bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vplyv intervenčného programu s obsahom hudobno-pohybových a tanečných aktivít na zdravie žiakov základných škôl
Authors: Slováková Michaela , Daubnerová Jana , Mandzáková Martina
Published: December 2023

The aim of the study was to determine the influenceof an intervention program containing music-movement and dance activities on the health of elementary school pupils, from the point of view of body posture and selected movement abilities. The experimental group consisted of pupils (n=164) of the fourth grade of primary schools in the district of Banská Bystrica. Of the total number (n = 164), there were 81 girls (body weight 35.41 ± 7.11 kg, body height 138.1 ± 6.24 cm, BMI 18.57 ± 2.11) and 83 boys (body weight 43 .21 ± 7.54 kg, body height 145.37 ± 6.54cm, BMI 20.45 ± 2.21). Both input and output diagnostics were carried out from the point of view of somatometric indicators, diagnostics of body posture and selected movement abilities, determined by standardized tests. In the experimental set, an intervention movement program was applied to the teaching process of physical and sports education classes for a duration of 18 weeks, twice a week for 45 minutes in the period from February 7, 2022, to June 10, 2022. The results showed a positive influenceof the intervention program on all monitored parameters. In the complex parameter of body posture, 67.47% of boys and 51.85% of girls had poor body posture in the entrance diagnostics. After applying the music-movement and dance program to the teaching process,28.92% of boys and 20.99% of girls had incorrect body posture, which is a difference of 38.55% for boys and 30.86% for girls. In the tests of selected movement abilities, an improvement was noted in all monitored parameters, as in girls (sit and reach: +5.57 cm; standing long jump: +10.5 cm; sit-ups: +4.63; shuttle run: -0.23 s; enduranceshuttle run: +4.12), as well as for boys (sit andreach: +4.29 cm; standing long jump: +11.93 cm; sit-ups: + 4.42; shuttlerun: -0.27s; endurance shuttlerun: +3.68).Based on the results, we conclude that the intervention program including music-movement and dance activitieshad a significant effect on improving the posture quality and thelevel of physical abilitiesof boys and girlsas one of the manifestations of health.The program should be applied in the physical education classes.
Making Sense of Hacking
Authors: Ritchie Jack
Published: December 2023

I argue a useful way to conceptualise all of Hacking’s work is through his styles project. This provides us with a simple structure to organise many of Hacking’s main texts and brings into sharp relief two of his major philosophical projects. The first is to explain the stability of science. The second is metaphilosophical: to understand why scientific activity gives rise to certain philosophical difficulties, for example realism disputes. In its most ambitious form, Hacking called his project Philosophical Anthropology, and his aim was to explain how creatures like us, in a world like this have happened to alight on methods of finding out that work so well. I end with a brief discussion of how successfully he realised his goals and an even briefer comparison with two naturalist philosophers, Mark Wilson and Penelope Maddy, who share some of his interests and ambitions.
Characteristics of H2S at Low Adsorption Temperature using Nitrogen-enhanced Carbon
Modified with Ni Nanoparticles
Authors: Abdullah Norfazilah , Mohamad Nor Norhusna
Published: December 2023

The main objective of this research is to investigate the adsorption
characteristics of palm shell activated carbon (PSAC) adsorbent impregnated with nickel
nanoparticles (Ni nps) and urea (Ni-N-PSAC) towards hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas removal
at low adsorption temperature (30°C). The impregnation of Ni nps is expected to enhance
the oxygen functional groups onto the adsorbent’s structure, whereas the impregnation of
urea will contribute to tailoring the nitrogen functional groups. It is expected that
the Ni-N-PSAC adsorbent will exhibit heightened efficiency in removing H2S at low
adsorption temperature conditions. The H2S adsorption was tested at various operating
conditions such as different feed flowrate (100 – 250 ml/min), relative humidity, %RH (0
– 80 %RH) and H2S feed concentrations (1000 – 4000 ppm). The adsorption characteristics
of H2S onto Ni-N-PSAC adsorbent were analyzed using adsorption isotherms and kinetics
studies. The highest H2S adsorption capacity calculated was 114.66 mg H2S/g Ni-N-PSAC,
where the adsorption parameters were at 100 ml/min, 30°C, 1000 ppm H2S and 40 %RH. The
removal of H2S at low temperatures using Ni-N-PSAC showed that Temkin isotherm
represents the best adsorption characteristics with R2 = 0.9653. The kinetic study
suggests that Pseudo second-order yields the most favourable result (R2 = 0.9967). The
outcome of this work is expected to provide new knowledge on the adsorption
characteristics of H2S using Ni-N-PSAC adsorbent at low adsorption temperature
(30°C).
Pemberian Upah Bagi Jasa Penulis Bayangan (Ghostwriter) Perspektif Fikih Muamalah
Authors: Ovita Sari
Published: December 2023

