bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydrodynamic analysis of bridge piers subjected to extreme waves
Authors: Li Mingjuan , Leng Shuangjin , Wang Yifan , Xue Shihao , Wang Jinsheng , Xu Guoji , Mitoulis Stergios-Aristoteles
Published: August 2024

To support growing populations and economic activities, coastal areas are witnessing a surge in critical infrastructure development such as sea-crossing bridges. However, these structures face ongoing challenges in harsh marine environments. Therefore, understanding the hydrodynamics of bridge structures under extreme wave conditions is imperative for designing effective countermeasures. In this study, pier hydrodynamics were investigated using a three-dimensional numerical flume simulated using OpenFoam, focusing on loading characteristics and wave climb differences under freak and linear waves. The results showed that freak waves induce larger surges and forces than linear waves, with a notable ‘bell vibration’ effect near the wave surface. Moreover, peak forces and bending moments were found to increase non-linearly with the ratio of wave height to significant wave height. For double-column piers, transverse alignment concentrates wave climb on the rear side of the front pier, with forces increasing with spacing, while those on the rear pier decrease. Conversely, longitudinal arrangements showed amplified loading effects. These findings provide valuable insights into the hydrodynamic behaviour of bridge piers under freak wave conditions, offering practical implications for the design and protection of sea-crossing bridges.
A opinião consultiva Nº 21/2014 da Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos e a proteção da criança migrante no MERCOSUL
Authors: Klein Vieira Luciane , Volcato da Costa Vitória
Published: August 2024

Argentina, Brasil, Paraguai e Uruguai, atuando em conjunto,solicitaram à Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos uma opinião consultiva, a fim de receber orientações acerca de standards de proteção à criança migrante, diante dos desafios enfrentados na região. Em resposta, a Corte emitiu a Opinião Consultiva nº 21/2014, denominada “Direitose Garantias de Crianças no Contexto de Migração e/ou em Necessidade de Proteção Internacional”. Sobre o tema, este artigo busca responder ao seguinte problema de pesquisa: quais os impactos da OC-21/2014 emitida pela Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos na formulação de iniciativas de proteção à criança migrante nos Estados Partes do MERCOSUL? Para tanto, será traçado um histórico acerca da solicitação da opinião consultiva pelosEstados Partes, buscando compreender como e por que o bloco apresentou o pedido conjunto à Corte Interamericana, assim como o que consta na referidasolicitação. Na sequência, será apresentado um panorama das disposições normativas e políticas de proteção à criança migrante já existentes no MERCOSUL previamente à OC-21/2014, para em seguida verificar o que a Corte manifestou em sua resposta e quais as iniciativas posteriores do bloco edos Estados Partes para promover na prática os standards de proteção a este grupo vulnerável, traçados na opinião consultiva. A pesquisa é qualitativa, de abordagem dedutiva, valendo-se dos métodos de procedimento normativo descritivo e das técnicas da revisão bibliográfica e análise documental.
The observer's lens: The impact of personality traits and gaze on facial impression inferences
Authors: Xu Kuangzhe , Matsuka Toshihiko
Published: August 2024

Previous studies on facial impression inference have focused on the physical features of faces, with only a few considering the effects of the observer. This study explored how participants’ personality traits directly and indirectly affect the impression inference of human faces. Specifically, we examined how observers’ personality traits impact their eye movements, which in turn influence impression inferences. Experiment 1 found relationships between participants’ personality traits and eye movements, but these did not significantly impact impression inferences. In Experiment 2, we manipulated observers’ observational behavior to control for the potential interactive effect between facial features and participants’ eye movements during impression inference. This manipulation suggested that focusing on different areas of faces leads to different impression inferences. It also suggests that the same person might have different impressions of the exact same face by changing their observational behavior. These results deepen our understanding of the impact of facial features and participants’ personality traits on impression inferences, indicating that observers’ personality traits and observational behavior play a significant role in impression formation.
Estudio piloto: necesidades energéticas de mujeres en edad fértil con actividad agrícola en el distrito de Campoverde, provincia Coronel Portillo, departamento de Ucayali, Perú, comparadas con las recomendaciones internacionales de la FAO/OMS/UNU de 2004
Authors: Quiliche Castañeda Ruth Beatriz
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Estimar el porcentaje de adecuación del gasto energético medido a través de la técnica de frecuencia cardiaca respecto a las recomendaciones energéticas internacionales vigentes de la FAO / OMS / UNU de 2004 de mujeres en edad fértil con actividad agrícola de cuatro caseríos del distrito de Campoverde, provincia Coronel Portillo, departamento de Ucayali, Perú.Método: Estudio prospectivo, transversal y analítico. Se llevó a cabo en los caseríos: Los Vencedores, Los Pinos, Hierba Buena y Veintitrés de Octubre del distrito de Campoverde, provincia de Coronel Portillo, departamento de Ucayali del Perú, durante diciembre de 2005 a enero de 2006.De 102 mujeres en edad fértil que fueron visitadas en su vivienda 61 (59,81%) aceptaron, calificaron, y se comprometieron a participar en el estudio.Resultados: El promedio de las necesidades energéticas estimadas según las ecuaciones de la FAO / OMS / UNU de 2004 fue 2 047,66 ± 192,11; 2 372,73 ± 288,16; y 2 304,22 ± 298,41 caloríasversus el gasto energético total medido con la técnica del monitoreo de frecuencia cardiaca que fue: 2 785,00 ± 108,28; 2 622,19 ± 478,62; y 2 518,67 ± 397,41 para los grupos de 10,00 a 17,99 años, 18,00a 29,99 años y 30,00 a 59,99 años respectivamente con significancia estadística en los tres grupos de edad  p < 0.05.Conclusiones: El gasto energético medido a través de la técnica de frecuencia cardiaca comparado con las recomendaciones energéticas internacionales vigentes según la FAO / OMS / UNU de 2004 de mujeres en edad fértil con actividad agrícola fue mayor en los tres grupos etáreos.
Tratamiento Nutricional para el Paciente Quemado
Authors: Espinoza Pagan Magaly
Published: August 2024

