence against children and teenagers. The initial hypothesis suggests that CREAS provides special social protection in caring for victims of intra-family violence, providing the services of shelter, monitoring, guidance, and protection, in a coordinated fashion. The method of approach is deductive, and the procedural method is monographic, utilizing bibliographic research techniques. With intra-family violence a means of de-humanization and manifesting in many ways, public service policies play an essential role in its prevention and in the restoration of the rights violated.
Drebrin Regulates Collateral Axon Branching in Cortical Layer II/III Somatosensory Neurons
Authors: Dorskind Joelle M. , Sudarsanam Sriram , Hand Randal A. , Ziak Jakub , Amoah-Dankwah Maame , Guzman-Clavel Luis , Soto-Vargas John Lee , Kolodkin Alex L.
Published: October 2023

Proper cortical lamination is essential for cognition, learning, and memory. Within the somatosensory cortex, pyramidal excitatory neurons elaborate axon collateral branches in a laminar-specific manner that dictates synaptic partners and overall circuit organization. Here, we leverage both male and female mouse models, single-cell labeling and imaging approaches to identify intrinsic regulators of laminar-specific collateral, also termed interstitial, axon branching. We developed new approaches for the robust, sparse, labeling of Layer II/III pyramidal neurons to obtain single-cell quantitative assessment of axon branch morphologies. We combined these approaches with cell-autonomous loss-of-function (LOF) and overexpression (OE) manipulations in anin vivocandidate screen to identify regulators of cortical neuron axon branch lamination. We identify a role for the cytoskeletal binding protein drebrin (Dbn1) in regulating Layer II/III cortical projection neuron (CPN) collateral axon branchingin vitro. LOF experiments show that Dbn1 is necessary to suppress the elongation of Layer II/III CPN collateral axon branches within Layer IV, where axon branching by Layer II/III CPNs is normally absent. Conversely,Dbn1OE produces excess short axonal protrusions reminiscent of nascent axon collaterals that fail to elongate. Structure-function analyses implicate Dbn1S142phosphorylation and Dbn1 protein domains known to mediate F-actin bundling and microtubule (MT) coupling as necessary for collateral branch initiation uponDbn1OE. Taken together, these results contribute to our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate collateral axon branching in excitatory CPNs, a key process in the elaboration of neocortical circuit formation.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTLaminar-specific axon targeting is essential for cortical circuit formation. Here, we show that the cytoskeletal protein drebrin (Dbn1) regulates excitatory Layer II/III cortical projection neuron (CPN) collateral axon branching, lending insight into the molecular mechanisms that underlie neocortical laminar-specific innervation. To identify branching patterns of single cortical neuronsin vivo, we have developed tools that allow us to obtain detailed images of individual CPN morphologies throughout postnatal development and to manipulate gene expression in these same neurons. Our results showing that Dbn1 regulates CPN interstitial axon branching both invivoand invitromay aid in our understanding of how aberrant cortical neuron morphology contributes to dysfunctions observed in autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.
The analysis of machine scheduling problem algorithm
Authors: Simonavičius Julius , Listopadskis Narimantas
Published: October 2023

The analysis of machine scheduling problem and possible algorithms for solving it are presented in this paper.
The Te Deum in Cyrillic Transcription with a Church Slavonic Interlinear Translation
Authors: Springfield Tomelleri Vittorio
Published: October 2023

The Latin Psalter from the Chudov monastery, written in Cyrillic letters around the end of the 15th century, is a document of paramount importance for the study of the Latin cultural tradition in Muscovy. This unique manuscript seems to be linked to the fervent translation activity directed by the archbishop of Novgorod Gennadii (1484–1504). The wide space left between the lines of the main Latin text was without doubt supposed to be filled with the Church Slavic corresponding text. A Slavic “translation” was indeed inserted into the biblical cantica and other texts, among which the hymn Te Deum, traditionally (and wrongly) considered to be a joint composition by Saint Ambrose and Saint Augustine, which was very widespread in the Western Church.