Giving wages for ghostwriters’ services basically meets the requirements of sighat and wages in muamalat. However, the existence of ghostwriter services is actually contrary to the academic code of ethics. And it also has a negative impact on the development of the quality of education. The purpose of this research is to find out the concept of wages according to Islamic law and to find out the views of Islamic law on giving wages to ghostwriters. This study uses the library method by finding sources of information through previous research studies. The implications of this research are expected to be able to provide a bit of an overview regarding the remuneration of ghostwriters. The study results show that the form of the contract and the wage system used by the ghostwriter services fulfill the sighat and wage requirements in fiqh muamalah. However, the use of ghostwriting services actually violates the academic code of ethics and has negative implications for the quality of education, and in the view of Islamic law the existence of shadow writing services is in fact considered unlawful because there is an element of fraud in it.
TANGGUNGJAWAB PEMERINTAH DAERAH TERHADAP KONSUMEN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Gunawan  , Lasatu Asri , Patila Manga’
Published: December 2023

The government as a public servant has responsibilities that are not limited by space, time, and circumstances. The government has an obligation to provide services to the community anytime and anywhere and under any circumstances, including disaster emergencies. COVID-19 is a disaster that limits the movement of every human being, including the government. However, government services to the community must still run in order to fulfill the basic needs of the community. One form of the government's responsibility during the Pandemic Period is to provide legal protection to every consumer. The problem in this research is how is the implementation of local government responsibilities to consumers during the Covid-19 Pandemic? This study used several approaches, the data were analyzed qualitatively-quantitatively, and the results were in the form of analytic descriptive. The conclusion of the research is that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the local government has carried out its responsibilities in accordance with laws and regulations, but not optimally according to consumer expectations.
Konsep Kafa’ah pada Perkawinan Syarifah Di Desa Pambusuang Kabupaten Polewali Mandar
Authors: Mayanti  , Andi Jusran Kasim
Published: December 2023

This study uses a qualitative research method with empirical legal research located in Pambusuang, Balanipa, Polewali Mandar. It is conducted by using a normative theological and sociological research approach. The primary data sources are several Syarifah women and Habib. The study reveals that the Syarifah women's marriage system is not significantly different from the women's marriage system in general in Pambusuang, namely using the traditional Mandar procession, however, there are few differences are found. First, Syarifah women's marriage tends to focus on nasab (lineage) at the matchmaking process or at the proposal process so that the marriage is arranged, they do not apply several kufu' concepts (compability) in choosing a partner, and some of them even choose not to marry. Second, at the metindor process in Syarifahs'  Wedding (arrival of the groom), the groom should attend the syarifahs' place by riding a horse.  Third,  the groom has to wear white to carry out the Ijab kabul . Regarding the first result, the concept of kafâ`ah for Syarifah women in achieving sakinah mawaddah warahmah marriage cannot be separated from the combination of several kufu’ concepts, such as religion, lineage, work, and wealth. However, in their marriage, the concept of kufu' in terms of lineage and religion is the most important consideration when choosing a partner while the wealth and work aspect are tend to be ignored nowadays. The implication of the research is that there is an understanding that not only lineage of sayyid descent is a determinant in achieving a life of sakinah mawaddah warahmah for syarifah women in Pambusuang, but it is also necessary to grant rights to Syarifah women to choose their partner outside the lineage of sayyid rather than live unmarried because they are not from the same nasab (lineage).
Tantangan dan Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Penundaan Implementasi Pajak Karbon di Indonesia
Authors: Sofiyati Rizqy Alifa , Hernawan Sapto
Published: December 2023

This research analyzes the challenges and factors influencing the delayed implementation of carbon tax in Indonesia using a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and document analysis. The research findings indicate that the challenges and factors affecting the delay in carbon tax implementation can be seen from various aspects. This study has shown that the challenges in the carbon tax implementation process include the balance between environmental goals and economic well-being, public awareness and acceptance, infrastructure readiness and emission monitoring, as well as weak law enforcement in carbon tax policy determination. Various factors influencing the delay in carbon tax implementation include dependence on fossil energy sources, resistance from affected industries, the absence of a carbon tax roadmap, and unclear carbon exposure thresholds. With this research, it is hoped to provide an in-depth understanding of Indonesia's unique challenges in addressing climate change and offer insights needed to design effective policies for reducing carbon emissions and achieving environmental protection goals while considering existing socio-economic impacts.
Upaya Penegakkan Contitutional Culture Masyarakat Sulawesi Tengah Ditengah Gerusan Constitutional Transplantation
Authors: Atma Randy
Published: December 2023

