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Interaction of legal and political systems in Ukraine: problems and ways to solve them
Authors: Kravchuk S. Y.
Published: March 2024

The article examines the main aspects of the interaction of legal and political systems to create conditions for the stable development of the state, strengthening and maintenance of law and order.

The effectiveness of the political system is ensured by the coherence of the actions of all components of the system, which, in turn, is achieved with the help of legal means. The legal system, embodying the normative basis, affects social relations and ensures their stability; and the political system, in turn, is connected with a special sphere of people’s activity - politics, which reflects the sphere of relations between classes, social groups, collectives, and citizens regarding state power.

The formation of the modern legal system of Ukraine in accordance with international, in particular with European legal standards is a complex and multifunctional process, and therefore requires a deep scientific analysis of the legal reality and the development of conceptual foundations of its functioning and development.

The current period of development of the Ukrainian legal system (which in its genesis and legal features is similar to the legal system of the Romano-Germanic type) is connected both with the improvement of the main features of continental law and with the formation of effective ways of bringing it closer to European international legal systems.

In the current situation, the need to create a single legal space, within which it would be possible to quickly achieve effective cooperation between states that have different economic and legal systems, is becoming urgent.

Having considered the existing legal systems, we can already conclude that Ukraine undoubtedly belongs to the family of the continental legal system. However, in our country, private law, for example, is extremely underdeveloped. For a long time, the main attention was paid mainly to the development of public law. It is likely that the great difficulties of implementing a socially oriented market economy and entrepreneurship in our country are connected with this. The low legal awareness of the population of Ukraine in the field of private law also stands in the way of the integration of our state into the world economic space.
Karşıt İkili Kahramanlar Bağlamında Cıbaş Kainçin in Ol Carattañ (Öte Yakadan) Adlı Uzun Hikâyesi
Authors: Dilek İbrahim
Published: March 2024

Cıbaş (Semen) Börükoviç Kainçin (1938-2012), modern Altay edebiyatının önemli edebî şahsiyetlerinden biridir ve 20. yüzyılın ikinci yarısından başlayarak 21. yüzyılın başlangıç yıllarına kadar eserler vermiştir. Kitaplarını hem Sovyet döneminde hem de sonrasında yazmış olması nedeniyle onun sanat hayatı, SSCB’de (sonrasında RF) değişen sosyokültürel yapının özelde Kainçin’in sanatına genelde ise Altay edebiyatına yansımalarını izlemek bakımından da önemlidir. Kainçin, daha çok hikâye (özellikle uzun hikâye) tarzında yazdığı eserlerle tanınmıştır. 19. yüzyılın ikinci yarısında ilk verimleri ortaya çıkan modern Altay edebiyatına konu ve üslup bakımından birçok yenilikler getirmiş, bu edebiyatın -genel özelliği olan- didaktik anlayıştan kurtulmasını sağlamıştır. Eserlerinde yarattığı karakterler yoluyla çağın bireysel ve toplumsal sorunlarına yeni bakış açıları kazandırmıştır. Yazar, 1980 yılında kaleme aldığı Ol Carattañ (Öte Yakadan) adlı hikâyesinde, 1920-1930’lu yıllarda bölgede yaşanan Altay-Rus karşıtlığını işlemiştir. Daha doğrusu bölgenin ana sakinleri olan Altay Türkleri ile bölgeye sonradan yerleşmiş olan Rus göçmenler arasındaki ilişki ve her iki toplumun Altay coğrafyasında var olma mücadelesi, hikâyenin ana konusunu oluşturur. Hikâyede Küreñdey, Altay Türkü bir kadın; Kallistrat ise bölgeye sonradan yerleşen Rus bir erkek göçmendir. Küreñdey, bir yandan Kallistrat’ın yanında çalışan oğlu Uçar’ı Ruslaşarak yabancılaşmaktan kurtarmaya çalışırken diğer yandan Ruslara karşı ayakta kalabilecek bir toplumun inşası için mücadele eder. Bu yönüyle hikâye, Altay-Rus ilişkisini farklı bir yönden ele alması bakımından dikkate değerdir. Makalede Ol Carattañ hikâyesi, karşıt ikili kahramanlar ve temsil ettikleri değerler bakımından incelenmiştir.
Ayaz İshakî nin Mulla Babay Adlı Romanı Üzerine
Authors: Uzun Murat
Published: March 2024

