bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estrategias de enseñanza para el logro de aprendizajes significativos en estudiantes universitarios de Perú
Authors: Velarde Samaniego Johanna Rosa , Landeo Quispe Alex Sandro , Echegaray Quintanilla Karina Elizabeth
Published: June 2024

Introducción: El interés por abordar el problema del logro de aprendizajes significativos no solo se ha direccionado en la enseñanza básica sino al nivel superior, toda vez que en los primeros años universitarios y, en especial, con los estudios generales los estudiantes muestran problemas en el logro de aprendizajes significativos. Sin duda, la primera preocupación se ha centrado en las estrategias de enseñanza docente, por lo que este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la incidencia de las estrategias de enseñanza en el logro de aprendizajes significativos de los estudiantes en una universidad privada de Huancayo (2023). Metodología: Se desarrolló una investigación de tipo básico, con un diseño descriptivo, bajo un enfoque cuantitativo; la muestra fue de 85 estudiantes depregrado matriculados en los cursos de Comunicación Integral en el ciclo 2023-1 y se utilizó la encuesta como técnica de recogida de datos. Conclusiones: Se concluye que existe incidencia de las estrategias de enseñanza en el logro de aprendizajes significativosde los estudiantes en una universidad privada de Huancayo, porque se encontró un coeficiente Sig. de 0,000, el cual fue estadísticamente significativo por haber sido <0,05. Asimismo, la variabilidad de logros de aprendizaje fue explicada en un 57,1 % por la variable independiente.
Construindo a docência na profissão académica: Possibilidades da formação em pedagogia no ensino superior
Authors: Alves Mariana Gaio , Gonçalves Teresa
Published: June 2024

Neste artigo, apresenta-se uma pesquisa que explora possíveis efeitos da formação pedagógica de professores do ensino superior, tendo em conta os desafios que marcam hoje a docência neste nível de ensino. Tais desafios decorrem quer da expansão e diversificação da população estudantil quer das mudanças curriculares e pedagógicas – nomeadamente, aquelas associadas ao Processo de Bolonha. Com base na análise de um conjunto de portefólios produzidos por 14 professores portugueses no quadro de um curso de pós-graduação em pedagogia do ensino superior, consideram-se as suas motivações para a formação, a relação que estabelecem com a docência e as reverberações da formação no respetivo exercício da profissão académica, bem como a (re)configuração dos seus entendimentos sobre finalidades e conteúdos da formação académica. Conclui-se evidenciando possíveis contributos da formação pedagógica na valorização do trabalho docente e no reforço da autonomia no exercício da docência, em paralelo com a centralidade das respetivas dimensões coletivas. Estes elementos, no seu conjunto, abrem possibilidades para equacionar os efeitos da formação pedagógica no reequilíbrio da tensão entre investigação e ensino e na afirmação da profissão académica como um bem público.
Improving Neurological Health in Aging Via Neuroplasticity-Based Computerized Exercise: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Attarha Mouna , de Figueiredo Pelegrino Ana Carolina , Toussaint Paule-Joanne , Grant Sarah-Jane , Van Vleet Thomas , de Villers-Sidani Etienne
Published: June 2024

Background

Our current understanding of how computerized brain training drives cognitive and functional benefits remains incomplete. This paper describes the protocol for Improving Neurological Health in Aging via Neuroplasticity-based Computerized Exercise (INHANCE), a randomized controlled trial in healthy older adults designed to evaluate whether brain training improves cholinergic signaling.

Objective

INHANCE evaluates whether 2 computerized training programs alter acetylcholine binding using the vesicular acetylcholine transporter ligand [18F] fluoroethoxybenzovesamicol ([18F] FEOBV) and positron emission tomography (PET).

Methods

In this phase IIb, prospective, double-blind, parallel-arm, active-controlled randomized trial, a minimum of 92 community-dwelling healthy adults aged 65 years and older are randomly assigned to a brain training program designed using the principles of neuroplasticity (BrainHQ by Posit Science) or to an active control program of computer games designed for entertainment (eg, Solitaire). Both programs consist of 30-minute sessions, 7 times per week for 10 weeks (35 total hours), completed remotely at home using either loaned or personal devices. The primary outcome is the change in FEOBV binding in the anterior cingulate cortex, assessed at baseline and posttest. Exploratory cognitive and behavioral outcomes sensitive to acetylcholine are evaluated before, immediately after, and 3 months following the intervention to assess the maintenance of observed effects.