The legal policy of recognition of indigenous peoples as outlined by the 1945 Constitution requires the government to make customary law a source and inspiration in the development of national law. In the field of private law such as land and inheritance law, customary law has been elaborated a lot into national law. However, constitutional customary law is still not elaborated so that it often seems that it does not make a good contribution to the development of constitutional law in Indonesia. Based on research it is known that constitutional customary law is a formal source of constitutional law that hierarchically falls under the constitutional law act. In fact, some constitutional customary laws have been adopted in positive constitutional law, such as the provisions regarding the indigenous legal alliance, and the concept of the president as the holder of power over the army.
Problematika Pencegahan Perkawinan Anak di Desa Pamboborang
Authors: Dwi Utami Hudaya Nur  , Mubakkirah Fadhliah , An'nisah Rizqi
Published: December 2023

This research is qualitative research taking the research location in Pamboborang village, Banggae District, Majene Regency, West Sulawesi. A normative juridical and sociological research approach where the primary data sources for this research are parents and Pamboborang village officials. The results of this research state that promiscuity, pregnancy out of wedlock, culture and legal awareness are factors that greatly influence the high rate of child marriage in Pamboborang village. The role of law enforcers such as local government, the courts, the Regional Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBD) and the Health Service are institutions that also have an important role in overcoming these factors. Socialization can be carried out well to educate and provide understanding about the positive and negative impacts of child marriage that occurs in Pamboborang village. It is hoped that the target of this education will be more focused on parents in Pamboborang village because parents should have the greatest role and responsibility to look after and protect their children from all negative actions and actions outside the home. Based on several factors that are the cause of the high rate of child marriage in Pamboborang village, it is hoped that the role of parents will be maximized, so that children who have fallen into promiscuity and juvenile delinquency will be taken in and educated better, rather than resorting to marriage. If the child is pregnant out of wedlock then the role of the parents is not only to get the child married, but the parents have a role to continue to provide advice and assistance to the child of the young couple, so that the marriage they build can create a happy and eternal marriage based on the Almighty God One.
Optimization of lung ventilation and perfusion in anesthetized horses using a ventilation mode with flow-limited expiration
Authors: Araos Joaquin , Driessen Bernd , Brandly Jerrianne , Gorenberg Emma , Heerdt Paul , Bruhn Alejandro , Martin-Flores Manuel , Adler Andy , Hopster Klaus
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the mechanisms underlying the improved arterial oxygenation described with flow-limited expiration (FLEX) ventilation in anesthetized horses.

ANIMALS

5 healthy adult research horses.

METHODS

Horses underwent volume-controlled ventilation for 60 minutes (VCV1), followed by 60 minutes of FLEX, and 30 minutes of VCV (VCV2). Main outcomes included the arterial partial pressure of oxygen-to-Fio2 (PF) ratio and electrical impedance tomography (EIT)-derived functional indices at the end of each phase. The EIT data were used to create regional maps of relative lung ventilation and perfusion as well as regional maps of ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratios. Ventilation indices derived from EIT included the fraction of expired volume in 1 second (FEV1; %) and the time it took for the EIT signal to drop to 50% of the peak signal at end-inspiration (TClose50; seconds). Data were analyzed with 2-way ANOVA for repeated measures. P < .05 was considered significant.

RESULTS

The PF ratio increased significantly with FLEX compared to both VCV1 and VCV2 (P < .01). There were no differences in the relative distribution of ventilation nor perfusion between ventilation strategies. However, when ventilation and perfusion were superimposed and V/Q ratio maps were constructed, FLEX had a homogenizing effect toward values of 1.0. The FEV1 was shorter (P < .01) and the TClose50 was longer (P < .001) in all regions during FLEX compared to both VCV1 and VCV2.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

Our findings suggest that FLEX ventilation in anesthetized horses enhances regional V/Q matching, likely by prolonging expiratory aeration and reducing airway closure.
Fatigued through everyday life. Interprofessional intervention approaches for dealing with long-term outcomes of fatigue after moderate and severe traumatic brain injury / Erschöpft durch den Alltag. Interprofessionelle Interventionsansätze im Umgang mit Langzeitfolgen von Fatigue nach mittlerem und schwerem Schädel-Hirn-Trauma
Authors: Blattmann Jana , Lotz Flavia , Huber Marion
Published: December 2023

Background

Fatigue is a common long-term consequence of moderate and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Until now, there are intervention approaches for fatigue after TBI, but not specifically for fatigue after moderate and severe TBI in the outpatient setting. According to the demands of multiple studies, the severity and time since the TBI should be addressed more specifically.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the possibilities for interprofessional intervention approaches in fatigue after moderate and severe TBI in the outpatient long-term setting. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) the intervention approaches should be made accessible to the interprofessional team.

Methods

The research question was answered with a systematic review. The databases CINAHL, Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO, Web of Science, AMED and OTseeker were used. The included studies were critically appraised using Law et al. (1998).