Ayaz İshakî, 23 Şubat 1878 tarihinde Kazan’da doğmuş, medrese eğitimi sonrası Tatar Öğretmen Okuluna devam etmiştir. Eser vermeye bu dönemde başlayan İshakî, hayatı boyunca pek çok gazete ve dergi çıkarmış; ayrıca piyes, hikâye, roman vb. eserler yazmıştır. 22 Temmuz 1954 tarihinde Ankara’da vefat etmiştir. Gazeteci, yazar, siyasetçi kimlikleri olan İshakî, bir dönem sosyalizme meyletmiş ancak gelişmeler onun istediği gibi olmadığı için yönünü değiştirmiştir. Gençliğinde okuduğu Tercüman gazetesi ise onun milliyetçi ve hürriyetçi fikirlerinin temelini atmıştır. Pragmatist bir anlayışla hareket eden Ayaz İshakî, yazdığı tüm eserlerde Tatar/Türk kimliğine vurgu yapmış, Tatar halkını koruyabilmek için din olgusundan da yararlanmaya çalışmıştır. Mulla Babay (Molla Dede/ Hoca Efendi) adlı roman 1910 yılında Finlandiya’da kaleme alınmış ve 1912 yılında Kazan’da basılmış bir eserdir. Bu romanda medrese tahsili gören zeki bir Tatar genci olan Halim (Ḫelim) merkeze alınarak kadimci anlayışa yönelik eleştirel bir yaklaşım sergilenmiştir. Bu eserde Kazan şehrinin yakınlarındaki bir köyde, kendi hâlinde bir köylü ailesinin küçük oğlu olarak dünyaya gelen Halim’in köy medresesinde başlayan ve sonra şehirdeki farklı iki medresede devam eden öğrenim hayatı ele alınıp anlatılır; Halim ve onun medrese tahsilinden hareketle kadimci gelenek okurlara gösterilmeye çalışılır. Metin analizine dayalı olan bu çalışmada eserin dil ve üslup özellikleri ele alınacak, böylece hem eserin hem de yazarın daha iyi anlaşılmasına katkıda bulunulacaktır.
Doğu İmgesine Eleştirel Bir Bakış: Ali Canip Yöntem in “Şark ın Ufukları” Şiiri
Authors: Alagöz Halil Fatih
Published: March 2024

Ali Canip Yöntem, toplumsal meseleleri sosyal sorumluluk duygusu ile “Şark’ın Ufukları” şiirine taşırken içinde bulunduğu sosyal hayata karşı eleştirel bir tavır takınır. Şiir, toplum ilişkisine Doğu’nun önem verdiği hususiyetler üzerinden yaklaşır ve sosyal yaşama sinen yozlaşmayı, yabancılaşmayı şiirden hareketle göstermeye çalışır. Şiirin tamamında dikkat çeken karamsar hava, Ali Canip Yöntem’in topluma bakış açısını ve içtimai yaşamın üzerine kurulduğu dönemi göstermesi bakımından önemlidir. Şairin metinde irdelediği görünümler, dönemin sosyokültürel panoraması ile koşutluk gösterir. Ali Canip Yöntem, yıllardır süregelen bir tutukluğu ve Batı hegemonyasını sezdirir nitelikteki ifadeleriyle içinde bulunduğu ortamdaki baskın düşünce yapısına odaklanır. Bu durumun nedenlerini özellikle Batı’da arayan diğer çoğu şairin aksine Ali Canip Yöntem, Doğu toplumlarının neler yapabileceğini sorgular. Şair, karanlığın vahim nüfuzunu benliğinde hisseden Şark’ın değer yitimine ve çağ dışı eğilimlerine atıfta bulunduktan sonra toplumu keskin bir başkaldırıya davet eder ve kitlesel ilerleyişin önündeki batıl düşünceleri bertaraf etme çağrısında bulunur. Bir ferdi olduğu toplumun geri kalmışlığına kayıtsız kalamayan Ali Canip Yöntem’in “Şark’ın Ufukları” şiiri, sosyal hayata ayna tutan niteliğiyle bir sosyal eleştiri metni olarak okunabilir. Şiirin birincil hareket noktası, Osmanlı ve Türk dünyasının içine düştüğü buhran ve şairin bu durum karşısında yaşadığı karamsarlıktır. Ali Canip Yöntem, içinde yaşadığı toplumun tahlilini yaparken diğer taraftan bu durumu değiştirmenin ve çağdaş dünyada tutunabilmenin haritasını çizer.
Determination of the characteristic values of the undrained shear strength of organic soils according to Eurocode 7
Authors: Sulewska Maria Jolanta , Lechowicz Zbigniew
Published: March 2024

The paper presents the methods of determining the characteristic value on the basis of the standards: PN-B-03020:1981, PN-EN 1997-1:2008, prEN 1997-1:2022-09 and Schneider formula. Determination of the characteristic value of the undrained shear strength τfu was carried out using statistical method on the basis of the prEN 1997-1:2022-09 standard and Schneider formula. The statistical calculations were based on the results of field vane tests carried out in organic subsoil of test embankment in Antoniny test site before loading and after the 2nd embankment stage. In order to determine the undrained shear strength τfu of organic soils from field vane tests, the measured values of shear strength τf v were corrected using the average values of correction factors μ = μ(lab) determined on the basis of triaxial compression, simple shear and triaxial extension tests. The analysis of the calculation results shows that with relatively numerous data sets, large values of the coefficient of variation Vx result in significantly lower characteristic values of τfu obtained according to prEN 1997-1:2022-09, compared to the values obtained according to the Schneider formula. In the case of few data sets, for which high values of the coefficient kn are obtained, with high values of the coefficient of variation Vx , the comparison of the values according to prEN 1997-1:2022-09 with the values obtained according to the Schneider formula shows the greatest differences.
Legal barriers to the development of onshore wind power plants and the design of wind turbine tower pile foundation
Authors: Dyka Ireneusz , Harasymiuk Jolanta
Published: March 2024