The article features the first diplomatic interlinear edition of the Slavic-Latin Te Deum, which is preceded by a short description and analysis of the Slavic text and its main linguistic peculiarities in comparison with another translation of the same work, made some decades later by Dmitry Gerasimov. Here all relevant differences between the two Slavic versions, both at the lexical and grammatical levels, are presented and shortly discussed. Further, some evident errors in the Slavic text of the Chudov Psalter cast some doubts on the possibility to consider it a real translation in the strict sense of the term; it seems rather to function as a lexico-grammatical interlinear gloss, to be read vertically as an auxiliary tool for a proper understanding of the Latin original.
The Concept of Truth in the Law
Authors: Lastauskienė Giedrė
Published: October 2023

The article analyses the role of facts in the Law and examines the standards of proof of facts. It examines the prevalence of the use of the concepts of objective, formal and material truth as the purpose of proof in the Lithuanian legal regulation, legal literature and jurisprudence and assesses the correctness of the use of these concepts. The peculiarities of the standard of proof of facts in cases of constitutional justice are discussed.
Politicity and Proportionality as Methods for Resolving Collisions of Constitutional Values
Authors: Korycka-Zirk Milena
Published: October 2023

From a philosophical-legal point of view this article examines the polarisation of the politico-legal discourse between liberal constitutionalism and the concept of the primacy of the integrity of the constitution, which from the perspective of modern constitutionalism is identified with the possible use of two different methods of resolving collisions of constitutional values – the proportionality test and the politicity test.
Histological structure of gills of Prussian carp of the Samara River of the Dnipropetrovsk region
Authors:   Dnipro National University named after Oles Honchar, Dnipro, Mashkova K. , Sharamok T. ,   Dnipro National University named after Oles Honchar, Dnipro
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To study the histological structure of the gill apparatus of the Prussian carp (Сarassius gibelio) from the point of view of the presence of pathologies with differentiation according to areas with different levels of anthropogenic pressure of the Samara River in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Methodology. The generalized sutdy results were obtained during 2019–2021. The study was conducted within three sampling sites with different types of human impact. The object of the study were age-6 Prussian carps of both sexes. Histological studies were performed in accordance with generally accepted methods. Gills were obtained by anatomical dissection from freshly caught fish. Photographs of histological specimens were taken using a digital camera “SciencelabT5005.17M” and an microscope “Ulab XY-B2TLED”. Measurements of the samples were performed using the “ScienceLabView7”. Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out in MS Excel 2010. Findings. The conducted histological studies showed that pathological changes in the structure of the gill apparatus were observed in age-6 Prussian carps in all sampling sites of the Samara River. In particular, such pathologies as curvature of lamellae terminals, accumulation of mucus and hyperplasia of the epithelium of gill filaments, fusion of lamellae were found. Single cases of necrosis and twisting of lamellae threads were recorded. Most often, histopathological changes in the gill apparatus were observed in fish caught near the city Novomoskovsk. Organometric studies showed that there was no significant difference between the length and width of gill arches of Prussian carp from different sampling sites. The length and width of the lamellae of the gill apparatus was the largest in individuals sampled near the city Novomoskovsk, which may indicate a greater need for oxygen for the fish body in the specified area. The length of the respiratory lamellae was the lowest in Prissian carp sampled near the village of Novoselivka. The lowest width of the lamellae were found in fish from the village of Khashcheve. The obtained data give reason to conclude that the conditions of existence for Prussian carp are most favorable near the village of Novoselivka. Originality. For the first time the histological structure and pathology of the gills aparatus of Prussian carp in the conditions of the Samara River in the Dnipropetrovsk region was studied. Practical value. The obtained data on the histological changes of the gill apparatus of fish can be used to identify adaptive reactions, will allow assessing the impact of anthropogenic factors on hydrobionts, and will also provide the opportunity to monitor the morpho-physiological state of a specific population under the impact of pollutants of various origins. Key words: Prussian carp, gill apparatus, morphological and histological indicators.
Modern aspects of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca Linnaeus, 1758) aquaculture (a review)
Authors:   Institute of Fisheries of the NAAS, Kyiv, Polishchuk O. , Simon M. ,   Institute of Fisheries of the NAAS, Kyiv
Published: October 2023