Results

Fatigue after moderate and severe TBI can lead to restrictions in daily life and general productivity. There is also a significant association with sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and vitamin D deficiency. In addition, fatigue persists for several years in more than half of the people affected. Daily light therapy with blue-enriched white light is an effective way to reduce fatigue after TBI.

Conclusions

Intervention approaches exist in the field of sleep management and coping strategies. Sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and vitamin D deficiency should also be treated if necessary. Due to the limited evidence, the implications for practice are limited.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Factors Determining the Problem of Overweight and Obesity Among Teenagers and Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Comparative Survey Study Among Poles and Belarusians
Authors: Piecewicz-Szczęsna Halina , Nieradko-Iwanicka Barbara , Ręka Gabriela , Nowak Emilia , Maksymowicz Marcela , Machowiec Piotr , Surmach Marina , Khilmonchik Natalya , Valynets Maryna
Published: December 2023

Introduction: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, especially among youth. The main cause of obesity in young people is a combination of excessive caloric intake and reduced physical activity. In addition to individual dietary and physical activity behaviors, genetic predisposition, socioeconomic and environmental factors, and comorbidities may contribute to obesity.

Aim: The study aims to examine and compare the factors determining food preferences and habits as well as the occurrence of overweight and obesity among teenagers and youth in Poland and Belarus.

Material and methods: An anonymous questionnaire consisting of 58 questions based on the Eating Behavior Questionnaire (QEB) was used. Responses were received from 700 young people from Poland and 690 from Belarus, some of whom were rejected. The data was collected in May and June 2021 and analyzed in the Statistica program (statistically significant results at p<0.05). The research was financed by a grant from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.

Results: The study group was divided into four groups in terms of age and nationality: Poles <20 years old (428 people), Belarusians <20 years old (222 people), Poles 20-29 years old (210 people), and Belarusians 20-29 years old (295 people ). The correct BMI had 66.7%, 74.3%, 70.7%, and 71.2% of the respondents, respectively (p=0.057; p=0.888). In both age groups, in the Mann-Whitney U test, there are significant differences in the number of meals per day (p<0.001) - Poles eat 4 or 5 meals a day more often, and Belarusians 3. In the chi-square test, both age groups showed a significant statistical difference (p<0.001) in the question about eating breakfast every day - Poles eat breakfast more often than Belarusians. The Mann-Whitney U test showed no differences in sleep duration between the respondents from both countries (p=0.453; p=0.905).

Conclusions: The results of the research indicate a strong need to implement educational programs to raise the awareness among young people about healthy eating. Obesity, skipping breakfast, too few meals during the day, and their incorrect composition indicate the direction of pro-health policy, which will be conducive to making the right food choices for youth.
The Effect of the Configuration of the Dive’s Towed Equioment on the Lifeguguard Physiological Overload
Authors: Mikołajczyk Rafał , Sikora Marcin , Łakomy Olga , Żebrowska Aleksandra , Siermontowski Piotr
Published: December 2023

The aim of the study was to determine the effects of rescue swimming on lifeguard cardiorespiratory system assessed based on heart rate (HR), lung ventilation (VĖ), oxygen uptake (V̇O₂) and blood lactate concentration (LA). Furthermore, we also investigated the possible impact of the rescue equipment of the towed diver on the lifeguard physiological overload and towing speed. Exercise variables were measured in lifeguards aged 25.5 ± 6. years before and immediately after the swimming a distance of 50 m with a person in tow with or without diving equipment. There were no significant effect of different protocols of towing on V̇O₂. The type of towing protocols have a significant effect on HR, VĖ/V̇O₂ ratio, and blood LA levels. The towing time and the average towing speed during simulated rescue operation were significantly different depending on the type of the towing person’s equipment. Towing a diver wearing only a dry suit significantly reduces the towing time, increases towing speed and may be result in better exercise tolerance and less fatigue for rescuer compared to towing a diver in a full classic or wing diving set.
Credit Lending Models and Loan Performance of Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
Authors: Martin Mbithi  , Fredrick Ogilo
Published: December 2023

The study sought to determine the effect of credit lending models on loan performance of deposit-taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. Specifically, the study focused on group lending model, individual lending model, digital credit model and cooperative lending model on loan performance of deposit-taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design. The targeted population was all DT-SACCOs as per their registration with SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority. The study population was 176. The study found out that group lending models, individual lending models, digital credit lending and cooperative lending were adopted by the DT-SACCOs to a moderate extent. The study established that the size of the DT-SACCOs and the lending models used accounted for 97.9% of changes in loan performance. The consequence is that other factors not considered in the model were responsible for only 2.1% of variances in loan performance. Further, credit lending models had a significant effect on the loan performance of DT-SACCOs in Kenya. This implied that effective implementation of the credit lending models led to improved loan performance of DT-SACCOs. The study concluded that credit lending models significantly affect the loan performance of DT-SACCOs in Kenya. Further, the DT-SACCOs adopted, on an average basis, the credit lending models. Lastly, individual lending models and total assets significantly affected loan performance. Group lending models, digital lending models, and cooperative lending models, however, do not have a significant effect on loan performance. The study recommended that the managers of the DT-SACCOs should establish mechanisms for improving individual loan processing and the development of competitive individual loan products.
Effect of Employee Relations Practices on Employee Performance in Commercial Banks in Narok County, Kenya
Authors: Akumu Joel Bwanah  , Mary Omondi
Published: December 2023