Even the best project of a wind power plant (WPP) can fail if there are not favourable legal regulations for its completion. Most of the research has dealt with identification of various obstacles to implement WPP (political, social, legal, environmental). Analyses of legal barriers (LBs) have been usually made at a high degree of generality. This paper offers a thorough overview of LBs for localization of WPPs in Poland. This is the country where restrictive regulations have blocked the possibility of implementing such projects in many areas. Unfriendly law may persuade investors to choose worse wind turbines foundation conditions. In our research we focus on a problem little dealt in scientific studies, i.e. on the localization of WPP in difficult geotechnical conditions. The article presents the analytical engineering method, which includes the mutual influence between foundation piles in carrying on the construction load on a subsoil. The paper presents the geotechnical parameters responsible for calculation outcomes, the theoretical basis of the curve analysis method of settlement of a single pile and of the calculation of piles settlement working in a group and fastened with a stiff head. It also shows the effect of pile arrangement in a foundation and a load distribution of in-dividual piles, as well as a settlement and leaning of foundation of wind power turbine towers. The method enables a more precise, safer and optimal design of a wind turbine foundation.
Statics and stability of diagonalless beams of particular kind – preliminary studies
Authors: Saternus Kinga , Saternus Przemysław , Szychowski Andrzej
Published: March 2024

Attractive large-scale glazing is currently an architectural trend. However, achieving adequate stiffness for larger glazing spans requires the use of complex cross-sections, generally aluminium sections of considerable height. Members with openwork webs are sometimes used in order to achieve increased load-bearing capacity and stiffness with reduced weight. The disadvantage is that this solution takes up a lot of space inside the building. A recently patented diagonalless member attempts to solve the above-mentioned problems. The member is fully demountable and allows glass units to be installed in the space between the chords. It consists of two chords spaced apart by metal sleeves with bolts passed through them. In this study, preliminary qualitative experimental tests were carried out to determine the behaviour of the member under load and to identify zones sensitive to local deformation. On this basis, numerical models (bar and 3D solid models, including contact interactions) were created and tested. Subsequently, the optimum sleeve spacing was determined, the effect of rotational and translational stiffness reduction at the nodes was investigated, and stress concentration zones and forms of stability loss were identified. A new form of local loss of stability of the chord facewall was identified, the so-called sliding push effect of the chord walls on the sleeve (within the larger openings). This is a completely different type of chord facewall failure from that found in known tubular welded joints. The research programme focused on identifying the phenomena occurring in the new member in order to provide a basis for further, more advanced analyses.
Influence of the type of numerical model a prestressed concrete bridge on the determination of its internal forces and displacements
Authors: Oleszek Radosław , Radomski Wojciech , Nowak Krzysztof
Published: March 2024

Static analyses of bridge structures are currently performed using the finite element method (FEM). Depending on the geometry of the structure and the technically required accuracy of calculations, different levels of discretization of these structures are used in their design. In the design process, beam grillage models (denoted e1, p2), shell models (denoted e2, p2) or shell-beam models (denoted e1+ e2, p3) are often used. Solid models (denoted e3+ p3) are mostly used in advanced analyses, having frequently a scientific character. It is shown that there is an impact of the applied types of the numerical model (i.e., degree of complexity, degree of discretization, accuracy of the model) of the road bridge on the calculated values of bending moments and displacements, which indirectly affects the global safety coefficient of the designed bridge structure. The main purpose of the calculations is to examine the discrepancies of analyzed internal forces and displacements depending of the type of numerical model used. The calculated values are referred to the results taken from the field tests of the existing bridge denoted MS 03, which is a continuous beam structure with the three spans 37:50 + 46:75 + 37:50 m made of prestressed concrete and with variable beam depth. On the basis of numerical simulations, the paper provides author’s recommendations for computer modeling of similar bridges.
Analysis of greenery coverage of the area of the City ofWarsaw on the quality of life of residents on the basis of spatial and statistical data
Authors: Maciejewska Alina , Sobieraj Janusz , Kuzak Łukasz
Published: March 2024

Biologically active areas play an extremely important role in the structure of a city and increasing their coverage, especially in large urban centres, is an activity with a number of advantages. This article compares, in terms of green spaces, two European cities of similar size – Warsaw (517.2 km2) and Oslo (454 km2). Both cities are capitals of their respective countries but implement different spatial policies in the scope of the Green Deal. In Warsaw, many industrial and post-industrial areas still exist and simultaneously urban green areas are decreasing year by year. In Oslo, a strategy based on deindustrialisation of the city and possible maximum use of urban greenery and public spaces is implemented. The research described in this article involved analysing the coverage of the analysed cities and their districts with biologically active area and then checking the correlation with other indicators that can be affected by this coverage. These included data on the incidence of the most common diseases among residents, the attractiveness of living for the elderly and families with children, as well as air and soil pollution and the occurrence of negative effects of climate change. The correlation of urban space use in terms of the presence of industrial land in relation to currently existing green spaces in the districts concerned was subsequently determined.
The durability of inverted roof insulation kits
Authors: Francke Barbara , Winkler-Skalna Agnieszka , Geryło Robert
Published: March 2024

The paper analyses the loss mechanism of roof insulation kits’ performance due to dampness increase in the insulation layers. The analyzed structures were used in standard conditions for ten years and had thermal insulation made of expanded polystyrene with a hydrophobized surface. The dampness of the thermal insulation materials was determined after the referenced period for their future fitness as roof insulation, based on laboratory tests of material samples collected from the structures. They were completed with a computer simulation of heat transfer and dampness in the partition for working conditions specified for ten years, assuming the thermal conductivity was determined for the materials collected from the analyzed roofs. It was discovered that simulation-based calculation dampness values are much lower than those observed after ten years of roof utilization. Additionally, the authors attempted to determine the correlations between the period of thermal insulation materials used in real conditions and the selected properties of the products determined in laboratory tests. To that end, the collected material was dried to constant weight and then subjected to accelerated aging through total immersion in water at room temperature, for twenty-eight days, followed by 300 freeze-thaw cycles at –20°C and +20°C. The results helped conclude that the abovementioned laboratory testing cycle does not allow for assessing the fitness for the use of the referenced products for ten years. The directions of future laboratory tests were set, suggesting extending the testing cycle at least twice.
Comparative analysis of guyed lattice mast computations in terms of American and European standard
Authors: Pigoń Renata
Published: March 2024