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Relación del Nivel de Conocimiento y Práctica de Higiene de las Madres en la Preparación de Alimentos en los Comedores Populares de los Centros Poblados Menores Miguel Grau y Nueva Alianza, Durante el Período de Mayo- Agosto, 2008.
Authors: Jara Pilco Cinthia Esperanza , Huamán Villanueva Elena Ruth
Published: August 2024

Objetivo. Determinar la relación del nivel de conocimiento y la práctica de higiene de las madres en la preparación de alimentos en los comedores populares del centro poblado Miguel Grau y Nueva Alianza, durante los meses mayo y agosto del año 2008. Metodología. El estudio de la investigación fue correlacional transversal; la muestra estuvo conformada por 35 madres a quienes se aplicó dos instrumentos: una encuesta para determinar el nivel de conocimiento y una guía de observación para determinar la práctica de higiene en la preparación de alimentos. Ambos instrumentos fueron aplicados en los comedores populares de los centros poblados Miguel Grau y Nueva Alianza, Lima, Perú. Resultados. En cuanto al nivel de conocimientos el 68.6% de las madres se encuentra en una condición regular, el 17% con un deficiente conocimiento y sólo el 14.3% con un conocimiento bueno. En cuanto a la práctica, el 48.6% de las madres tiene una práctica regular; el 28% expresa una mala práctica, el 11.4% una práctica deficiente, finalmente el 11.4% certifica una práctica buena. Conclusiones. Es muy significativa la relación del conocimiento y la práctica de las madres sobre la higiene y preparación de los alimentos en los comedores populares de los centros poblados Miguel Grau y Nueva Alianza, Lima, Perú.
Relación entre el síndrome de Burnout y la calidad de vida del profesional de enfermería de la Clínica Good Hope, julio 2009
Authors: Sotelo Rosales Marisol
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre síndrome de Burnout y la calidad de vida de los enfermeros de la Clínica Good Hope. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio de corte transversal correlacional. El universo elegido estuvo constituido por 35 enfermeras de la Clínica Good Hope en el mes de julio del año 2009.  Se utilizó el cues- tionario de Maslach Burnout Inventory para medir el síndrome de Burnout y el SF-36 de Medical Outcomes Study para la calidad de vida. Los datos fueron procesados utilizando el paquete estadístico SPSS v.15 a través de los cuales se realizaron las pruebas de hipótesis para la Chi cuadrada con un nivel de confianza 95%. Resultados: Como resultado se encontró que el promedio obtenido del total de encuestas según el cuestionario Maslach en el área de agotamiento emocional fue de 26 lo que indica un nivel medio, del mismo modo en el área de despersonalización se obtuvo un promedio de 10 el mismo que indica un nivel de despersonalización media; por otro lado, en el área de realización personal se obtuvo un promedio 49, el cual indica un nivel bajo. Con respecto a las 8 dimensiones de la Calidad de Vida, la Función Física presenta la puntuación máxima de 92, seguidamente el Rol Físico con 88 y en el Rol Emocional con 80; en las puntuaciones menores que corresponden a Deficiente Calidad de Vida son Salud Ge- neral, Vitalidad con 66 de promedio y 70 en Dolor Corporal. El R de Pearson indica que la prueba del agotamiento emocional se relaciona significativamente con la función física (P=0.003 < 0.05), con el dolor corporal (P=0.048< 0.05), con la salud general (0.013 < 0.05), con la vitalidad (P=0.003 < 0.05), con la función social (P=0.041 < 0.05) y con la salud mental (P=0.002 < 0.05), así también se puede observar relación significativa en la realización personal  con la función física (P=0.004 < 0.05), con la vitalidad (P=0.013 < 0.05) y con la salud mental (P=0.013< 0.05). Conclusión: Las enfermeras de la Clínica Good Hope tienen mejor calidad de vida en la función física, rol físico y rol emocional. Asimismo, las enfermeras presentan en promedio nivel medio de agotamiento emocional y despersonalización, así como nivel bajo de despersonalización. Cabe resaltar que las enfermeras se encuentran con tendencia a desarrollar este síndrome; por lo tanto, sugerimos llevar a cabo programas preventivos que se ajusten a la necesidad específica de la institución para mantener elevado grado de satisfacción de las enfermeras y pacientes.
Desarrollo psicomotor y su relación con el estado nutricional en los niños de 6 a 24 meses del proyecto Ally Micuy De ADRA en Huari, Ancash, 2009
Authors: Beltrán Huayta Jeaneth