Results

The trial was funded in September 2019. The study received approval from the Western Institutional Review Board in October 2020 with Research Ethics Board of McGill University Health Centre and Health Canada approvals in June 2021. The trial is currently ongoing. The first participant was enrolled in July 2021, enrollment closed when 93 participants were randomized in December 2023, and the trial will conclude in June 2024. The study team will be unblinded to conduct analyses after the final participant exits the study. We expect to publish the results in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Conclusions

There remains a critical need to identify effective and scalable nonpharmaceutical interventions to enhance cognition in older adults. This trial contributes to our understanding of brain training by providing a potential neurochemical explanation of cognitive benefit.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04149457; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04149457

International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID)

DERR1-10.2196/59705
Research on the Training and Improvement Path of Insurance Master's Degree Students from the Perspective of Industry Education Integration
Authors: Hu Fang , Wang Leixin , Yang Zhenyi
Published: June 2024

With the high-quality transformation and development of the insurance industry and the continuous promotion of regulatory reform in the insurance industry, as the core force for the development of the insurance industry, the quality of training for insurance master's degree talents is directly related to the sustainable development of the industry. The integration of industry and education, as a new type of education model, aims to promote the deep integration of education and industry, and provide strong support for the cultivation of insurance professionals. However, currently in the process of cultivating insurance professional master's talents, there are problems such as unclear training objectives, single curriculum design, lack of substantive practical aspects, and weak teaching staff, this article is based on the perspective of integration of industry and education, and explores in depth the ways to enhance the training of insurance professional and master's talents. It is suggested that measures such as clarifying the training objectives of professional master's degree, improving the quality of teachers, focusing on curriculum design, and meeting the needs of enterprises should be taken, which provide useful reference for the innovation and development of insurance professional master's degree talent training and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the insurance industry.
ROLE OF BALAVILWA MAJJADI MODAKA GRANULES AS NUTRACEUTICAL IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF INFANTS – A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Authors: SAJITH KUMAR KP
Published: June 2024

Objective: Even though the formulation is classically mentioned and the ingredients of the formulation are easily available, it is not commonly used and its efficacy as a weaning food is not evaluated using present clinical parameters. By this study, an attempt is made to develop a user-friendly nutraceutical formulation as a weaning food for infants and find the efficacy in the growth and development of infants.
Methodology: Preliminary physicochemical analysis and nutritional analysis of the formulation were done. For the clinical study, 30 participants were selected,15 for the study group and 15 for the control group. Both groups were given a designed diet chart. Apart from that, the study group was given the formulation.
Results: From the nutritional study, it was found that the formulation Balavilwamajjadi granule is providing reasonable number of calories as a formulation for infants. It contains some important micronutrient too. Balavilwa majjadi granules have an effect on the enhancement of growth and development of infant’s under-recognized stage of complementary feeding. A significant effect is constrained to weight and length.
Conclusion: Administration of Balavilwamajjadi granule along with dietary patterns will help to reduce conditions like reduction in appetite, and loose stools associated with complementary feeding. It is of no doubt that different combinations said in Ayurvedic classics have got great potential in the prevention and cure of diseases and is an unexplored area to conduct researches related to Nutraceuticals.
Contemplación, Mística y Espíritu Carmelitano en la Poesía de Rosa Cruchaga de Walker
Authors: Miranda-Borrachero Mónica
Published: June 2024

A new line of study of Rosa Cruchaga de Walker's poetry is proposed, focusing on the contemplative and mystic component, in accordance with the literary legacy of Discalced Carmelite, from the theology of Saint Teresa of Jesus to the poetry of Saint John of the Cross. The question of this study emerges from the analysis of some poems selected from the book of poems Ramas sin fondo (1967) corresponding to the Hispanic American post-avant-garde period. This book and her work as a whole highlights the use of symbolic objects and the desire of the poetic self to transcend its human condition. Through a daily and biblical symbology, the reader can appreciate the intimate spirituality of the author, which impregnates her verses and generates a unique «overworld» in the Chilean poetry of the XX century.
A Review on New Developments in the Stabilization of Soil
Authors: Garg Rohan
Published: June 2024