The paper presents an analysis of a 100-meter wind measurement guyed mast located in the north-western part of the United States, in the state of Oregon. Using the RFEM software [1], the influence of the wind on the mast was analyzed according to the guidelines of two standards: American TIA-222-H [2] and European EN 1993-3-1 [3]. The purpose of this work is to show the differences between the results of static computations of the mast in terms of the considered standards. Due to the limited content of the work, the icing load on the structure was ignored in the analysis and the focus was on determining the response of the mast only in terms of wind action. The author tried to describe the differences in this respect between the standard guidelines [2] and [3]. The comments and conclusions regarding the analysis of guyed masts presented in the article have some practical aspects and can be used in design practice.
Evaluation of using hardening soil model for predicting wall deflections caused by deep excavation: A case study at the Ho Chi Minh metro line 1, Vietnam
Authors: Bui Luc Manh , Wu Li , Cheng Yao , Dong Dao Jun
Published: March 2024

The goal of this study is to assess the application of the Hardening soil model in predicting the deformation of retaining walls of excavations in 2D and 3D finite element analysis at the Ho Chi Minh Metro project. Designed as the deepest underground station in the first metro line built in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Opera House station is located in an area with a dense building zone and close to historical buildings. A summary of the input soil properties is provided using data from site investigations, in-situ tests, and laboratory tests. By numerical simulation using the Hardening soil model, the parameters of the soil stiffness modulus value are verified based on the Standard Penetration Test (SPT), and Pressuremeter test (PMT). The obtained results of the numerical analysis by 2D and 3D finite element methods, and field observations indicate that applying the Hardening soil model with soil stiffness modulus obtained in situ tests gives reasonable results on the displacement of the retaining wall at the final phase. The relationship between the SPT value and the stiffness modulus of HCMC sand is a function of depth. This correlation is obtained through the comparison of wall deformation between the simulation and monitoring at the construction site. The results of the difference between 2D and 3D finite element analysis also are discussed in this study.
The investigation on flexural performance of prestressed concrete-encased high strength steel beams
Authors: Wang Jun , Jiao Yurong , Cui Menglin , Yang Wendong , Fang Xueqi , Yan Jun
Published: March 2024

This paper reports an experimental on the flexural performance of prestressed concrete-encased high-strength steel beams (PCEHSSBs). To study the applicability of high-strength steel (HSS) in prestressed concrete-encased steel beams (PCESBs), one simply supported prestressed concrete-encased ordinarystrength steel beam (PCEOSSB) and eight simply supported PCEHSSBs were tested under a four-point bending load. The influence of steel strength grade, I-steel ratio, reinforcement ratio and stirrup ratio on the flexural performance of such members was investigated. The test results show that increasing the I-steel grade and I-steel ratio can significantly improve the bearing capacity of PCESB. Increasing the compressive reinforcement ratio of PCEHSSB can effectively improve its bearing capacity and ductility properties, making full use of the performance of HSS in composite beams. Increasing the hoop ratio has a small improvement on the load capacity of the test beams; setting up shear connectors can improve the ductile properties of the specimens although it does not lead to a significant increase in the load capacity of the combined beams. Then, combined with the test data, the comprehensive reinforcement index considering the location of reinforcement was proposed to evaluate the crack resistance of specimens. The relationship between the comprehensive reinforcement index and the crack resistance of specimens was given.
Method of settlement calculation for underlying layer of soft soil composite foundation based on load transfer mechanism
Authors: Xiao Yaoting , Wang Jing
Published: March 2024

The mechanical properties of soil in soft soil area are poor, and the settlement of the underlying layer in the composite foundation accounts for a large proportion of the total settlement. At present, most of the research focuses on the settlement of the reinforced area, and the research on the settlement of the underlying layer is of great significance for the settlement of soft soil composite foundation. The differences in load transfer modes of soil and pile are analyzed, and based on the Boussinesq solution and Mindlin solution, a calculation method for the stress and settlement of the underlying layer in flexible and rigid pile composite foundation is proposed. The relative displacement of soil and pile in flexible pile composite foundation is small, and the negative friction can be ignored, but the influence of effective pile length should be considered. The relative displacement of soil and pile in rigid pile composite foundation is large, so the negative friction should be considered. Part of soil top stress is transmitted to the pile via negative friction, and then the pile axial force is transmitted back to the soil via positive friction. In addition to effective pile length, the change of stress transfer path caused by negative friction should also be considered in settlement calculation.
The use of non-invasive ERT method to diagnose karst in roadengineering in the Lublin Upland (Poland)
Authors: Maślakowski Maciej , Lejzerowicz Anna , Pacanowski Grzegorz , Kuszyk Rafał
Published: March 2024