Employee performance is a critical factor for the success of commercial banks in Kenya. Commercial banks in Kenya have been facing various employee-related issues that have affected their performance, productivity and turnover. According to a survey conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya in 2019, the average staff turnover rate in commercial banks in Kenya was 14.6%. This has been attributed to various factors, such as inadequate compensation, lack of career growth opportunities, and poor working conditions. The general objective of the study was to establish the effect of employee relations practices on employee performance in commercial banks in Narok County, Kenya. The study was anchored on the Appraisal theory, Reinforcement theory and expectancy theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was 336 managers and middle-level workers in 14 commercial banks in Narok County, Kenya. The study adopted Slovins' formula to get a sample of 182 employees. The study further adopted stratified random sampling to get the sample of each category of worker. The study collected primary data using a questionnaire. Content validity was ensured by the opinions of experts and supervisors. The reliability of the study instruments was determined by conducting a pilot test in Narok County, whereby 18 questionnaires were issued to employees in 2 banks. An internal consistency technique was adopted by utilization of Cronbach's Alpha. Data gathered in the study was both quantitative and qualitative in nature. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in the study. Descriptive statistics involves the use of percentages, frequencies, and mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics involves the use of correlation and multiple analyses. After analysis, data were presented in the form of tables. The study concluded that there is a strong positive correlation between employee relations practices and employee performance in commercial banks in Narok County, Kenya. From the findings, the study recommended that commercial banks in Narok County should encourage a two-way flow of communication where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas, concerns, and feedback with management. Moreover, commercial banks in Narok County should support employees in achieving a healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout and increase job satisfaction.
A regulamentação da convivência familiar: critérios para a tutela dos direitos indisponíveis das crianças e dos adolescentes
Authors: Fernandes Vieira Diego , Moreira Freitas da Silva Fernando , Harmatiuk Matos Ana Carla
Published: December 2023

This article aims to identify criteria for regulating the right to family life between parents and children. It starts with the problem of whether the current way of regulating the right to family life is adequate to ensure the best interests of children and adolescents. On the one hand, the old judicial practice of establishing the right to free “visits” or on alternate weekends remains. On the other hand, contemporary doctrine criticizes this practice, as it understands that it is insufficient for the effective participation of parents in their children's lives. To achieve the proposed objective, the deductive research method is used. Four criteria are proposed to guarantee the right to family coexistence between parents and children: I) physical coexistence on weekdaysand pedagogical monitoring; II) coexistence in a virtual/remote way; III) health follow-up (for example: consultations, vaccines and treatments), at school, in extracurricular activities and social inclusion; IV) balanced division of vacations, holidays and feast days.
A função social da empresa como elemento fundamental à concretização da dignidade da pessoa humana: reflexões sobre a ressocialização do egresso do sistema penitenciário
Authors: Penido Martins Thiago , Silva Rodrigues Raphael , Alves Pinto Alisson
Published: December 2023

A condition given that the prison system can be described as sub-human, stigmatized by society, becoming very difficult, or even inviável, or a process of even social inclusion. The present article aims to analyze and highlight the importance of the ressocialization of output, highlighting the social function of the company in this process, making possible the opportunity for recovery at output. The methodology used, supported by the principles of the social function of the company and the dignity of human people, implies a review of the available bibliography, examination of legislation and jurisprudence.
Strangers to Neighbours: Refugee Sponsorship in Context. S. Labman & G. Cameron (Eds.). McGill-Queen’s University Press, 2020, 337 pp.
Authors: Azari Parisa
Published: December 2023

book review
The economics of hybridization: working with intellectually capacious processes and products
Authors:   «Radium Investments» LLC, Shastin A. V.
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to consider the concept of hybridization economics, what forms it takes, how the growth of hybridization rates will affect business processes using examples of complex work with intellectually capacious processes and products. After COVID-19, the main characteristic of the modern economy is hybridization. In theory, it is a combination of several subjects, processes, and technologies. The author identifies several stages of hybridization. The first is the use of circuitry to control economic processes. At this stage, a person adapts to the technique. The second stage is the appearance of human dimension. Equipment and technical products in their parameters should be commensurate with the person, convenient for him to use. In contrast to the first stage, a person subordinates technology and digital systems using them to strengthen himself. Hybrid offices are used in the economy. The next stage is management and interaction with intellectually capacious objects. It is predicted in the near future, according to various sources, the transition to the next stage — the hybridization of property.
Nowcasting of Russian manufacturing output using business survey data
Authors:   Dostoevsky Omsk State University, Gartvich R. E.
Published: December 2023