Abstract: Expansive soils pose significant challenges for construction due to the shrink-swell behavior of their clay mineral components. These characteristics render them unsuitable for direct engineering applications in their natural state. To improve their suitability for construction, various stabilization materials and techniques have been utilized. This study examines the effectiveness of different additives and methods in enhancing the engineering properties of expansive soils. .We delve into the microstructural interactions, chemical processes, and economic impacts of soil stabilization, as well as the potential applications of nanotechnology. The discussion also includes the reuse of waste materials and sustainability. Emerging trends in expansive soil stabilization present issues in three key areas: geo environmental concerns, standardization, and optimization. To achieve efficient stabilization of expansive soils, we propose the use of predictive modeling and advanced techniques such as reliabilitybased design optimization, response surface methodology, dimensional analysis, and artificial intelligence.
Global Consumption Disparities: Unveiling a Persistent Divide
Authors: Elçin Fatih
Published: June 2024

This paper delves into global consumption inequality through empirical and theoretical analyses. First, countries are categorized into five groups according to their consumption levels to uncover worldwide consumption patterns using the Penn World Tables 10.01 dataset between 1970 and 2019. The results imply that the inequality in per capita consumption is significant and persistent across time. Moreover, there is a ``Caste System'' in world consumption: countries belonging to the lowest class struggle to climb up to the upper consumption groups, whereas the countries in the top class keep their seats over time. Second, the saving rate differences between ``climbing'' and ``falling'' countries are empirically tested based on the Solow-Swan framework, which shows that the level of the saving rate determines the level and the growth rate of per capita consumption. Since the analyses show that the climbing countries have significantly higher saving rates than falling countries, a higher saving rate is conducive to increasing a country's per capita consumption level and growth rate in the long run.
Investigating the Validity of Climate Migration: Empirical Evidence from the Most Polluted Countries
Authors: Çelik Onur , Akça Emrah Eray
Published: June 2024

The literature generally finds that lower air quality has been an important determinant of migration. This study builds a migration model employing annual data from 2010 to 2019 for the most polluted ten countries to test the validity of migration caused by air pollution through PM2.5 concentration. The Poisson Pseudo Maximum Likelihood method results show that air pollution is one of the most significant determinants of migration from the most polluted countries. Moreover, the low income level also pushes people to migrate more from their origin regions than richer ones. The study provides some policy recommendations for policy-makers in the countries where people breathe the most polluted air: (i) governments should follow growth-promoting economic policies; (ii) environment-friendly production techniques should be implemented to prevent worsening environmental quality; (iii) climate-induced mass migration should be considered while making security policy arrangements.
Discovery of a novel compound E0199 that simultaneously targets both peripheral NaV and KV7 ion channels to alleviate neuropathic pain
Authors: Zhang Boxuan , Shi Xiaoxing , Liu Xingang , Liu Yan , Wang Qi , Li Xuedong , Cao Yawen , Zhao Weidong , Wang Jiahao , Zhang Yang , Wang Xiangyu , Jia Qingzhong
Published: June 2024

This research focuses on addressing the limitations of current
neuropathic pain (NP) treatments by developing a novel dual-target
modulator, E0199, targeting both NaV1.7, 1.8, and 1.9 and KV7 channels,
which are crucial regulators in controlling NP symptoms. The objective
was to synthesise a compound capable of modulating these channels to
alleviate NP. Through an experimental design involving both in vitro and
in vivo methods, E0199 was tested for its efficacy on ion channels and
its therapeutic potential in a chronic constriction injury mouse model.
The results demonstrated that E0199 significantly inhibited NaV1.7,
NaV1.8, and NaV1.9 channels with a particularly low IC50 for NaV1.9 by
promoting sodium channel inactivation, and also effectively increased
KV7.2/7.3, KV7.2, and KV7.5 channels, excluding KV7.1 by promoting
potassium channel activation. This dual action significantly reduced the
excitability of dorsal root ganglion neurons and alleviated pain
hypersensitivity in mice at low doses, indicating a potent analgesic
effect without affecting heart and skeletal muscle ion channels
critically. The safety of E0199 was supported by neurobehavioral
evaluations. Conclusively, E0199 represents a ground-breaking approach
in NP treatment, showcasing the potential of dual-target small-molecule
compounds in providing a more effective and safe therapeutic option for
NP. This study introduces a promising direction for the future
development of NP therapeutics.
The Ghost of Parvovirus Past: Idiopathic Pure Red Cell Aplasia Responding to IVIG Following Resolved Perinatal Parvovirus B19 Infection
Authors: Gray Nathan , Sims Kacie , Lewis Sara , Lei Shaohua , Bhatt Nidhi , Gheorghe Gabriela , Takemoto Clifford , Wlodarski Marcin
Published: June 2024