Appropriate design in linear construction depends on many factors, including detailed geological conditions. One of the biggest problems are unrecognized erosion forms, in particular karst ones, which have a huge impact on the design and subsequent operation of roads. For this purpose, in addition to conventional methods such as drilling or geotechnical probing, which are point-based, non-invasive spatial geophysical methods are used. This article presents an example of the use of geoelectrical surveys, Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) for the recognition of karst zones for linear investments. The article describes ERT investigations, which to some extent allows to identify dangerous karst phenomena occurring in the Lublin Upland (Poland), which are of great importance at the design stage of roads and in their further safe operation. Non-invasive geophysical research has been verified and confirmed by traditional geotechnical research, which confirms the effectiveness of their use. The Electrical Resistivity Tomography was used as a method providing a broader spectrum of knowledge on the spatial arrangement of soil layers in the subgrade of the planned road investments. It also enabled a more accurate, more detailed interpretation of geotechnical studies. The described geophysical investigations opens wide possibilities for their application to researchers. In the future, non-invasive methods have a chance to become as reliable as geotechnical methods, but this requires a lot of research to improve the effectiveness and accuracy of the interpretation of the obtained results.
Construction monitoring and analysis of low mountain ridge tunnel
Authors: Ouyang Jian , Wang Haijun , Wu Luxiang , Zhang Kexin , Xue Xingwei
Published: March 2024

In order to obtain the change rule of surrounding rock structure displacement and supporting structure internal force with time during the construction of the low mountain ridge tunnel, this paper relies on the Xishan Tunnel Project as the background. During tunneling, the displacement around the tunnel, the subsidence of the surface, the internal force of the steel arch and the pressure between the two layers of support are monitored dynamically. According to the above monitoring and measurement data, and the monitoring data analysis and nonlinear regression fitting, the predicted trend curve is obtained, the displacement change rules and characteristics of various surrounding rocks of the tunnel are obtained, to ensure the construction safety and stability requirements of supporting structure, and to provide a reasonable opportunity for the construction of secondary lining.
Research on project cost control of construction engineering contracting enterprises based on owner satisfaction in China
Authors: Zhang Xiaofu
Published: March 2024

The profit margin of construction enterprises has been continuously declining over the past few years, and the competition for contracts among construction enterprises turns out to be increasingly fierce. Construction contracting enterprises should consider the profitability of the construction contracting enterprise and its ability to continuously obtain orders when setting cost budget targets for project management departments. Thus, a dual objective decision-making model is built in this study, minimizing overall construction costs and maximizing owner satisfaction to clarify the contracting conditions of the project management department and facilitate decision-making optimization of cost and owner satisfaction goals. Moreover, the actual effect of the proposed model method is verified through case calculations. As indicated by the results, under the premise of maximizing owner satisfaction, the model optimization cost is lower than the actual cost that has already occurred. Furthermore, it conforms to the goal of maximizing owner satisfaction while fulfilling the goal of minimizing engineering costs.
A study on time schedules for construction projects in Hanoi, Vietnam
Authors: Hai Dinh Tuan
Published: March 2024

With its position as the capital, Hanoi is the political center as well as the second largest economic center of the country. Therefore, the city is always allocated a large budget in construction investment to create material facilities for political tasks and economic and social development. During the implementation of construction projects, a number of difficulties and limitations have appeared. In which, projects are delayed in construction and disbursement, reducing investment efficiency and not meeting the expectations of the government and people. From this fact, the authors have conducted a study to evaluate the causes affecting the time schedule of construction projects in Hanoi. The method F-APH (Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process) was used to analyze data objectively and accurately about the causes affecting the time schedule. From there, these causes are classified into groups of subjective causes (from within the project) and groups of objective causes (from outside the project). The results show that subjective causes, originating from project participants, have a stronger influence than objective causes. A number of specific proposals to the actors involved in construction projects are made to eliminate or limit the impact of the causes of construction progress.
Nonlocal controllability of mild solutions for neutral evolution equations with state-dependent delay in Fréchet spaces
Authors: Boudefla Chahrazed , Baghli-Bendimerad Selma
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we prove the controllability of mild solutions of neutral functional evolution equations with state-dependent delay and nonlocal conditions. We establish the non local controllability of mild solutions under certain conditions by combining Avramescu’s nonlinear alternative for the sum of compact and contraction operators in Fréchet spaces with semigroup theory.
Equitable colorings of ��-corona products of cubic graphs
Authors: Furmańczyk Hanna , Kubale Marek
Published: March 2024

A graph G is equitably k-colorable if its vertices can be partitioned into k independent sets in such a way that the number of vertices in any two sets differ by at most one. The smallest integer k for which such a coloring exists is known as the equitable chromatic number of G and it is denoted by x=( G). In this paper the problem of determining the value of equitable chromatic number for multicoronas of cubic graphs G◦ lH is studied. The problem of ordinary coloring of multicoronas of cubic graphs is solvable in polynomial time. The complexity of equitable coloring problem is an open question for these graphs. We provide some polynomially solvable cases of cubical multicoronas and give simple linear time algorithms for equitable coloring of such graphs which use at most x=( G◦ lH) + 1 colors in the remaining cases.
Novel path planning method using marine predator algorithm for mobile robot
Authors: Wang Qiang , Huang Yinghui
Published: March 2024

The main goal of robot path planning is to design an optimal path for a robot to navigate from its starting point to its goal while avoiding obstacles and optimizing certain criteria. A novel method using marine predator algorithm which is used in the field of robot path planning is presented. The proposed method has two steps. First step is to build a mathematical model of path planning while second step is optimization process using marine predator algorithm. Simulation results show that the proposed method works well and has good performance in different situations. Therefore, this method is an effective method for robot path planning and related applications.
Implementation of language models within an infrastructure designed for Natural Language Processing
Authors: Walkowiak Bartosz , Walkowiak Tomasz
Published: March 2024