Purpose. To analyze data from special literature on the current state and basic methods of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca Linnaeus, 1758) aquaculture in Ukraine and other European countries. To determine the differences in technologies for growing this fish species depending on the specifics of the resource provision of aquaculture and regional pecularities of the functioning of fish farming enterprises in European countries. Findings. The review examines the general principles of aquaculture of pikeperch according to various technological schemes, including in the conditions of ponds and industrial-type farms. The peculiarities of the cultivation of different age groups of this fish species in the specific conditions of the development of aquaculture in Ukraine have been clarified. Some peculiarities of the application of treatment and preventive measures used in the process of its cultivation are described. The problems faced by Ukrainian producers of fish products during the organization of feeding of this percid fish are emphasized. Data from domestic and foreign information sources on productivity, methods of wintering and transportation of this member of the European ichthyofauna are summarized. The main prospects for the further development of pikeperch aquaculture in Ukraine and related problems, in particular in the field of technological support, have been determined. Practical Value. The data presented in the review can be used by practitioners of the fish industry and scientists in the field of fisheries in the process of developing pikeperch aquaculture in Ukraine. This will contribute to the improvement of the regulatory and technological base of pond fish farming and increase the efficiency of the development of industrial methods of aquaculture in the farms of different regions of the country. At the same time, the information presented in the review can be used for the training of fisheries specialists during the development of relevant training programs of educational institutions. Keywords: pikepersh(Sander lucioperca Linnaeus, 1758), biocontrol effect, pond aquaculture, industrial aquaculture, recirculation aquaculture system (RAS), reservoirs.
Оптимізація хімічного складу біорозчинного магнієвого сплаву, що використовується при остеосинтезі
Authors: Айкін М. Д. , Шаломєєв В. A. , Чорний* В.М.
Published: October 2023

Поступила 10.12.2018
УДК 669.721.5
Одними з найбільш перспективних матеріалів для виробництва імплантатів є магнієві сплави системи Mg−Zr−Nd. Вони біоінертні, біосумісні і мають здатність до біодеградації, проте їх застосування в остеосинтезi обмежене через недостатні механічні властивості при тривалому впливі внутрішнього середовища організму. Використовуючи методику математичного планування експерименту, вивчено вплив основних легуючих елементів (Zr, Nd, Zn) на механічні властивості магнієвого сплаву системи Mg−Zr−Nd. Оптимізація хімічного складу сплаву дозволила підвищити границю міцності (σB) і відносне подовження (δ). Проведені експерименти на тваринах показали відсутність токсикологічного впливу продуктів деградації розробленого магнієвого сплаву на живий організм. Вивчення процесів регенерації кісткової тканини тварин, що досліджувались, дало позитивний результат.
THE PARENTAL FAMILY AS A MODEL OF YOUTH MARRIAGE FORMATION (AN ETHNO-CULTURAL ASPECT)
Authors: ARSHAVA I. , VELYCHKO R.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The purpose of this work is to theoretically explain and empirically investigate the role of socio-psychological characteristics of the parental family in shaping marital partner choice. The subject of the research is the role of socio-psychological features of the parental family in shaping the choice of a marriage partner by young people of different ethnic backgrounds. The specific socio-psychological moral climate of the family has a certain influence on the course and realisation of many spheres and functions of future marital and family relationships. The nature of personal development and socialisation in family relationships is also influenced by the birth order described in the concepts of sibling positions. The role and place of religion in people's lives is emphasised, and the likelihood of its influence on family values is assessed. Undoubtedly, the decisive factor in personal development, upbringing and formation is the family, the moral climate of which determines what kind of person growing up will be and the very choices he or she will make in later life. It is in the family that the initial stage of personal socialization takes place and the processes of identification, including the child's personality, take place. All this is a topical issue for the study of marriage and family relations of specific ethnic groups.