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is characterized by isolated anemia and a
marked reduction or absence of erythroid precursors in the bone marrow.
Depending on the underlying etiology, treatment may include
immunomodulation or cytotoxic agents, chronic red blood cell
transfusions, or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Parvovirus B19
infection is a well-recognized cause of transient PRCA, typically
resolving with viral clearance. We report an unusual late relapse of
PRCA occurring years after parvovirus B19 eradication, unresponsive to
steroids and mycophenolate mofetil. Remarkably, prolonged treatment with
intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) resulted in complete remission,
highlighting its therapeutic utility for idiopathic PRCA.
An Investigation of Multiple Classifications of Clouds Over Mid-latitude Cyclones
Authors: Schuddeboom Alex J , Kurihana Takuya , Foster Ian T. , McDonald Adrian J. , McErlich Cameron , Walle David
Published: June 2024

Extratropical cyclones are the primary source of precipitation in the
mid-latitudes. The physical mechanisms that drive cyclones are well
understood, and a variety of studies have demonstrated strong
relationships between cloud structures and cyclone dynamics. However,
past research has focused on simplistic cloud categorizations, which
lack spatial and textural information that is included in more
sophisticated classification schemes. Unsupervised deep learning
approaches may have significant advantages over these past methods,
allowing them to discover previously unidentified cloud information in
large datasets. One such approach is the rotation-invariant cloud
clustering (RICC), which combines a dimensionality reduction deep
learning technique with rotation-invariant clustering of input cloud
images. We employ the RICC, along with two established cloud clusters,
to investigate the relationship between extratropical cyclones and
horizontal cloud distributions. We focus on comparing these different
sets of clusters to each other. First the spatial distributions and the
physical properties of the identified cloud types are examined around
cyclones and the results corresponding to each classification are
compared in detail. Then the similarities of these distributions are
quantified using structural similarity. Additionally, the evolution of
spatial distributions of cloud over the lifetime of cyclones is compared
between the different classifications. Interestingly, we identify the
same broad physical developments in all sets of clusters. Notably,
identified differences are likely due to differences in measurement
processes and resolutions of the corresponding datasets.
Role of Corporate Identity in University Brand Image: A Case of Private Universities of Pakistan
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan, Khan Sohaib Rabbani
Published: June 2024

The objective of the study was to assess the importance of corporate identity and brand image for private universities of Pakistan. We wanted to find out the factors of corporate identity for a university, factors of branding for a university and how branding can help a university in building its image. A primary survey was done using a predesigned close ended questionnaire. The population was undergraduate and graduate students of private universities of Karachi. Non-probability convenient sampling was done for the survey. The respondents were a total of 316 undergraduate and graduate students from private universities of Karachi. The result was analyzed by using SPSS software application. The findings focused on key factors of university branding to further increase their corporate identity and image. The study is significant because such a study has never been done in Pakistan on these parameters. The findings of the study will help private universities of Pakistan to take a course of direction in promoting their corporate identity and brand image. It was also found that the factors of corporate identify do have an impact on factors of university brand image. Brand image of a university influences the students for admission in a particular university. This research is considered a novel one because it will help the private university management to run their universities based on the findings of this study. Some study may also be done for public universities. It is also recommended that some comparative study be done with public and private universities for admission decision of the new students.
The Significance of Communication in Resolving Disputes: Insights into the Negotiation Process in BRT Project, Peshawar
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, Shah Syed Bilal , Gul Mehnaz ,   Associate Professor, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, Obaid Zia ,   Associate Professor, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar
Published: June 2024

Negotiation means reaching a mutual consensus with the aim of resolving the disputes with acceptable solutions for all the parties. Negotiation is common in day-to-day affairs, but is of more significance in the areas, like contracts, business deals and domestic problems. The literature shows that negotiation is a communication process and provides a medium for the opposite sides to sit across the table and resolve the disputes and conflicts. Contrary to this, the available literature emphasis more on the decision-making aspect of the negotiation, but lacks discussion on the communication processes, which can in fact make or break a deal, project, or a contract. To address this issue, the aim of this study was to investigate the communication processes in an actual negotiation scenario. For this purpose, the communication processes in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) were studied and 30 interviews were conducted from the project team and the affected persons. Data was analyzed using applications of constructivist grounded theory which leads to the formation of Communication as a major theme of study. The results exhibit that communication serves as a medium for exchange of information and has an integral part in negotiation processes. Meetings, interactions, discussions, and networking emerged as major themes of communication in this study, and it mediates the negotiation process and leads to the resolution of disputes. Therefore, effective communication plays a significant role in negotiation, reaching agreements and resolving disputes. This research studied negotiation and communication in BRT project only. Further studies could analyze the negotiation processes in other projects and scenarios to further elaborate mediation of communication in negotiations.
Classifying Forecasts
Authors: Drake Michael S. , Moon James R. , Warren James D.
Published: June 2024