This article is devoted to checking the possibility of using business survey data surveys to nowcasting of Russian manufacturing output: analysis of business cycles and short-term forecasting (1 month ahead). The study uses data from business surveys of the Federal State Statistics Service, the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs and S&P Global. The results of these surveys are published promptly (20 days or more ahead of the release of official statistics) and are freely available. The study shows that the indicators of the Federal State Statistics Service (economic situation, number of employees, business confidence index, output, demand, export) allow to increase the accuracy of forecasts by 21–39 % and have a high correlation with business cycles of the manufacturing industry. In general, the use of most business survey indicators improves short-term forecasts of manufacturing output, more than half of the indicators have a correlation coefficient greater than 0,8 with the business cycles of this sector of the economy.
C. McGinn. Why Is It Good to Be Alive? / trans. from Engl. R. L. Kochnev
Authors:   Tyumen State University, Kochnev R. L.
Published: December 2023

The essay raises the problem of the value of life. For living organisms like us, it appears to be an unconditionally good. It seems that the necessary grounds for such an attitude must be in the ontological structure of life itself. But an impartial analysis shows that the value of life is something external to life itself.
Relato de caso: morte por inibição associada a lesão não letal por projétil de arma de fogo
Authors: Zanuncio Andressa Vinha , Andrade Isaias Jonathan Melo de , Oliveira Patrick Alexandre dos Santos , Lourenço João Vitor de Paula , Silva Mariane Amaral , Diniz Alexandre Afonso Macedo , Amaral Lucas Henrique Oliveira , Cavalcanti Júnior Gerson Coelho
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Relatar dois casos de óbito com presença de lesão por projetil de arma de fogo, não letal, através dos laudos necroscópicos, revisando as possíveis causas e diagnósticos de exclusão. Detalhamento dos casos: Os dois casos analisados foram vítimas de lesão por projetil de arma de fogo e foram a óbito, sendo encaminhadas para o exame de necropsia. As lesões encontradas não tinham a capacidade de produzir a morte – lesões não letais. Dessa forma, foram investigadas qual ou quais seriam a causa da morte. O reflexo vasovagal pode causar a morte por parada cardiorrespiratória, quando zonas reflexógenas do corpo são estimuladas, sem deixar sinais aparentes ao exame de necropsia. Outras causas que levariam à morte sem evidenciar sinais externos precisam ser investigadas e excluídas, como a intoxicação exógena. Um dos casos foi a óbito devido ao reflexo vasovagal por lesão próxima a zonas reflexógenas, conhecido como morte por inibição. O outro caso apresentou níveis sanguíneos letais de cocaína sendo a causa da morte a intoxicação exógena por cocaína. Considerações finais: A morte por inibição pode ser definida como causa da morte quando há presença de lesões próximas a zonas reflexógenas, não letais, sem outras causas que justifiquem a morte.
CARDIOVASCULAR INDICATORS OF ATHLETES IN SOMATOTYPE-RELATED RESPONSE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Authors: Alekseeva V. A. , Guryeva A. B.
Published: December 2023

In order to achieve high sports results, a comprehensive study of the athlete’s body is necessary. The morphofunctional study is the most informative and accessible. However, the somatotype-related functional state of the cardiovascular system of athletes remains insufficiently studied. The purpose of the research: To determine the indicators of the cardiovascular system of athletes in response to physical exertion, depending on the somatotype according to Reese-Eysenck. An anthropometric and functional study of the cardiovascular system of 49 athletes of the highest sports skill engaged in freestyle wrestling at the Sakha Republic’s Center for Traditional Sports was conducted. The Reese-Eysenck index was used to determine the somatotype. Functional examination of the cardiovascular system included blood pressure measurement and pulse counting at rest, then 1 and 2 minutes after exercise. The exercise consisted of a full squat with arms outstretched with a frequency of 20 squats in 30 seconds. In order to determine the tolerance of physical activity, the Roufier index was calculated. The adaptive potential of the cardiovascular system is determined using the index of functional changes. Somatotyping by the Reese-Eysenck index among the examined athletes revealed that a significantly large proportion of the examined individuals had an athletic somatotype. In pyknics, significantly large indicators of body weight and the transverse diameter of the chest were recorded. A functional examination of the cardiovascular system with the use of physical activity revealed a significantly greater increase in systolic blood pressure after 1 and 2 minutes and heart rate 1 minute after physical activity in individuals with the pyknic somatotype compared with others. The analysis of the results of the index of functional changes of athletes depending on the somatotype revealed the stress of the cardiovascular system function only in athletes of the pyknic somatotype. The obtained results indicate that the training process should be selected individually, taking into account the somatotype of an athlete, since among pyknics there are people with stress of the cardiovascular system with good results of physical activity tolerance according to the Roufier index.
ON THE TOPIC OF ADVISABILITY OF ENDODONTIC TREATMENT OF RETAINED (PERSISTENT) PRIMARY TEETH
Authors: Galonsky V. G. , Surdo E. S. , Tarasova N. V. , Zhuravleva T. B.
Published: December 2023