It has been found that there were links between the level of family well-being, parental upbringing style, religious views, level of material security, ethnicity and the characteristics of the choice of future partner.  It has been found that there are differences in the socio-psychological features of the parental family and the choice of future partner by young people of different ethnic backgrounds. The findings add to the theoretical basis of the science and open up perspectives for future research on the topic.
FEATURES OF THE MANIFESTATION OF CREATIVE POTENTIAL STUDENTS IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Authors: DYSA O. , RUDKOVSKA O.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. In the world of the problem of the formation and development of students' personality, the study of their creative potential becomes important, since the modern speed of life constantly requires from the individual skills that allow to be creative and react productively to any changes. The relevance of the problem of studying and developing creative potential is especially increasing in modern conditions of existence, with a high rate of change in the world, with the ever-growing need to adapt to new conditions, to show flexibility, originality and speed both in any field of professional activity and in one's own life.

During the Russian-Ukrainian war, the conditions of students' education changed significantly due to the introduction of distance education, the introduction of irregular vacations, the interruption of classes due to air raids or the disappearance of the Internet, etc. In this regard, the organization of the educational process has become much more difficult for teachers and students, as everyone is forced to constantly adapt to changing conditions. At the same time, the use of the information and communication capabilities of the Internet makes educational activity flexible, variable, multi-vector, enables interaction between the teacher and the student and, on this basis, promotes the development of personal needs, interests and creative abilities of the students of education.

Despite the fact that Ukrainian students flexibly respond to the challenges of the realities of life, it is still a very difficult task for teachers to notice and develop creative potential in such conditions. In this regard, the study of the creative potential of students and the peculiarities of its manifestation in educational activities, in our opinion, is relevant and timely for institutions of higher education.

In the process of research, the psychological characteristics of students with a high level of creative potential, but with different levels of academic achievements, were studied. Disagreements were established according to the following indicators: general anxiety, level of self-esteem, level of professional motivation and attitude to the future profession.

Based on the theoretical analysis of scientific literature and the results of empirical research, it was found that there are psychological factors that determine the manifestation of students' creative potential in educational activities. Students who do not fully demonstrate their creative potential in educational activities need additional psychological influence on the development and correction of professional motivation, self-esteem and emotional state.
MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH OF HIGHER EDUCATION SEEKERS IN THE WAR-TIME
Authors: LAZARENKO V.
Published: October 2023

Abstract. The paper is devoted to the investigation of mental and psychological health of students of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University in the war-time.

The urgency of the research problem on the nature of the mental, psychological and social health. The human health as a condition of physical, mental and social well-being is considered from the perspective of the holistic approach. The findings of empirical studies about the level of mental and social health of students of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University are represented. The analysis of mental and social health of 1-3-year students of different specialties in Oles Honchar Dnipro National University.

The scientific works of domestic and foreign authors concerning the research of values-based and semantic orientations and professional self-realization have been analyzed. It is empirically proved that, in general, the students have the average indicators. However, the level of mental health of some students is quite low and only a small part of youth has no social anxiety disorder. Over half of the students have high and above average indicators, but a certain number of students have clinical implications of social anxiety disorder. Subclinical and clinical implications of anxiety are typical of the quarter of students of the 1-3 years of study of Oles Honchar Dnipro National University. The third of them has subclinical and clinical implications of depression.
THE IMPACT OF CYNICISM ON THE FORMATION OF A CRITICALLY REFLECTIVE FORM OF WORLDVIEW
Authors: ATROSHENKO Viktoriia Volodymyrivna
Published: October 2023

This article delves into the concept of cynicism, examining it as a philosophical movement and exploring its role in shaping a critically reflective worldview. It conducts a theoretical analysis of the historical origins of cynicism, focusing on the ancient Cynics and their core principles of life. Additionally, the article investigates the influence of cynicism on contemporary society.The article provides a comprehensive description of the fundamental concepts of cynicism. These include the rejection of material possessions, the pursuit of a simple lifestyle, and skepticism towards social hierarchies. Moreover, it underscores cynicism as a tool for critically questioning societal norms, cultural conventions, and moral values. By engaging in critical analysis and reflection, cynicism has the potential to facilitate the construction of a worldview rooted in skepticism and examination.The authors emphasize the significance of cynicism as a critically reflective form of worldview that encourages communities to ask probing questions, analyze various issues, and seek ways to address them. By challenging established norms, cynicism serves as a catalyst for societal progress. It inspires individuals and communities to engage in critical thinking, enabling them to explore alternative paths and foster a more equitable and inclusive society.In conclusion, the article highlights the transformative power of cynicism in driving societal advancements. By nurturing a critically reflective worldview that embraces continuous questioning, growth, and the pursuit of a better future, cynicism can contribute to positive social change. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge the status quo, critically evaluate existing systems, and actively seek improvements for a more just and inclusive society.
UNDERSTANDING FREEDOM IN THE CREATIVES OF THE REVOLUTION
Authors: OBLAP Pavlo Vasylovych
Published: October 2023