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: El objetivo del presente trabajo de investigación fue determinar la relación que existe entre el desarrollo psicomotor y el estado nutricional en los niños de 6 a 24 meses del Proyecto Ally Micuy de ADRA en Huari, Ancash; 2009. Metodología: La metodología corresponde al diseño no experimental, tipo descriptivo correlacional y corte transversal. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por 170 niños de 6 a 24 meses del distrito de Huari, de los cuales se seleccionó a 80 niños a través del muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple estratificado. Los instrumentos utilizados para la recolección de datos fueron: la Escala de Evaluación del Desarrollo Psicomotor (EEDP), la Ficha de Evaluación Antropométrica y una encuesta de datos. El análisis de los datos para el diagnóstico nutricional se realizó con el software de la OMS “WHO Anthro 2007”, para la prueba de hipótesis se utilizó el análisis estadístico de tipo no paramétrico, Chi cuadrada Χ2. Resultados: Los resultados obtenidos demostraron que el nivel de desa- rrollo psicomotor (DPM) es normal en 53,8%; en nivel de riesgo 37,5% y sólo 8,8% con retraso. En lo referente al estado nutricional, según el patrón de referencia OMS 2006, en los indicadores T/E, P/T y P/E, fue normal en 30%, 62,5%, 66,3%, respectivamente. El 23,8% presentó desnutrición crónica, ninguno tuvo desnutrición aguda, el 22,5% sobrepeso y el 6,3% obesidad. Conclusiones: Se concluyó que no existe relación entre desarrollo psicomotor y estado nutricional en los niños de 6 a 24 meses del Proyecto Ally Micuy de ADRA en Huari, Ancash, 2009. T/E (p=0,529), P/T (p=0,830), P/E (p= 0,891).
Conocimientos y prácticas sobre la prevención de las infecciones respiratorias agu- das en las madres de niños menores de cinco años, atendidas en el Centro de Salud “Virgen del Rosario de Carapongo” Lima, julio de 2010
Authors: Luna Mamani Nancy , López Jurado Edith , Cabanillas Chávez María Teresa
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Evaluar los conocimientos y prácticas sobre la prevención de las infecciones respiratorias agudas en las madres de niños menores de 5 años atendidas en el Centro de Salud Virgen del Rosario de Carapongo, 2010. Meto- dología: El estudio es de tipo descriptiva, transversal. La población estudiada fueron 130 madres con hijos menores de 5 años. Se utilizó como técnica la entrevista, y como instrumento el cuestionario, aplicándoles en forma personal a cada madre por parte de las investigadoras. Resultados: Sobre el nivel de conocimiento, el 70% de las madres de niños menores de cinco años tiene un nivel regular de conocimiento en cuanto a las infecciones respiratorias agudas; un 16.2% bueno y un 13.8% un nivel deficiente. En cuanto a las prácticas, el 52.1% de las madres de niños menores de cinco años tiene prácticas incorrectas en cuanto a la prevención de infecciones respiratorias agudas, mientras que un 47.8% si tiene prácticas correctas. Conclusiones: Se identificó que los conocimientos sobre la prevención de infecciones respiratorias agudas están relacionados con la edad y número de hijos. Asimismo, se determinó que no hay relación significativa entre conocimientos y prácticas. También se identificó que en las madres hay mayor dispo- sición de aprendizaje sobre la prevención de infecciones respiratorias agudas, considerándose los niveles específicos de las variables predictora según la (RM) razón de momios.
Factores de riesgo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares en el personal de la Universidad Peruana Unión, 2009.
Authors: Quiliche Castañeda Ruth Beatriz
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Identificar los factores de riesgo de las enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) en el personal de la Univer- sidad Peruana Unión, 2009. Metodología: Estudio transversal, descriptivo, analítico en una muestra de 36 personas de 30 a 65 años a quienes se evaluó factores de riesgo de ECV: estado nutricional, dietarios, fisiológicos, estilo de vida y estrés. Resultados: Estado nutricional, IMC 38,8% en sobre peso y 22,2% en obesidad; índice cintura cadera 72,2% en riesgo de obesidad central; porcentaje de grasa corporal 75% en obesidad. Dietarios, mayor aporte energía (55,6%) y vitamina C; menor aporte de ácidos grasos monoinsaturados (80,5%), poliinsaturados (11,1%) y fibra (97,2%) y menor consumo de agua (80,6%). Fisiológicos, valores elevados de colesterol total 36,1%, de c-LDL 33,3%, de triglicéridos 61,1% y homocisteína 11,1%, así como valores disminuidos de c-HDL 22,2%. Estilo de vida, 61,1% son sedentarios y 86,1% calificó estrés moderado. El 40% de los hombres presenta más de seis factores de comparado con las mujeres 17%. Conclusiones: Más de la mitad con IMC superior a lo normal, tres cuartas partes de los participantes en riesgo de obesidad central según índice cintura cadera; y sobre grasa y riesgo de obesidad en casi todos. En más de la mitad de los participantes la dieta aportó más energía y en su mayoría de proteínas y lípidos; la dieta en más de las tres cuartas partes de los participantes mostró un mayor aporte de vitamina C y menor consu- mo de agua, la evaluación mostró sub adecuación para los ácidos grasos monoinsaturados y fibra de casi todos; en la décima parte de ellos hubo adecuación para los ácidos grasos poliinsaturados. En la tercera parte de los participantes se observó valores elevados de CT y de c-LDL; en la cuarta parte valores disminuidos de c-HDL; en la mitad valores elevados de TG; en la décima parte valores elevados de homocisteína. Asimismo más de la mitad de los participan- tes se encuentran en condición de sedentarismo y casi todos calificaron en estrés moderado. Finalmente cerca de la mitad de los hombres presenta más de seis factores de riesgo coronario así como en la quinta parte de las mujeres
Características del trastorno de ansiedad social o fobia social en el adolescente
Authors: Alccalaico Mamani Marina
Published: August 2024