We employ a novel machine learning technique to classify analysts’ forecast revisions into five types based on how the revision weighs publicly available signals. We label these forecast types as quant, sundry, contrarian, herder, and independent forecasts. Our tests reveal that a greater diversity of forecast types within the consensus is associated with increased consensus dispersion and improved consensus accuracy. Additionally, consensus diversity is associated with an improved information environment for firms, as reflected in reduced earnings announcement information asymmetry and volatility, higher earnings response coefficients, and faster price formation. Our study sheds light on how analysts revise their forecasts and documents capital market benefits associated with different analyst forecasting approaches.
Pendampingan Menghafal Al-Qur’an Menggunakan Metode Kauny Quantum Memory Bagi Siswa RA Amanah Plus Kota Padang
Authors: Jasmanidar Ike Wahyuni , Kustati Martin , Gusmirawati Gusmirawati
Published: June 2024

Memorizing the Al-Qur'an is an activity that is not easy for young children to do. In carrying out this, a method or method is needed that is easy for children and of course fun for young children, so that it can increase interest and motivation in memorizing the Al-Qur'an for young children. The method that is suitable to be applied is the Kauny Quantum memory method. The Kauny Quantum Memory method is a way to memorize the Al-Qur'an using a picture story model and fun movements. This method is used in Tahfidz learning for RA Amanah Plus students. The aim of this assistance is to improve students' fine motor skills in memorizing the Al-Qur'an in a fun way using the kauny method. Mentoring is directed at seeing the impact of teaching the Kauny Quantum Memory Method on continuing interest in memorizing RA Amanah Plus students. Apart from that, this assistance aims to find out the results of assistance in memorizing the Al-Qur'an using the Kauny method for Raudhatul Athfal students. The mentoring method used is the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Method. The mentoring stages include goal setting, program design, implementation of activities and evaluation of mentoring activities. The results of the mentoring show that PAI educators are able to provide examples of hand movements to memorize short letters in juz 'Amma. In general, students benefit from assistance in memorizing the Al-Qur'an using the Kauny method. The Kauny Quantum Memory method that has been used is limited to assisting short letters in the Koran, so this method is recommended for daily prayers which are RA's needs
MENINGKATKAN KETAHANAN MASYARAKAT UNTUK LINGKUNGAN YANG KONDUSIF DALAM PROSES PEMILU 2024
Authors: Sulistyowati Sulistyowati , Bayu Mahendra Viki , Fatuh Widoyo Agus , Ivany Zulkarnain , Nur Azizah Ummi
Published: June 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan ketahanan masyarakat dalam menghadapi proses pemilu 2024. Tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk memperkuat keterlibatan masyarakat dan pemahaman akan pentingnya menjaga lingkungan yang kondusif pada masa pemilu. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian kepada masyarakat meliputi serangkaian kegiatan seperti penyuluhan, pelatihan dan diskusi kelompok untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan tanggung jawab bersama dalam menciptakan lingkungan yang aman dan terbuka pada saat pemilu. Dengan kolaborasi antara lembaga pendidikan, kelompok masyarakat, lembaga pemerintah daerah, dan lembaga swadaya masyarakat, kegiatan ini menerapkan metode partisipatif yang melibatkan warga secara aktif dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan strategi keamanan bersama. Hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat ini antara lain peningkatan pemahaman masyarakat akan perannya dalam menjaga stabilitas selama proses pemilu, peningkatan keterampilan dalam menghadapi potensi konflik, serta penguatan jaringan sosial dan kebersamaan antar berbagai elemen masyarakat. Pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat berkontribusi dalam meningkatkan ketahanan masyarakat dalam menghadapi tantangan pemilu 2024, dengan harapan dapat memberikan dampak positif terhadap stabilitas dan kondusifitas pada masa pemilu.
Determining Factors of Vocational Students' Entrepreneurial Intentions in Indonesia
Authors: Hamidi Nurhasan , Zakiah Lina Nurul
Published: June 2024