This paper explores cost-effective alternatives for resource-constrained environments in the context of language models by investigating methods such as quantization and CPUbased model implementations. The study addresses the computational efficiency of language models during inference and the development of infrastructure for text document processing. The paper discusses related technologies, the CLARIN-PL infrastructure architecture, and implementations of small and large language models. The emphasis is on model formats, data precision, and runtime environments (GPU and CPU). It identifies optimal solutions through extensive experimentation. In addition, the paper advocates for a more comprehensive performance evaluation approach. Instead of reporting only average token throughput, it suggests considering the curve’s shape, which can vary from constant to monotonically increasing or decreasing functions. Evaluating token throughput at various curve points, especially for different output token counts, provides a more informative perspective.
Policy Strategies for Public–Private Partnership on Broadband Infrastructure: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Evi Steelyana W. , Nur Afiah Nunuy , Dewi Nanny , Wahyuni Ersa Tri , Avianti Ilya
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze the development of research themes in the public–private partnership (PPP) project policy strategy for broadband infrastructure from 2000 to 2021 and identify the most popular research topics. Systematic literature review (SLR) of 927 Google Scholar and Scopus publications, followed by bibliometric analysis, co-occurrence keywords, and in-depth qualitative approaches with content analysis, was performed. Articles are classified based on the source of publication, year of publication, country of origin, journal ranking, and research theme. This study finds that previous studies discussed the development of policy strategies and regulatory theory. Most articles were published in journals indexed under Q1, while only one was published under Q4. This study highlights the importance of government initiatives in developing broadband infrastructure through PPPs. The findings show that the policy strategy, legal framework, and regulations influence the success of PPP schemes. Private sector involvement can reduce costs and provide access to resources and expertise the public sector may still need to gain. This study suggests that policymakers encourage the participation of the private sector in broadband infrastructure projects and provide incentives for them, such as public funding. This study benefits governments or policymakers who intend to implement the PPP scheme to deliver public services.
Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin cinsel sağlık konusundaki tutumları
Authors: Doğan Özdemir Nedime Gül , Karadeniz Benli Cansu
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this research is to evaluate nursing students’ attitudes towards sexual health. MATERIAL and METHODS: This research; It was conducted in descriptive and cross-sectional type. The research was conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences of a state university located in the Black Sea region. Data were collected in the working environment through face-to-face interviews. Personal Information Form and Students’ Attitudes Towards Sexual Health Scale were used to collect research data. The data were evaluated in the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program version 24.0 statistical program. Descriptive statistics are given as number of units (n), percentage (%), mean and standard deviation (X̄ ± SD), median (min-max) values. RESULTS: There is a statistically significant relationship between nursing students’ grade level, where they live, whether they receive training on sexual health care, how often they evaluate their sexual health while providing care, and how they feel when providing sexual health care. The students’ “Attitudes Towards Sexual Health Scale” total score average was found to be 44.83±10.45. This result indicates that students have positive attitudes towards sexual health behaviors. CONCLUSION: As a result, when students’ scores from the Attitudes Towards Sexual Health Scale are examined, their level of training in sexual health care, their frequency of evaluating sexual health while providing care, and their feeling of self while providing sexual health care positively affect the process of evaluating sexual health in their future patients. Keywords: sexual health, nursing, student nurse, belief, attitude
Sexual dysfunction and associated factors in menopausal women: A correlational study
Authors: Topaloğlu Ören Ekin Dila , Ertem Gül
Published: March 2024

AMAÇ: Bu çalışmanın amacı menopozdaki kadınlarda cinsel disfonksiyon riskini saptamak ve kadınların cinsel disfonksiyonları ile ilişkili faktörleri belirlemektir. GEREÇ ve YÖNTEMLER: Bu tanımlayıcı ve ilişkisel çalışma bir eğitim araştırma hastanesinin jinekoloji polikliğine gelen 304 menopozdaki kadın ile Türkiye’nin batısı İzmir’de Haziran 2019 ve Şubat 2020 tarihleri arasında yürütülmüştür. Veriler “Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu” ve “Kadın Cinsel Fonksiyon İndeksi (KCFİ)” ile toplanmıştır. BULGULAR: Menopozdaki kadınların yarısından fazlasının (%258/84,9) cinsel işlev bozukluğu riski altında olduğu ve kadınların cinsel istek, uyarılma ve tatmin alanlarındaki puanların daha düşük olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar, menopoz süresinin (ORad 1,34; %95 IC 1,07–1,68) ve lise altı eğitim düzeyi olan (ORad 2,67; %95IC 1,07–6,70), obez olan (ORad 15,09; %95 IC 3,27–69,66) ve vajinal doğum yapan kadınların (ORad 2,91; %95 IC 1,11–7,62) cinsel disfonksiyonla anlamlı düzeyde ilişkili olduğunu göstermektedir. SONUÇ: Cinsel disfonksiyonun menopozdaki kadınlarda yüksek prevalansta görüldüğü saptanmıştır. Menopoz süresinin uzaması, eğitim düzeyinin düşük olması, obezite ve vajinal doğum yapmak cinsel fonksiyonları olumsuz yönde etkilemiştir. Sağlık profesyonelleri (özellikle jinekolojist ve jinekoloji hemşireleri), menopozdaki kadınların yaşadığı cinsel disfonksiyonlar ve bunları etkileyen faktörler konusunda kadınlara eğitim ve danışmanlık sağlamalıdır. Anahtar Kelimeler: cinsellik, cinsel disfonksiyon, kadın sağlığı, KCFİ, menopoz
Üreterorenoskopi sonrası double J stentin kadın cinsel fonksiyonlarına etkisi
Authors: Çil Gökhan , Yılmaz Mehmet , Şahin Yusuf , Canıtez İbrahim Oğulcan , Dinçer Muhammet Murat
Published: March 2024