Este artículo es de naturaleza teórica, el objetivo es analizar las características del trastorno de la ansiedad social o fobia social, mostrando las consecuencias que conlleva en los diferentes ámbitos de la vida del adolescente como el área cognitivo conductual. Para este trabajo se presentan los conceptos de la fobia social, la naturaleza ontológica de la ansiedad, los subtipos de la ansiedad, los antecedentes que denotan la importancia de su estudio y los efectos de la ansiedad. Asimismo se presentan las dimensiones del sistema cognitivo conductual y por último se presentan las condiciones de los factores por las que se da. Se concluye que el Trastorno de Ansiedad Social está relacionado de manera negativa en el desarrollo personal en diferentes ámbitos del ser humano y, en especial, en el adolescente.
Funcionamiento familiar y adicción a internet en estudiantes de una institución educativa pública de Lima Norte
Authors: Adriano Rengifo Cristian , Mamani Ferrúa Luis , Vilca Quiro Wildman
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre funcionamiento familiar y adicción a internet de los alumnos adolescentes de una institución educativa pública de Lima Norte. Material y métodos: Se utilizó el diseño no experimentalde corte transversal y de tipo correlacional. Asimismo, se empleó un muestreo no probabilístico intencional,incluyendo alumnos de ambos sexos con edades entre 12 y 20 años. Resultados: El 44% de los adolescentespresenta un funcionamiento familiar de rango medio y solo un 21.7% tiene un funcionamiento extremo. Asimismo, el 86% de los participantes evidencia un uso normal de internet, el 13% se encuentran en riesgo de adicción ysolamente cerca del 1% presenta uso adictivo de internet. Además, no se encontró relación significativa entre las variables de estudios (Chi = 4,079; p>,395), a excepción de cohesión familiar (r= -.223, p<0.01) Conclusiones:El funcionamiento familiar no se relaciona significativamente con la adicción a internet. Sin embargo, se encontró relación negativa con cohesión familiar, es decir, cuanto mayor es la cohesión familiar menor es el riesgo de adicción a internet.
Efecto del consumo de chía (Salvia hispánica) sobre los síntomas de estreñimiento que presentan los estudiantes de una universidad particular de Lima Este, 2014
Authors: Bernal Altamirano Eidi , Iñaguazo Trávez Johanna Jessenia , Chanducas Lozano Bertha
Published: August 2024

Objetivo: Este trabajo pretende determinar el efecto del consumo de chía (Salvia hispánica) sobre los síntomasde estreñimiento que presentan los estudiantes de una universidad privada de Lima Este. Material y Métodos: Elestudio es de diseño pre-experimental y de corte longitudinal. Los participantes fueron 20 estudiantes entre 18 a25 años con síntomas de estreñimiento. Para el tratamiento fueron divididos en dos subgrupos, donde el subgrupoA consumió 25 gr. y el subgrupo B 15 gr. de semillas de chía gelatinificada. Resultados: Según el diagrama detendencia que se realizó, al inicio del tratamiento todos presentaron los síntomas de estreñimiento. Luego, enla primera y segunda semana del tratamiento ya se observa una disminución considerable de los síntomas deestreñimiento, y en la tercera semana solo dos personas de los subgrupos A y B presentaban los síntomas deestreñimiento. Conclusiones: En síntesis, se encontró que existe diferencia significativa entre el pre y pos testcon respecto a los síntomas de estreñimiento de los participantes de este estudio, siendo corroborado con laprueba de McNemar (p<0.05).
Stanford FAP Colectomy SOP - HTAN v1
Authors: Horning Aaron , Chiu Roxanne , Laquindanum Rozelle
Published: August 2024

Stanford FAP Colectomy SOP Due to the time and temperature sensitive nature of tissue collection, we must be fully prepared with all supplies for the procedure and that all persons involved in the collection process are assigned a particular role. Here, we have provided detailed guidelines on exactly how to navigate through a colectomy. Purpose: To establish guidelines on: 1)Preparation for colectomy procedures at hospitals (e.g. supplies, gross room set up) 2)Responsibilities of different roles to ensure collection during procedure runs smoothly and efficiently 3)Storage methods of samples in gross room +rbchiu@stanford.edu I've highlighted a few spots in this document that I would like edits and additions made to. let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your work on this document Roxanne. If possible, I'd like to share this with the group on Monday to get more feedback. _Assigned to Roxanne Chiu_
SELECTION BUSINESS IN UKRAINE: MAIN TRENDS, TASKS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF GRAIN CEREALS AND TECHNICAL CROPS)
Authors:   Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Pereyaslav, Ukraine, Safarians Halyna
Published: August 2024