Pupose: This study aims to examined: the influence of self efficacy on the entrepreneurial intention of college students and the influence of family support on the entrepreneurial intention of college student.
Method: The population of the study was students who have participated in the college level entrepreneurship development program in 2022. The sample was 239 students using the Simple Random Sampling technique. Data collection techniques used questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis method used SEM-PLS (Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square) with the SmartPLS program.
Result: The results of the study showed that there was a positive and significant influence of self efficacy on the entrepreneurial intention of college student and there was a positive and significant influence of family support on the entrepreneurial intention of college students
Actual questions of civil partnership in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine
Authors: Drok I. S.
Published: June 2024

The scientific article identifies topical issues of civil partnership in the conditions of martial law in Ukraine and suggests ways to solve them. Based on the analysis of static data, the opinions of scientists, the norms of current legislation and other public information, the relevance of the given question is argued. The work focuses on the fact that in the conditions of martial law, the inequality of rights between heterosexual and LGBT+ couples is more pronounced than in peacetime. It is emphasized that during martial law, in addition to the general rights and obligations of spouses as a family under family law, one of the spouses receives the right to social protection in case of military service of the other spouse. The absence of the institution of civil partnership is defined as a form of discrimination based on sexual orientation, atypical social gender of a person, etc. Marriage, or civil partnership, or registered partnership is defined as a legal act that entails legal consequences – mutual rights and obligations.
It was found that the exercise of rights by unregistered partners of military personnel takes place through the use of alternative methods. It is emphasized that the contract of civil partnership can be the basis for exercising the rights of partners, one of whom is doing military service.
Based on the research of the legal framework in the field of civil partnership, it was found that the introduction of the institution of civil partnership was not the first time that it became the subject of law-making activity in Ukraine, but it has not found its implementation in a specific Law of Ukraine until now. The public position on the need to adopt the Law of Ukraine «On the Institute of Registered Partnerships» is supported, given the precedents of discrimination against the rights of military personnel and their family members, who belong to the LGBT+ community and beyond.
It was concluded that the introduction of the institution of civil partnership in Ukrainian legislation is a step towards a people-centered model of statehood formation, towards the implementation of world standards of human rights compliance in Ukraine.
The right to transparent and predictable working conditions is one of the basic rights of employees
Authors: Tykhonovych O. Y.
Published: June 2024

Working conditions at factories, especially today, require planned and radical changes, renewal, because there is a general interest in favorable working conditions as the main factor in preserving health and ensuring the economy of production – the most important components of human life conditions. The purpose of the article is to study one of the important rights of employees – the right to transparent and predictable working conditions, which was enshrined in Directive No. 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council, and today is the subject of research by scientists in sphere of work. Summarizing the conducted research, it was concluded that the right of employees to transparent and predictable working conditions, in particular, an updated approach to understanding improved working conditions of employees based on the principles and principles of international norms and standards is provided for in Directive No. 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union dated June 20, 2019, adopted by the European Parliament and the Council. It has been established that the implementation of the norms of Directive No. 2019/1152 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union is already provided for in some legislative acts of Ukraine, in particular in the new version of Article 29 of the Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the optimization of labor relations” dated 01.07.2022, which somewhat expanded and detailed the list of information with which the employer is obliged to acquaint the employee before starting work. At the same time, the right of employees to transparent and predictable working conditions must be formed both at the level of legislative norms, legislative requirements for working conditions, labor protection, compliance with sanitary, epidemic and other requirements, as well as on the employer’s understanding of the need to implement such protection precisely from the point of view morals, traditions and customs, understanding that a person is the highest social value, and therefore should be protected and really feel such protection from both the state and the employer.
Circumstances to be established during the pre-trial investigation of criminal proceedings committed in the sphere of activity of institutional investors
Authors: Vazhynskyi V. M.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the formulation of the system of circumstances that must be established in criminal proceedings regarding the pre-trial investigation of criminal offenses committed in the field of activity of institutional investors as a category of forensics, namely as an element of a separate forensic methodology. The author compared the category “circumstances to be established” with related concepts of the criminal process, in particular “subject of proof”, “circumstances to be proven”.
This category of criminal offenses is characterized by the fact that it combines features of economic and organized crime, and also has a special sphere of commission (activities of institutional investors), which is regulated by a significant number of complex legal acts that undergo constant changes, namely the circumstances that are subject to established during the investigation of criminal offenses in the sphere of activity of institutional investors remained unexplored in the sciences of criminology and criminal procedure until recently.
The author suggested considering the following groups of circumstances to be established during the investigation of criminal offenses in the field of activity of institutional investors: circumstances characterizing illegal activity (complex of events of a criminal offense); circumstances characterizing offenders; the type and amount of damage caused by illegal activity (after all, citizens-investors suffer, who are the weakest and most unprotected participants in the legal relationship, and it is precisely their values that are encroached upon by criminals); other circumstances that are important for this category of criminal offenses (first of all, we are talking about circumstances that affect the degree of severity of the offense, because we are talking about public interest, as well as circumstances that can be the basis for applying criminal law measures to legal entities ). In the article, the author revealed the content of each group.
The role of habitoscopy in the disclosure of criminal offenses «following the hot trace»
Authors: Levytskyi A. O. , Antoshchuk A. O.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the fact that the investigation of criminal offenses in the first hours and days requires the use of all available resources and methods to collect the most important evidence and quickly arrest the suspects. This article examines the important role played by habitoscopy - the study of a person’s appearance and its manifestations in the detection of criminal offenses “on hot pursuit”. By analyzing various aspects of a person’s appearance, gait, mannerisms, and behavior, habitoscopy can provide valuable information and help in suspect identification, identification, crime scene reconstruction, and motive analysis. By combining habitoscopic methods with traditional investigative methods, law enforcement agencies can significantly improve their ability to quickly and effectively solve criminal offenses before much time has passed since they were committed. This article reviews the current state of research in the field of habitoscopy, identifies areas that require further study, and outlines promising directions for the integration of advanced technologies to maximize the potential of habitoscopy in hot pursuit criminal investigations. Attention is drawn to the fact that the possibility of applying the method of investigation “on hot tracks” in each specific case of forensic activity is determined mainly by the features of the main investigative circumstances that took place before and immediately after the disclosure of the finished criminal offense, and by the correct assessment of its information base (favorable for “hot pursuit” investigation.
Further explorations in the field of habitoscopy, focused on the improvement of methods, the introduction of the latest technologies, integration with other scientific disciplines, the study of psychological aspects and the training of highly qualified specialists, can significantly expand the possibilities of effective disclosure of criminal offenses “on the hot trail” and contribute to increasing the level of law and order in society in in the future.
Legality and admissibility of evidence in criminal proceedings
Authors: Matis Ja.
Published: June 2024