The article considers the meaning of freedom in the context of the revolution, its interpretation by social philosophers of the second half of the 20th century (H.Arendt, H.Marcuse, E.Fromm, Y.Habermas and other scientists). It is emphasized that the struggle for freedom can be one of the factors of the beginning of revolutionary events, at the same time, revolutionary events can cause a new round of the struggle for freedom. Investigating the genesis of the concept of “revolution”, it is noted that in the political aspect, the origins of the revolution lie in the plane of “civil disorder” of the ancient polis. At the initial stage, there was an understanding of the revolution as a restoration, an attempt to find the absolute in the past, and a fear of founding something completely new. Based on the comparative characteristics of the French and American revolutions, it is noted that initially they were perceived by their participants primarily as an uprising against tyranny and oppression, as a return to the old just order. The revolutionary goals of the American and French revolutions were identical – freedom from domination. But unlike the French, the American revolution focused not on liberation, but on the establishment of a new republic, a new type of government. Thus, the French revolution was the revolution of the liberators, and the American revolution was the revolution of the founders. A key difference between the French and American revolutions was the assessment of freedom as the main goal of the revolution: the French revolution rose against a limited monarchy, the American revolution against an absolute one. The American Revolution was aimed at the formation of new institutions, a system of checks and balances, and the division of power into separate branches of government. The French Revolution almost immediately lost the public political space, personal “political freedom” was replaced by the “unified will of the people”, and the destruction of the old system did not lead to the proper formation of the new one. Despite the obvious success of the American revolution, it was the French revolution with all its problems and pitfalls that became the prototype of almost all revolutions of the 19th and 20th centuries.
POLITICAL PERFORMANCE AND DISCURSIVE DEMOCRACY: PECULIARITIES OF THE POLITICAL ACTIONISM`S INTERPRETATION
Authors: TRETYAK Oleksii Anatoliiovych
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to clarifying the significance of a political performance, which acts as a theatrical communication action designed to draw society’s attention to the important problems of certain social or political groups. The purpose of the research is to establish the peculiarities of the interpretation of political performance in the paradigmatic and methodological dimensions of modern discursive democracy. The development of political performance under the conditions of the modern Russian-Ukrainian war is characterized. It was found that an important task of modern political science should be considered the identification of paradigmatic dimensions (or “poles”) of analytical judgments regarding the assessment of the significance of political performances. It was emphasized that political performance acts as a postmodern alternative to the realization of the unfinished project of political modernity. The importance of political performance for the discussion of society’s problems at the political level and its dependence on a specific topic and the subjects of its application are analyzed. The importance of public discussion and manifestation as signs of broad involvement of citizens in democratic political activity is revealed. It was found that the ability to express political meaning in a theatrical form is beyond the limits of rational planning and organization. It is revealed that the functionality of political performance stems from its connection with specific social groups. It has been proven that political performances are a form that contradicts the formal procedure of expressing the will and approving the results of the discussion. It has been established that, subject to regulatory support from the state, discussions require voluntary participation and a significant level of competence. It is assumed that political performance can provide certain advantages in political competition due to the imagery and emotionality of the political message. The limited suitability of performance for promoting the values of deliberative democracy has been established, since many cases of the use of performances in the modern period are related to the defense of the right to freedom of speech. It was concluded that in the conditions of political discussions, the importance of political performance consists in creating preliminary conditions for political dialogue.
INNOVATIVE ANALYTICAL AND STATISTICAL TECHNOLOGIES AS A TOOL FOR MONITORING AND COUNTERACTING CORRUPTION
Authors: YATSYNA Yulia Oleksandrivna
Published: October 2023