The agricultural sector constitutes gross share of Ukraine’s economy. Throughout the history of our country, the most common types of cereals have been wheat and rye. From the 19th century a significant percentage of crop acreage has carried a crop of sugar beet. In the 20th century domestic crop breeders have bred a number of high-yielding varieties of cereals and industrial crops having good indicators. However, at the end of the last century, the crop breeding business, as well as the agricultural complex in general, was in crisis, from which it began to emerge only in recent decades. Therefore, studying the history of this science and the achievements of scientists is an important factor in overcoming the crisis in this field. It will also allow us to better understand the importance of grain and industrial crops for Ukraine. The main purpose of this paper is to characterize the stages of cereals and industrial crops selection based on the analysis of sources and literature. The paper also aims at defining the basic trends of research and tasks in this field. In the process of writing the publication were used general methods (analysis, comparison, synthesis, generalization) and general history (historical-chronological, historical-genetic, historical-comparative, historical-systemic). The Article covers the history of selection work regarding the main cereal crops of Ukraine – wheat, rye, oats. It also covers one technical crop – sugar beet. The main emphasis is placed on the areas and key tasks that arose before scientists in the course of their work. The emphasis is made on the most common varieties of these crops. The publication describes the requirements for each of the presented crops, which are based on the cultivation of universal and high quality material. First of all, it is a selection to increase productivity, tolerance for winter conditions, drought hardness, grain quality, resistance to adverse pests and diseases, suitability for mechanized cultivation technology and other characteristics.
SYSTEMS LITERACY – А NEW PERSPECTIVE FOR INNOVATION MANAGERS AND ENGINEERS
Authors: Gitelman L. D. , Gavrilova T. B. , Kozhevnikov M. V.
Published: August 2024

The article presents the results of a study that confirms the high relevance of developing a new critical competence among specialists involved in technological modernisation and import substitution projects – systems literacy, which requires a holistic vision of the interdisciplinary relationships of complex systems. The authors demonstrate that systems literacy is based on systems thinking and systems engineering methodologies, which are particularly relevant to the development of sociotechnical systems that include components of different nature, and their operation throughout their life cycle. An analysis of the differences between engineering and management views of complexity has been carried out, justifying the need to train innovative teams that bring together specialists from different disciplines. The requirements for a new generation of educational products providing advanced training in engineering and economic skills necessary for the development of integrated solutions to complex problems are formulated, and the relevant experience of the Department of Energy and Industrial The management systems of the Ural Federal University, tested in the training of high-tech managers, are presented. The specificity of the application of systems literacy is illustrated by the example of the energy transition problem, which directly determines the achievement of technological sovereignty and involves deep transformations in various industries and market entities.
MARKETING STRATEGY FORMATION UNDER SANCTION: UTILIZING BALANCED SCORECARD AND HOSHIN KANRI MODELS IN THE IRAN KHODRO COMPANY’S REGIONAL PASSENGER CAR MARKETS
Authors: Rezaeinejad I.
Published: August 2024

There is a sufficient amount of research to confirm that economic sanctions can cause significant damage both to the economic growth of a country and to companies operating in a sanctioned country. In response to multilateral economic sanctions, the sanctioned country develops a number of strategic programmes aimed at easing the sanctions and supporting its economy. Companies also develop strategies to survive and make sustainable profits.

The study aims to examine the strategies that enable companies not only to survive, but also to thrive in international markets; the functional strategies that companies use to increase the efficiency of their activities.

The Iranian automotive industry served as the empirical basis for the study. The case study is of Iran Khodro, one of the two leading companies in the Iranian automotive industry, which accounts for more than 50% of the automotive market in Iran, is given. Using data from companies in the automotive industry, we found that among the functional strategies, marketing strategy is the most important for its effectiveness.

In addition, the management of financial, customer and operational indicators based on the MTSP (Balanced Scorecard) is positively associated with the entry of companies into foreign markets. Finally, this study has showed that for companies in the automotive industry, access to new technologies, financial resources, a strategic plan and an export orientation are key to working successfully under sanctions.
DECISION-MAKING IN THE FIELD OF IMPROVING DIGITAL SERVICES BASED ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE (UX): ТHE IMPACT OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Myagkova K. G.
Published: August 2024

By conducting UX research, you can reduce user churn in digital services, identify areas of growth, and offer solutions to improve the user experience and retention. The main benefit of UX research is to understand the needs and expectations of users. UX research helps you analyse user’s behavior, preferences and problems of users, as well as determine which features and capabilities of the application are important. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a discussion about how to improve the design processes associated with UX design, leading to the emergence of the concepts of ‘artificial design intelligence (ADI)’ and ‘intelligent design’.

In this article, the author's approach to conducting UX/UI research using AI technology is developed. The current customer path of the banking section in the bank’s mobile application is compiled and modelled. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 respondents, in which respondents compared screen forms with and without the use of AI technology. UI/UX studies are described based on the in-depth interviews conducted, followed by a justification of the need to implement AI technology to personalise the user path in a mobile application.