Treatment of complicated caries in children and adolescents has a number of features, which is determined by age-related anatomy and the limited functioning time of temporary teeth, as well as the timing of their root resorption. Today, the treatment of pulpitis of preserved temporary (persistent) teeth is of particular clinical interest. Persistent (delayed) teeth are temporary (baby) teeth that are preserved in the dentition after the physiological time of their replacement and are capable of functioning for 10 years or more. In most cases, the presence of retained temporary teeth is due to congenital edentia of permanent teeth, retention or death of their rudiments. There is no data in the literature on the features of the anatomical structure of persistent teeth and recommendations for their endodontic treatment. At the same time, in the treatment of this pathology, the methods of pulpotomy (devital amputation, impregnation method) and pulpectomy (pulp extirpation, vital method) are widely used, followed by obturation of the root canals with resorbable filling materials. Taking into account the above, we conducted a retrospective analysis of 192 orthopantomograms of patients with congenital permanent adentia and the presence of 289 persistent teeth. The anatomical features of the structure of the root canals of persistent teeth have been determined. The results of treatment of 44 preserved temporary teeth with chronic fibrous pulpitis in 27 patients of childhood and adolescence using the method of vital extirpation followed by restoration of the crown parts of the teeth using therapeutic and orthopedic methods are presented. Long-term treatment results up to 60 months were assessed. Meanwhile, the results obtained indicated the absence of signs of root resorption in persistent teeth over a long period of time from the period of their physiological change, as well as the features of the anatomical structure of root canals, similar to that of permanent teeth, and allowing endodontic treatment of preserved teeth using classical for permanent teeth pulpectomy method. The results of clinical observation and X-ray examination in the long term after treatment allow us to conclude that the approach used is highly effective, which reduced the risk of periapical complications and created conditions for the longterm functioning of persistent teeth.
Enhancing Structural Control in Covalent Organic Frameworks through Steric Interaction-Driven Linker Design
Authors: Winter Alena , Hamdi Farzad , Eichhöfer Andreas , Saalwächter Kay , Kastritis Panagiotis , Haase Frederik
Published: December 2023

Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) exhibiting kagome (kgm) structures are promising crystalline porous materials with two distinct pores. However, the challenge arises from the potential formation of the polymorphic square-lattice (sql) structure, which is undesired in some cases. To this, we introduce a novel linker design strategy featuring bulky functional groups, enforcing the preferred kgm structure, while hindering sql network formation. Implementing this design, we synthesized a terphenyl core-based tetraaldehyde linker (4A2E) incorporating a bulky methoxycarbonyl-terminated phenyl group. By varying the diamine linker lengths, using phenylenediamine (PDA) and benzidine (Bz), the steric interaction was tuned leading to the formation of different topologies. Structural analysis revealed the formation of a kgm network formation with an unusual ABC stacking for the 4A2E-PDA-COF with the short PDA linker, in contrast to the sql network in 4A2E-Bz-COF with the longer benzidine. This steric interaction-driven design enhances control over COF structures, expanding the design toolbox, but also provides valuable insights into network formation and polymorphism.
Ni0(cod)(dq) (COD: 1,5-cycloctadiene; DQ: duroquinone) complex as a catalyst precursor for oligothiophene and polythiophene synthesis
Authors: Noda Naoki , Yamaoka Seiha , Ogi Ukyo , Horie Masaki , Okano Kentaro , Mori Atsunori
Published: December 2023

Nickel-catalyzed syntheses of oligothiophene and polythiophene were carried out with Ni(cod)(dq) (COD: 1,5-cycloctadiene; DQ: duroquinone) as a catalyst precursor. Studies on ligand exchange of Ni(cod)(dq) revealed that a high temperature was necessary to replace COD and DQ with PPh3 and N-heterocyclic carbene IPr. A coupling reaction of a meta-lated 3-hexylthiophene with 2-chloro-3-hexylthiophene employing Ni(cod)(dq) with IPr proceeded with a remarkably re-duced amount of homocoupling byproduct. Polymerization of 2-chloro-3-hexylthiophene with Ni(cod)(dq)/DPPP also re-sulted to reduce the regioregularity defect.
INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL DIALOGUE AS THE BASIS OF UKRAINE'S INTEGRATION INTO THE EU
Authors: Kononenko Valery , Zdorovko Svitlana
Published: December 2023

The category "international political dialogue" is considered, which should be understood as a political-psychological and political-legal decision-making process by harmonizing the positions of states on complex problems and ensuring the process of their implementation. The most important prerequisites for interstate dialogue are the equality of the parties. The mutual interest of Ukraine and the European Union regarding the integration movement of Ukraine into the EU, which is the choice of the Ukrainian people, is emphasized. The main state documents that ensure this movement are considered. Since the EU is an integration entity of developed free and democratic states, it strives precisely for parity dialogue.