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the impact of double J stenting on female sexual functions following ureterorenoscopy (URS). MATERIAL and METHODS: Between April 2023 and September 2023, data from a total of 60 patients who underwent ureteroscopy (URS) treatment for ureteral stones in our clinic and a control group consisting of 30 individuals were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients, including age, body mass index (BMI), stone size, whether a double J stent was placed or not, length of hospital stay, duration of the double J stent in the patient, patients’ educational status, and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores at preoperative, postoperative 1 st, and 3rd months, were recorded. To assess psychological status, Beck Depression Scale scores were recorded at preoperative, postoperative 1 st, and 3rd months. The obtained parameters were compared between the groups. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant difference in mean age and BMI among the three groups (p=0.877 and p=0.932, respectively). The preoperative FSFI scores for Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 were 13.83±1.76, 13.51±1.45, and 15.72±1.36, respectively. A statistically significant difference was observed among the groups (p<0.001). The FSFI scores at postoperative 1st month were 14.2±1.39 for Group 1 and 12.82±1.5 for Group 2, with a statistically significant difference between the groups (p<0.001). The FSFI scores at postoperative 3rd month were 14.54±1.7 for Group 1 and 14.4±1.54 for Group 2 (p=0.740). There was no statistically significant difference in Beck Depression scores during the preoperative period among the three groups (p=0.966). CONCLUSION: Based on our study, we believe that the placement of a double J stent after ureteroscopy (URS) may lead to a temporary impairment in female sexual functions. We recommend that patients be informed about this aspect during the preoperative period, suggest the removal of the double J stent at the earliest possible time when deemed necessary. Keywords: double J stent, female sexual function, ureteroscopy
Rozwój infrastruktury magazynowej na bliskim zapleczu portów morskich w Polsce na tle potencjału miast portowych i relacji port–miasto
Authors: Bocheński Tadeusz
Published: March 2024

Przedmiotem badań jest rozmieszczenie infrastruktury magazynowej z uwzględnieniem po- tencjału społeczno-gospodarczego badanych portów i miast portowych oraz relacji port–miasto. Pod uwagę wzięto: liczbę ludności miast portowych, liczbę podmiotów gospodarczych przemysłu przetwórczego, obroty i strukturę towarową w portach oraz obiekty magazynowe, tj. centra magazynowe, depoty kontenerowe i bazy paliw. Analiza objęła 10 portów w Polsce: Gdańsk, Gdynię, Szczecin, Świnoujście, Police, Kołobrzeg, Elbląg, Darłowo, Ustkę i Stepnicę. Widoczna była wyraźna przewaga portu i miasta Gdańsk w każdym z analizowanych aspektów. W szerszym ujęciu przestrzennym, biorąc pod uwagę konurbację trójmiejską, ów potencjał jest jeszcze większy, choć należy zaznaczyć, że korzysta z niego także Gdynia – drugi co do wielkości port w Polsce. Na terenie Gdańska w bezpośrednim sąsiedztwie terminala kontenerowego znajdowało się największe centrum magazynowe w północnej Polsce. Działające w nim podmioty gospodarcze wykorzystywały bliskość portu.
Współczesne uwarunkowania rozwoju hotelarstwa sieciowego w Polsce – wprowadzenie do problematyki funkcjonowania dużych przedsiębiorstw turystycznych
Authors: Sala Krzysztof , Szostak Daniel
Published: March 2024

Hotelarstwo jest jednym z najstarszych sektorów usługowych na świecie – działa ono nieprzerwa- nie od czasów starożytności i wczesnego średniowiecza. Przedsiębiorstwa hotelarskie, podobnie jak podmioty innych sektorów gospodarki, mogą funkcjonować – i bardzo często funkcjonują – samodzielnie lub w ramach sieci, które wyzwalają efekty synergiczne. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie nie tylko bieżącej sytuacji ho- telarstwa sieciowego w Polsce, lecz także prognoz na przyszłość w kontekście m.in. konfliktu w Ukrainie oraz okresu postpandemicznego. W publikacji uwzględniono zagraniczne i krajowe sieci hotelarskie, jak również operatorów hotelarskich działających na polskim rynku turystycznym. Hipoteza badawcza brzmi następująco: hotelarstwo sieciowe w Polsce rozwija się w sposób ciągły, mimo niekorzystnych czynników zewnętrznych mających wpływ na wielkość ruchu turystycznego (krajowego i przyjazdowego). Do wspomnianych czynników należy zaliczyć skutki pandemii, recesję gospodarczą, inflację oraz znaczny napływ imigrantów w związku z wojną w Ukrainie. Zastosowane metody badawcze to analiza danych zastanych i krytyka piśmiennicza. W artykule wykorzystano materiały zwarte, dane statystyczne oraz netografię. Wyniki badań pozytywnie weryfikują postawioną hipotezę. Motywem wyboru tematyki były osobiste zainteresowania naukowe autorów oraz istotna luka w literaturze przedmiotu w tym zakresie.
UTILIZATION OF CROSSPUZZLE GAMES AS LEARNING MEDIA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAHARAH KITABAH
Authors: Fitria Ana Lailatul , Ulin Nuha Muhammad Afton
Published: March 2024