In addition, the results of the UI/UX study confirmed the hypothesis that the introduction of a personalised user experience using AI technology (photorealistic images of cars) in the bank's mobile application will lead to improved customer satisfaction and increased engagement, which in turn will increase the bank’s profitability and competitiveness.

The proposed recommendations will optimise the user experience in the mobile application and improve the NPS and MAU metrics by a factor of 2, according to the experts.
Specifics of the Implementation of International Control over States’ Compliance with Obligations under International Humanitarian Law
Authors: Batyr V. A.
Published: August 2024

The paper assesses the use of means of extrajudicial, judicial and public international control over states’ compliance with obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL), and formulates the concept of the institute of international control in IHL. It is noted that the non-judicial mechanisms of international control include: a) a system of protective powers carried out by states independently; b) a mechanism based on the mutual consent of the warring parties for a specific case of an ad hoc offense (a special procedure for investigating states in their non-hostile interaction); c) international fact-finding and investigation mechanisms carried out by international organizations and/or specially authorized bodies on the basis of a states’ obligation that arose earlier. According to the manifestation of the volitional component, the proposed structural control model can be characterized as competing. The institution of protecting powers allows a state that is not involved in an armed conflict to represent the interests of one opposing state over another through good offices. The states at war have pledged to accept the mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross or any other impartial organization. The International Fact-Finding Commission is the only permanent treaty body designed to promote compliance with IHL norms and ensure guarantees provided to victims of armed conflict. Conventions on prohibitions or restrictions on the use of military means contain their own control mechanisms.
Regional features of sensitization to various allergens in children with allergic diseases, taking into account the formed exposome
Authors: Borisov Alexandr G. , Bychkovskaya Snezhana V. , Prodeus Andrey P. , Smirnova Svetlana V. , Gerasimova Tatyana A. , Sadovsky Ivan S. , Anisimova Elena N. , Skorokhodova Tatyana G. , Peretyat'ko Olga V. , Tkachenko Olesya A. , Kudryavtsev Igor V. , Tyunyakin Maxim S. , Zurochka Vladimir A. , Muravieva Natalya G. , Markhaychuk Aishat Z. , Fedorov Alexander S. , Savchenko Andrei A.
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: According to data from the World Health Organisation, up to 40% of the world’s population and up to 35% of the Russian population suffer from allergies. Assessing the impact of the exposome in the population of the Russian Federation is a crucial issue of national public health care, which will provide a personalised approach to the treatment and prevention of allergic diseases in the local population.
AIM: To evaluate the sensitisation profile in children with allergic diseases from different regions of Russia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included sick children aged 2 to 12 years with allergic manifestations from different regions of the Russian Federation. The concentration of total IgE and allergen-specific immunoglobulins in blood was determined retrospectively on the basis of analyses of results obtained in clinical and diagnostic laboratories performing immunoblotting tests using the Allergy-Q® test system (South Korea).
RESULTS: Sensitisation to allergens mediated by IgE was detected more frequently than in half of the cases (436 people — 58.39%). In the group of household allergens the first place is occupied by cat, then dog and already then house dust. Among respiratory allergens, birch and/or other trees, weeds and mugwort are the leaders. Food sensitisation in children is mainly to milk, egg, fish and seafood.
CONCLUSIONS: The peculiarities of sensitisation revealed in different regions are easily explained by the formed exposomes (due to different climatic conditions, peculiarities of regional vegetation and nutrition). The obtained data can be used to develop measures of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases.
EXPLICIT PSEUDO THREE-STEP RUNGE-KUTTA METHODSFOR NONSTIFF INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS
Authors: Nguyễn Thủy
Published: August 2024

This paper investigates a class of explicit pseudo three-step Runge-Kutta methods for arbitrarily high order nonstiff initial value problems for systems of first-order differential equations. By using collocation techniques and by suitably choosing collocation points we can obtain a stable \(s\)-stage explicit pseudo three-step Runge-Kutta method (EPThRK method) of order \(p=2s\) requiring only one effective sequential f-evaluation per step on \(s\)-processor parallel computers. By a few widely-used test problems, we show the superiority of the new EPThRK methods proposed in this paper over red well-known parallel PIRK codes and efficient sequential ODEX, DOPRI5 and DOP853 codes available in the literature.
Metacognitive Awareness Determination through Technology: A Problem-Solving Android Gamification App
Authors:   Department of Electronics Engineering Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia, Hidayat Hendra
Published: August 2024

This study was conducted to determine the learning outcomes of engineering students using android gamification application. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the Android gamification application grounded in a problem-solving approach to enhance metacognitive awareness. The objective of this study is to improve the digital and technological abilities of young individuals, while also fostering their cognitive and emotional preparedness for new educational prospects. A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted among 263 Electronics Engineering students in Higher Education who had accessed the Android gamification. Questionnaires were used to collect data, which was then analyzed using the Fuzzy C-Means Clustering approach, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The study highlights that the team problem-solving approach, which incorporated game-like elements and mechanics, facilitated effective and creative collaboration among students. The results showed that the use of a problem-solving-based Android gamification significantly enhanced metacognitive awareness. Moreover, factors such as learning readiness and digital literacy had a positive impact. Perceived usefulness and the application ease of use were crucial mediators in the relationship between these factors and metacognitive awareness. This study provided practical insights by enriching engineering education methodologies through technology integration.
Elevating English Reading Comprehension: The Synergy of Dialogic Teaching and Technology Integration in ESP Learning Environments
Authors:   Department of English Language & Literature, College of Languages & Humanities, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, Ali Rabea
Published: August 2024