The article focuses on exploring the directions for implementing innovative analytical-statistical technologies as a tool for monitoring and detecting corruption in the state. To achieve this goal, the author clarifies the content of key concepts, defines the essence of innovative analytical-statistical technologies, and analyzes the applications of these technologies as elements of the state’s anti-corruption policy. It is determined that modern analytical-statistical technologies are integral to information technologies, which have emerged as a separate branch of production known as the information industry. Information technologies, including analytical-statistical ones, are realized through information systems, which combine technical tools (computers, communication devices and channels, peripherals, input/output devices, etc.) with software applications that facilitate the functioning of the technical components and analytical aspects, including the mathematical component (statistics). The use of analytical-statistical technologies as a tool to counter corruption at the state level is driven by the specificity of the corruption identification process. The application of relevant technologies is possible when perceiving corruption as a form of fraud. Therefore, the search for corruption in modern society requires a comprehensive approach, utilizing mathematical, analytical, and psychophysical research methods. This approach enables not only the identification but also the prediction of probable instances of abuse. Five directions for implementing innovative analytical-statistical technologies in anti-corruption activities are identified: 1) automation of data collection and processing; 2) automation of communication and office processes; 3) automation of direct management processes; 4) automation of decision-making processes and development; 5) development of expert systems. It is noted that analytical-statistical technologies find the most implementation in four of the identified directions: data collection/processing, direct management, decision support, and expert support.
Escala de percepções de universitários sobre os efeitos do álcool
Authors: Schiavoni Andreza , Da Silva Almeida Leandro
Published: October 2023

O consumo de álcool por estudantes do ensino superior tem assumido proporções preocupantes, afetando negativamente o seu envolvimento e sucesso acadêmico. A literatura sugere que tais comportamentos de consumo estão relacionados às percepções que os estudantes apresentam relativamente aos efeitos desse consumo. Neste artigo, descrevem-se os procedimentos e os resultados da adaptação e validação, para o Brasil, de uma escala de avaliação de tais percepções. O instrumento utilizado foi a Escala de Percepções de Universitários sobre os Efeitos do Álcool, desenvolvida originalmente em Portugal, aplicada a uma amostra de 202 estudantes brasileiros. A análise fatorial confirmatória mostrou a existência de duas dimensões, em conformidade com a versão original portuguesa, agrupando itens de percepções positivas e de percepções negativas sobre os efeitos do álcool. Foram encontrados níveis elevados de consistência interna dos itens para cada dimensão e índices de validade de critério, igualmente promissores à utilização da escala no Brasil.
Toward artificial intelligence and machine learning-enabled frameworks for improved predictions of lifecycle environmental impacts of functional materials and devices
Authors: Ibn-Mohammed T. , Mustapha K. B. , Abdulkareem M. , Fuensanta A. Ucles , Pecunia V. , Dancer C. E. J.
Published: October 2023

The application of functional materials and devices (FM&Ds) underpins numerous products and services, facilitating improved quality of life, but also constitutes a huge environmental burden on the natural ecosystem, prompting the need to quantify their value-chain impact using the bottom-up life cycle assessment (LCA) framework. As the volume of FM&Ds manufactured increases, the LCA calculation speed is constrained due to the time-consuming nature of data collection and processing. Moreover, the bottom-up LCA framework is limited in scope, being typically static or retrospective, and laced with data gap challenges, resulting in the use of proxy values, thus limiting the relevance, accuracy, and quality of results. In this prospective article, we explore how these challenges across all phases of the bottom-up LCA framework can be overcome by harnessing new insights garnered from computationally guided parameterized models enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) methods, such as machine learning (ML), applicable to all products in general and specifically to FM&Ds, for which adoption remains underexplored.