The rapid expansion of information technology in recent decades has deeply influenced various societal domains, including the legal landscape. This impact is particularly notable in substantive criminal law, where new phenomena have emerged, and in criminal procedural law, where innovative tools have been introduced to facilitate the gathering of essential information for fair and efficient legal processes. Among these tools, modern recording technologies, encompassing visual, audio, or audiovisual formats, have gained prominence for their role in documenting events and serving as evidence in criminal proceedings. Governed by legal frameworks such as Article 10(21) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, these recordings are classified as information and technical means when meeting specified criteria, primarily serving as crucial evidence sources capturing sound, images, or their combination. However, challenges arise when parties involved in criminal proceedings independently procure such recordings, aiming to present them to law enforcement or the court discreetly and confidentially. This necessitates a clear differentiation between recordings obtained within the procedural framework, regulated by Article 114 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and those obtained externally. Establishing such distinctions is pivotal for upholding the integrity and legality of evidence presented in criminal proceedings, ensuring fairness and transparency in the pursuit of justice. In this paper we will analyze the concepts of inadmissibility and legality of evidence in the context of criminal proceedings. The aim is to highlight their interrelation and to distinguish their key aspects. The focus will be on the issue of private recordings as evidence. We will analyse the conditions under which a private recording can be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. We will take into account the relevant case law of the courts and the European Court of Human Rights. This paper comprehensively analyses the issue of admissibility and legality of evidence in criminal proceedings, with particular emphasis on private recordings as evidence. The paper should provide a comprehensive overview of the issue and help in solving practical questions that arise in this context.
Peculiarities of using specialized knowledge as a component of the investigation methodology of terrorism-related crimes
Authors: Serkevych I. R. , Lisitsyna Yu. O.
Published: June 2024