Language is a communication tool. With language, we can talk to know each other. In addition to the local language and the national language, namely Indonesian, we also know foreign languages. Foreign Language is currently a compulsory subject for students at all levels of education. Most of the foreign languages spoken are English and Arabic. Many students experience difficulties in learning both foreign languages, especially in learning Arabic. In learning Arabic, there are four skills that must be mastered, namely maharah istima' (listening skills), maharah qiro'ah (reading skills), maharah kalam (speaking skills), and maharah kitabah (writing skills). Writing skill (maharah al-kitabah) is the highest skill of the four Arabic language skills. Writing is an activity related to thought processes and expression skills in written form. In order to make learning more efficient, an educator is required to be creative in conveying learning material, this is done so that learning writing skills becomes more fun and can help students in learning Arabic. One of the media that can be a solution is the crossword puzzle (TTS) game media. This study aims to explain the media for learning Arabic games in the form of crossword puzzles in maharah kitabah.Keywords: Maharah kitabah, learning media, Al-Kalimah Al-Mutaqati'ah  Bahasa adalah alat komunikasi. Dengan bahasa, kita dapat berbicara mengenal satu sama lain. Selain bahasa daerah dan bahasa nasional, yaitu bahasa Indonesia, kita juga mengenal bahasa Asing. Bahasa Asing saat ini menjadi mata pelajaran wajib bagi pelajar disemua jenjang Pendidikan. Kebanyakan bahasa asing yang dipakai yaitu bahasa Inggris dan bahasa Arab. Banyak siswa yang mengalami kesulitan dalam mempelajari kedua bahasa asing tersebut, terutama dalam mempelajari bahasa Arab. Dalam mempelajari bahasa Arab, ada empat keterampilan yang harus dikuasai yaitu maharah istima’ (keterampilan mendengar), maharah qiro’ah (keterampilan membaca), maharah kalam (keterampilan berbicara), dan maharah kitabah (keterampilan menulis). Keterampilan menulis (maharah al-kitabah) merupakan keterampilan tertinggi dari empat keterampilan berbahasa Arab. Menulis adalah kegiatan berhubungan dengan proses berpikir serta keterampilan ekspresi dalam bentuk tulisan. Agar pembelajaran lebih efisien, seorang pendidik dituntut menjadi kreatif dalam menyampaikan materi pembelajaran, hal ini dilakukan agar pembelajaran keterampilan menulis menjadi lebih menyenangkan dan dapat membantu siswa dalam kegiatan belajar bahasa Arab. Salah satu media yang dapat menjadi solusi adalah media permainan Teka Teki Silang (TTS). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan media pembelajaran permainan bahasa Arab berupa teka teki silang (Al Kalimah Al Mutaqati’ah) dalam maharah kitabah. Kata kunci: Maharah kitabah, Media pembelajaran, Al-Kalimah Al- Mutaqati’ah
Isolation and Identification of Shigella SonneiProducing Shiga Toxin from Children with Bloody Diarrhea and Evaluation of the Inhibition Effectiveness of Zinc oxide Nanoparticles
Authors: Alwan Hayfaa Rajab , Dahham Shaymaa Naji , Dhayea Ahmed Hussein , Maaroof Mohammed Nadhir
Published: March 2024

Shigella infection strains producing shiga toxin results in bloody diarrheais a dangerous symptom in children under five years of age that can even lead to death. Therefore, this study was conducted to isolate Shigella strains producing shiga toxin from 150 samples which were taken from bloody stool of children under the five years of age. They were suffering from the diarrhea during the period from March 2021 to March 2022 in Tikrit city, Iraq. The results showed the possibility to isolate six isolates of Shigella sonnei at ratio 4% of the total samples. The isolates producing shiga toxin were identified by using stx1 gene. The results showed two isolates of Shigella possessing stx1 gene, at ratio 33.33 of total S. sonnei strains. The two isolates producing shiga toxin have been submitted to NCBI, then accepted as Iraqi strains in NCBI under the registration numbers OK127759.1 and OK127760.1. The Iraqi strains registered in NCBI showed agreement with a global strain of 99-100%  that were recorded by registration numbers in Malaysia (CP060117.1), China (CP000038.1), United Kingdom (CP066810.1), Hungary (CP019689.1), Somalia (CP023645.1), Spain (CP022672.1), Italy (CP035008.1), India (CP041322.1), Australia (CP045932.1), Nigeria (CP046286.1), Switzerland (CP049183.1), USA (CP053751.1) and South Korea (CP055292.1). As for the sensitivity test, the results showed that the strain OK127759.1 was resistant to antibiotics azithromycin, ceftazidime, cefotaxime, ceftriaxone, augmentin and tetracycline. And it was sensitive to gentamicin and intermediately sensitive to ampicillin, chloramphenicol and nalidixic acid. As for the strain OK127760.1, the results showed his strain was intermediately sensitive to gentamicin and resistant to the other antibiotics which were used in the test. ZnO-NPs with a concentration of 200 μg/ml showed the highest inhibitory effectiveness against S. sonnei strains OK127759.1 and OK127760.1 with inhibition diameter of 22 mm and 21 mm respectively.