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Impact of recycled concrete aggregates on the strength and durability properties of pervious concrete
Authors: Nazeer Mudasir , Kapoor Kanish , Singh Surinder Pal
Published: October 2023

An investigation was designed to assess the performance of pervious concrete prepared with fly ash (FA) and recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) in place of Portland cement (PC) and natural aggregates (NA). The percentage of NA replacement with RCA was varied (0%, 50% and 100%), while the percentage of FA substitution was fixed at 10%. Various fresh (workability and consistency), mechanical (compressive strength, split tensile and shear strength), durability (abrasion resistance, freeze–thaw resistance, flexure and acid resistance) and microstructural properties of the pervious concretes were evaluated after different curing periods. The findings showed that the incorporation of RCA at different levels and partial substitution of FA was desirable pervious concrete used for structural and pavement construction purposes. The incorporation of 10% FA in addition to higher levels of RCA was found to be particularly beneficial in refining the microstructure of pervious concrete. A homogenous microstructure with dense and layered calcium silicate hydrate and calcium hydroxide was observed for the mix made with 10% FA and 100% RCA.
The effect of AR docent service qualities on continuance intention: Focusing on tourists around the Incheon opening port within a smart tourism city
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Koh Da-Eun , Jeong Chul
Published: October 2023

Recently, AR docent services have become increasingly common in many tourist destinations. In particular, AR docent services are often a key feature of smart tourism cities that try to provide convenient and differentiated services for tourists by integrating advanced information and communication technology into tourism services. AR docent services combine immersive AR technology with the commentary service of face-to-face docents and cultural tourism commentators usually found in art galleries, museums, and other tourist attractions. Based on the Extended Post Acceptance Model, this study aimed to examine the qualities of AR docent services recognized by tourists using the services and the determinants of their intention to continue using the services. The Incheon Opening Port area was selected as the research context. The area is located in Incheon, the first smart tourism city designated in South Korea, and is known for its abundant historical and cultural resources (e.g., Incheon Chinatown). AR docent services are provided at 12 locations around the Opening Port area via mobile apps. To implement the study, a survey was conducted on tourists who experienced using AR docent services around the area (e.g., Incheon Chinatown), and data analysis included a total of 190 effective responses. The empirical analysis rejected three of the seven hypotheses. Among the AR docent service qualities, it was confirmed that Convenience and Information Service Accuracy had positive effects on the perceived usefulness. However, Information Timeliness and Information Currency did not have positive effects on perceived usefulness. Perceived usefulness had a positive effect on satisfaction, but did not affect the continuance intention. Finally, a positive relationship between satisfaction and continuance intention was confirmed. Therefore, this study explored the qualities of AR docent services that have recently been spreading in tourist destinations and identified their impacts on satisfaction and continuance intention. Based on these findings, theoretical and practical implications can help smart tourism cities that want to establish AR docent services.
Determinants of intention to use Tamra autonomous vehicles by potential tourists to Jeju Island: An examination of motivated consumer innovativeness, perceived safety, and environmental concern
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Sim Miyoung , Kim Hany
Published: October 2023

This study seeks to identify the factors influencing the intention to use Tamra autonomous vehicles among potential Jeju Island tourists. Specifically, we examined motivated consumer innovativeness, perceived safety, and environmental concern as determinants of the intention to use autonomous vehicles. Understanding tourists' intentions to use autonomous vehicles is crucial in the tourism industry, as it is a sustainable transportation method and enhances the tourism experience through effective technology implementation. However, the determinants shaping tourists' attitudes to use autonomous vehicles remain under-researched. To address this research gap, data was collected between May 22 and 31, 2023 from potential tourists planning to visit Jeju Island, with their trips scheduled within December 2023. Data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that the functional, hedonic, and social factors of motivated consumer innovativeness, perceived safety, and environmental concern significantly and positively affect attitudes toward autonomous vehicles, intention to use, and willingness to pay. This study contributes to the tourism field by shedding light on the determinants that influence the intention to use autonomous vehicles, which are a crucial aspect of the emerging mobility form in future tourism. Leveraging the potential of autonomous vehicles to provide safe, environmentally conscious, and technologically immersive travel solutions, the study seeks to empower tourism stakeholders in developing cutting-edge transportation services aligned with the evolving demands and expectations of modern travelers.