In the conditions of globalization of socio-political development, political crisis, in particular, war, it is impossible to obtain EU membership without reaching a consensus on certain problematic issues and implementing the results of international political dialogue. The dictation of one party and/or the lack of willingness to negotiate excludes the existence of dialogue, as the agreement of the parties' positions is replaced by unilateral or multilateral (depending on the situation) pressure. Attention is paid to the complex process of ensuring political dialogue with a number of special measures (from defining the goal, resolving conflict situations to reaching the desired consensus).

It was revealed that the obstacles to the effective political dialogue of Ukraine with the EU are the problems that the latter emphasizes: ineffective fight against corruption, slow reform of the law enforcement system, involvement of the judiciary; imperfection of the legal framework; uncompetitiveness of the financial system and the banking sector; weak protection of property rights of a potential investor.
THE IRAN-IRAQ CONFLICT, OR THE FIRST PERSIAN GULF WAR: CAUSES, COURSE OF EVENTS AND GEOPOLITICAL CONSEQUENCES AT THE REGIONAL AND GLOBAL LEVELS
Authors: Peftits Vera
Published: December 2023

The article analyses key factors of conflict in Iran-Iraq long-term relations through the prism of the historical deepening of contradictions between the two nations and states, which found their expression, first of all, in the framework of the territorial conflict regarding the ownership of the water area of the Shatt-el-Arab river, which is strategically important regarding to its geographical location.

Some attention is paid to the role of the «Kurdish question» in the development of interstate relations; the religious dimension of the Iran-Iraq conflict is also analyzed in detail, the role of which increased rapidly after the events of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979. The ideological and political strategies of both opponents in the struggle for regional leadership are considered in detail. The main groups of factors causing the Iran-Iraq conflict are separated and briefly characterized.

Also, the article carefully describes the military-political grounds and the course of the key stages of the direct armed confrontation and its role in the contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitical picture, including objective reasons that forced various Arab and other actors of different levels to take their own position in the context of the struggle between the two regional "power centers". A change in the nature of the participation of the main international players involved in the conflict is observed, depending on the trends in the arena of military operations.
Study of the sleep health of war victims in Ukraine using a digital tool
Authors: Lahutina Sofiia
Published: December 2023

Introduction. The increased level of stress due to psychological traumatization of the population negatively affects the quality of sleep. In turn, a violation of the quality of sleep negatively affects psychological functioning and mental health. Traditional methods of sleep health correction cannot provide proper psychocorrection and psychoprophylaxis of stress-related conditions. Digital tools can become an effective alternative in this situation.

Methods. The research was conducted on the basis of the "Friend" psychological first aid chatbot in the Telegram messenger. Data processing was carried out using Jamovi software.

The results. Indicators of sleep quality of the respondents: 49.9% had a moderate level of sleep problems, 31% - subthreshold problems, and 13% - severe problems. More than half of users chose the sleep branch in the chatbot, which indicates a high level of interest in sleep health issues, the "Routine" category was the most visited. The analysis of the questions of the ISI questionnaire showed that the questions related to satisfaction with the quality of sleep are especially relevant for users. Users with severe sleep problems turned to the chatbot more often. Understanding the importance of sleep can influence the specifics of using a chatbot.

Conclusions. The results of our study highlight the peculiarities of the sleep health of the war-affected population. Digital interventions can be an effective and timely solution to make psychological care accessible and convenient. There is a need to investigate the level of user engagement with digital tools and the aspects that influence it.
Using Data Fabric Architecture to Create Personalized Visual Analytics Systems in the Field of Digital Medicine
Authors: Chuprina S.I.
Published: December 2023

The paper describes an innovative approach of applying data factory technologies, which have found their successful practical application to create new generations of corporate data warehouses, are proposed to be used to develop personalized visual analytics environments. The approach provides access to digital data of a particular person from both heterogeneous distributed external and local sources not on the principles of their consolidation, but on the principles of virtual integration. The application of the described approach is demonstrated by the example of the development of visual analytics tools in the field of digital medicine. The emphasis is on the technological aspects of applying the concept of data factories for the development of personalized visual analytics services, means of semantic integration of heterogeneous data sources and their adaptation not only to heterogeneous structured and unstructured data sources, but also to the semantic content of various subject areas.