The article deals with the peculiarities of using specialized knowledge as a component of the methodology for investigating terrorist crimes. The problems of using special knowledge in non-procedural and procedural forms are considered. The author analyzes the peculiarities of using certain types of specialized knowledge to investigate terrorism-related crimes. The criminalistic recommendations for improving the quality of the use of special knowledge during investigative actions and operational search activities are elaborated. Particular attention is paid to evaluating an expert’s opinion by an investigator. The possibility of increasing forensic expert support in forming the evidence base is determined. It is noted that recently, due to many factors, such a socially dangerous act as terrorism (terrorist act) has occurred quite often in different parts of our planet. Law enforcement agencies work annually to prevent, investigate, and deter terrorist acts. The structure of the investigation methodology contains a standard set of elements: forensic characteristics of a particular type of crime; circumstances to be established; typical investigative situations; methods of collecting evidence and other forensically significant information; use of specialized knowledge; and specifics of crime prevention during their investigation. A specific feature of specialized knowledge in investigating terrorism-related crimes is the appointment and conduct of forensic examinations. The study of investigative and judicial practice shows that many types and genera of forensic examinations have been appointed to investigate this crime category. The most common are forensic linguistics, explosive, trace, fingerprint, handwriting, technical and forensic examinations of documents, ballistics, materials, substances and products, phonoscopic, etc. Nowadays, forensic linguistic examination is of particular importance, during which complex lexical, morphological, semantic, syntactic, stylistic and other analyses of text (language) are carried out to identify signs of extremism in the content of audio, video or printed materials. It is concluded that the study and consideration of the peculiarities of specialized knowledge will improve the development of new forensic and technical forensic support methods for detecting and investigating such a crime as terrorism.
Forensic expertise of documents during the investigation of forgery of a driver’s license, its sale and use
Authors: Ukrainets T. V.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the peculiarities of forensic technical expertise of a driver’s license with signs of forgery in criminal proceedings initiated under Article 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The main special means of protection against forgery, which are contained in the national driver’s license, are considered. Main methods of forgery of documents with special means of protection are characterized: full and partial forgery. It has been found that the forgery of a driver’s license, which is rarely detected by law enforcement agencies, is related to the production of document blanks and the entry of relevant information into them using modern printing technology. The main methods of forging a driver’s license are systematized: inkjet printing; thermo-sublimation method; offset (flat) printing; electrophotographic printing. The article describes these methods of forging a document, as well as singles out signs that may indicate that a driver’s license has been forged in a certain way. Methods of partial falsification of relevant documents were separately investigated: etching and washing of text; additions and reprints; replacement of individual parts of the driver’s license. The list of forensic expert institutions authorized to conduct forensic technical expertise of driver’s licenses during the investigation of their forgery, sale and use has been determined. The list of forensic expert institutions authorized to conduct forensic technical expertise of driver’s licenses has been determined. It is emphasized that this type of expertise is performed by specialists of state specialized institutions who have expert specialties in the study of document details; study of document materials; research of printing forms and other means of producing documents. The list of methods of conducting forensic expertise, which are used in the investigation of driver’s licenses with signs of forgery, is given. The tasks to be solved by expertise of document details, printing forms and document materials in criminal proceedings on the forgery of driver’s licenses, their sale and use are outlined. The stages of the technical expertise of documents during the investigation into the forgery of a driver’s license, its sale and use have been revealed. In order to improve the process of investigation of criminal misdemeanors provided for by Article 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, a list of typical issues to be resolved by the forensic expertise of driver’s licenses is proposed.
A model of fair justice
Authors: Poletylo P. S.
Published: June 2024

The article proposes a model of fair justice in the criminal process for the case when the prosecution witness did not appear at the court session. In this case, the accused’s right to a fair is guaranteed by paragraph 1 and subparagraph “d” by paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. The conclusions and result of the study of this model made it possible to form a general model of fair justice in the criminal process for all cases guaranteed by Article 6 of Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
The first model created for a partial case is based on the rule (criterion) of the three-step test and includes its three blocks (“good reasons”, “single or decisive evidence”, “balancing factors and procedural guarantees”), for each position of which, based on the study, a separate long-term practice of the European Court of Human Rights, the rules by which the fairness of justice in criminal cases is established.
A definition of the concept of “rule” is proposed, for the unambiguous use of procedural rules, names are assigned to them and the legal content is disclosed based on the practice of the supranational court. The flexibility of the rule of the three-step test is substantiated and this conclusion is extrapolated to the rest of the rules depending on the circumstances of the case within the limits of compliance with the rights of defense. It has been proven that every risk to a fair trial can be eliminated by combining national legislation and the relevant rules of the European Court of Human Rights (each threat is eliminated with the help of “its” rules). The obtained conclusions are extended to the general model of fair justice, which ensures compliance with the right to a fair trial of all participants in criminal proceedings, guaranteed by all clauses of Article 6 of the Convention. Examples of risks to a fair trial are given.
Legal proposals have been introduced: the need to add to Article 3 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine the concepts of “rules of procedure”, “balancing factors”, “procedural guarantees” and to include in this Code a separate section that would concentrate the rules of procedure developed by the European Court of Human Rights.