Using technology to improve dialogical teaching, especially English language skills is important for learning. The current study explores the potential of dialogic teaching and technological integration in enhancing English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning environments, aiming to enhance learners’ English reading comprehension skills through a comprehensive analysis of various factors and providing valuable insights into effective teaching methods. Employing a mixed-methods research design, the study involves 60 participants, evenly divided into control and experimental groups. The control group receives traditional ESP instruction, while the experimental group experiences a combination of dialogic teaching and technology integration. Pre- and post-intervention assessments, qualitative analyses of dialogic sessions, and interviews provide a comprehensive understanding of the effects. The findings show that participants in the experimental group had a considerable improvement in English reading comprehension, demonstrating the synergistic effects of dialogic instruction and technology. This technique encourages active participation, critical thinking, and a better knowledge of ESP materials. The study provides significant insights for educational practitioners by identifying practical applications for educators and addressing potential problems connected with integrating dialogic teaching and technology in ESP learning contexts. Overall, the research underscores the efficacy of this synergistic approach in enhancing ESP learners’ proficiency in English reading comprehension.
PNE 2014-2024: Uma análise da Meta 6 para a construção do novo PNE
Authors: Coelho Ligia Martha C. C. , Moehlecke Sabrina , Silva Bruno Adriano Rodrigues da
Published: August 2024

O artigo analisou os resultados da Meta 6 do Plano Nacional de Educação, para refletir e propor formas de aperfeiçoar seus indicadores. Políticas de educação em tempo integral foram discutidas, considerando o enfoque das epistemologias da política educacional com perspectiva pluralista, posicionamento crítico-analítico e aspecto crítico-normativo. A análise indicou que os ciclos de monitoramento e avaliação da Meta 6 têm como foco as matrículas dos estudantes e os estabelecimentos escolares com jornada ampliada, sem que indicadores qualitativos sejam observados, aspecto que foi proposto como forma de construir espaços escolares qualitativamente mais receptivos a uma concepção de educação em tempo integral democrática.
Tolerancja stresu metali ciężkich u roślin uprawnych: charakterystyka in silico genów MTP (Metal Tolerance Protein) u jęczmienia
Authors: Grabsztunowicz Magda , Stolarska Ewelina , Kumar Tanwar Umesh , Arasimowicz-Jelonek Magdalena , Sobieszczuk-Nowicka Ewa
Published: August 2024

Heavy metal contamination in soil is a global concern due to its harmful effect to all living organisms. Phytoremediation is an emerging cost- effective technology, which utilizes different types of hyperaccumulator plants for the removal of heavy metal pollutants. Crop plants have been suggested as a good candidate for recultivation of agricultural soil in phytoremediation process, however the molecular mechanisms responsible for the crop tolerance to heavy metals is still unknown. Metal-tolerance proteins (MTPs) are divalent cation transporters that play critical roles in metal tolerance and ion homeostasis in plants. The current study identified 12 HvMTPs in the barley (Hordeum vulgare, Hv) genome; the majority of MTPs were hydrophobic proteins found in the vacuolar membrane. Gene expression profiling suggests that HvMTPs play an active role in maintaining barley nutrient homeostasis throughout its life cycle. The expression of barley HvMTP genes in the presence of heavy metals revealed that these MTPs were induced by at least one metal ion, implying their involvement in metal tolerance
SYNTHESIS OF SODIUM HETEROPOLY DECATUNGSTOEUROPATE(III) WITH PLATE-LIKE SURFACE MICROMORPHOLOGY
Authors: Mariichak O. Yu. , Popovska O. Yu. , Rozantsev G. M. , Radio S. V.
Published: August 2024

In order to develop an express procedure for the synthesis of the Eu(III)-containing heteropoly compound Na9[Eu(W5O18)2]·35H2O, a study of the interaction in an aqueous solution of the Na2WO4 – HNO3 – Eu(NO3)3 – H2O system acidified to an acidity of Z = ν(H+)/ν(WO42–) = 0.80 was carried. A procedure for obtaining a single-phase sample of Na9[Eu(W5O18)2]·35H2O is proposed, which is performed by a simple technique in a short time, which does not exceed 5 days from the addition of reactants to obtaining the target product with a yield of more than 90%. It was established that during salting out, the addition of an organic solvent (propan-2-one) results in the crystallization of Na9[Eu(W5O18)2]·35H2O normal salt with plate-like surface micromorphology. The set of oscillations characteristic for the heteropoly tungstate anion with the Peacock–Weakley type of structure, [Eu(W5O18)2]9–, was established by the methods of FT-IR spectroscopy and FT-Raman spectroscopy. By the method of FT-IR spectroscopy the absence of organic solvent molecules (propan-2-one) in the composition of the crystalline product was established. The revealed set of vibrations in the FT-IR and Raman spectra of the isolated salt (the most intense valence vibrations at 710, 797, 849, and 935 cm-1 in the FT-IR spectrum; intense bands in the region of 930–980 cm-1 in the Raman spectrum) is characteristic of the site group of the heteropoly anion [Ln(W5O18)2]9– (Ln = La–Lu) and is identical to the FT-IR and Raman spectra of salts, the crystal structure of which has been reliably established by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. By the method of scanning electron microscopy, it was shown that the grain size of Na9[Eu(W5O18)2]·35H2O powder is up to 500 nm. The single phase of the salt was confirmed by the uniform surface contrast in the backscattered electron imaging (BEI) mode and by the uniform distribution of Eu, Na, W, and O during the scanning of the surface in the characteristic X-ray radiation.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF AGGREGATES MADE FROM THE MARINE SEDIMENTS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
Authors:   Parthenope University of Naples, Italy, Raza Jehangeer , Todaro Francesco ,   Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy, Petrella Andrea ,   Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy, Farina Ilenia ,   Parthenope University of Naples, Italy, Singh Narinder ,   Parthenope University of Naples, Italy, Notarnicola Michele ,   Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy
Published: August 2024

For the remediation of contaminated sediments, leaching importance is growing as it helps in the recovery of materials for civil engineering. In this work, lightweight aggregates were developed in the absence of cement through cold-bonding pelletization process from contaminated marine sediments and industrial wastes. After the physical and chemical analysis of the materials, a couple of mixtures were designed which consisted of coal fly ash (CFA) and slag (collected from the blast furnace), alkali activated solutions and water. Mix design 1 (sediment with greater content of water and fluidifier) shows optimal results for metal leaching. The metal leaching was found to be dependent on the porosity, density, and morphology of the aggregates. The mechanical characterization tells that aggregates can be used for pavement construction. It could be concluded that the cold-bonding pelletization process presents a sustainable solution to recycle waste and contaminated materials.
EFFECT OF COMBINED REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT AND AGGREGATES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PERVIOUS CONCRETE
Authors:   United Arab Emirates University, UAE, Habib Anwar Faiz ,   Emirates Center for Mobility Research, United Arab Emirates, El-Hassan Hilal ,   United Arab Emirates University, UAE,   Emirates Center for Mobility Research, United Arab Emirates, Hamouda Mohamed ,   United Arab Emirates University, UAE, El-Mir Abdulkader ,   United Arab Emirates University, UAE,   University of Balamand, Lebanon, Hung Mo Kim ,   University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: August 2024

Pervious concrete (PC) made with sustainable binding materials and aggregates addresses various environmental issues. This study investigates the influence of the combined replacement of ordinary Portland cement (OC) and normal aggregates (NA) with alternative materials on the mechanical and hydraulic performance of PC. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) were used to replace OPC. At the same time, NA was replaced by industrial waste aggregates (IW) and recycled concrete aggregates (RCA). A fixed-effect meta-analysis (FEMA) statistical technique was used to analyze the compressive strength and permeability from studies spanning over the past eight years. Results demonstrated the ability to replace cement or aggregates in PC without compromising compressive strength and permeability. The combined replacement of cement with SCM and aggregates with IWA increased the strength but decreased the permeability compared to PC made with OC and NA. Similarly, PC made with SCM and RCA demonstrated similar mechanical and improved hydraulic performance.
EVALUATION OF FLY ASH CONTRIBUTION TO PERFORMANCES OF STEAM AND INTERNALLY CURED CONCRETE
Authors:   Hiroshima University, Japan, Fujimoto Yohei , Ogawa Yuko ,   Hiroshima University, Japan, Kawai Kenji ,   Hiroshima University, Japan
Published: August 2024

Fly ash concrete is used less frequently than ordinary concrete because of its lower strength at an early age. Steam curing is often used to improve the early-age strength of fly ash concrete. In addition, internal curing can be expected to improve the strength of concrete. These two curing methods also have the effect of improving the durability of fly ash concrete. This study aims to evaluate fly ash's contribution to the mechanical properties and durability of steam and internally cured concrete. The cementing efficiency factor (k-value) was determined to clarify the effect of internal curing on the fly ash contribution to various properties of the steam-cured concrete. The results show that internal curing by roof tile waste mainly affects cement hydration and enhances the strength and durability of steam-cured fly ash concrete.
Social Values, Family Work Involvement and School Education of Children in a Rural Area of Satu-Mare County
Authors: Fernea Florica , Flora Gavril
Published: August 2024

This article presents the results of a research carried out in a rural area of Satu-Mare County, which aimed to identify the practices regarding work in family agricultural households of rural children in connection with their school education. Our study is an exploratory research on the involvement of rural children in household work, as well as of the meanings that parents give to family work and school education, taking into account their value systems, expectations, relationships with their families and other relevant factors. For the collection of quantitative data, we used a questionnaire based survey on a representative sample of children and their parents, while for the qualitative data semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents and focus group interview with teachers. The research results reveal that the involvement of children in the work of family households is considered by parents as a natural component of the family socialization of children, related to the need to acquire work skills characteristic of the rural way of life. Among parents there is a preoccupation for the balance between school education and household activities, with an emphasis on the relevance of practical education. Child labour can negatively affect school performance; however, rural life offers children valuable hands-on learning opportunities.