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INFORMATION WARFARE IN TERMS OF COMMUNICATION THEORY: ATTEMPTED ANALYSIS
Authors: BORYSENKO Yelyzaveta
Published: December 2023

The modern information age brings changes to all phenomena of human life. For example, the natu re of wars change. They are transferred from the actual battlefield to the information space, i.e. they become hybrid. The winner is the one whose narrative becomes dominant in the global information space. The Russian-Ukrainian war is a vivid example of the latest confrontation. It takes place between two absolutely opposite positions, a compromise between which is impossible. This conflict is deeply existential, because Russia sharply denies the existence of Ukraine as an independent state and as a nation in general. This is evidenced by the rhetoric of the aggressor state and numerous war crimes. However, this war is not only between two sides. By denying Ukraine its existence, Russia is also at war with the values that Ukrainians uphold and on the basis of which they strive to build their own country. And these are the values of the free democratic world. Therefore, Russia opposes not only one country, but all those who also share them. That is why the information war begins to reach far beyond the borders of Ukraine. Already today, we can see the influence of Russia, whose propaganda influences the agenda of many leading Western countries. Using both classic mass media (newspapers, radio, television) and new ones (communities in social networks, bloggers, etc.), it intervenes in the global information space. The Internet only further complicates the dissemination of reliable information and promotes propaganda, because now there is almost no control over the flow of information. Habermas states this problem, noting that everyone is now a potential author without editorial control. Therefore, in conditions where the mass media gravitate towards entertainment and most of the information flows in an uncontrolled stream, there is a war for human minds. That’s why the current situation becomes a challenge for communicative theory, which has learned to make a correct diagnosis, but has not yet offered its option for exiting the crisis. Habermas’ post “War and In dignation” is so far only a testimony to the failure of his philosophy in the face of real challenges. Therefore, modern war is also a direct test for communicative theory, which must either find a way out of its limits or confirm its defeat.
Democracy as Ambitendent Phenomenon: Problems of National and Social Solidarity
Authors: FINKO Anton
Published: December 2023

The article’s intellectual core resides in the examination of social phenomena through the lenses of ambivalence and ambitemptiness. Democracy is conceived through the cultivation of the ideal of national solidarity within the framework of the “indivisible and unified nation” and revolution — values which, according to B. Anderson, individuals do not choose of their own volition. Nevertheless, it functions by virtue of structures that are freely chosen by individuals, specifically political parties and civil society organisations, among which trade unions assume a paramount role in ensuring social solidarity. The author posits that a functioning political democracy, viewed as a historically ambi temptuous phenomenon, necessitates the reanimation of sustained equilibrium between the for ces of social hegemony and counter-hegemony. This revival hinges on transformative shifts in the structure of civil society, particularly reinstatement of pivotal social functions to trade unions. The article underscores the phenomenon of unprecedented demonstrative solidarity exhibited by the Democratic Party of the USA towards the strike movement. The author emphasises that a fully-fledged European liberal democracy was established during its golden age, preceding financial globalisation, as a social democracy. Within its framework, competitive and pluralist elections were complemented by the possibility of nationwide strikes facilitated by trade unions capable of social mobilisation. Proposing the term “political society” to denote the phenomenon encompassing political parties and movements, the article argues that their viability depends on their connection with civil society structures. It is asserted that neither right-wing nor left-wing populism possesses the capacity to fully neutralise “democratic fatigue”.
Democracy and Civic Space: Normative Models and Ukrainian Discourse
Authors: LAZORENKO Olena , KWIATKOWSKA Agnieszka
Published: December 2023

The article, authored by Ukrainian and Polish social researchers, analyses normative approaches towards understanding models of democracy and their relation to civic space. Despite the existence of multiple models of democracy, they can largely be reduced to two main forms: direct and representative democracy.Deliberative democracy is posited as a third form, which, according to some scientists, combines elements of representative, direct, and participatory democracy. The analysis is based on the assessment of democracy and civic space in Ukraine, utilising data from six applied international social studies, as well as the evaluation of the modern characteristics of some components of Ukrainian civic space. According to the rating of CIVICUS Monitor, Ukraine has been classified in the category of countries where the civic space is «obstructed» from 2019 to the present time (Autumn 2023). Currently, the advancement of civic space in Ukraine towards more favourable forms of freedom of association, peaceful assembly, and expression of opinion in the country are threatened by several factors simultaneously, with the dominant role being Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.During the martial law and in the post-war context of Ukraine, civil society acts as an indispensable ally of the authorities in the process of democratic reconstruction. Civil society organizations (CSOs) represent a wide range of social interests, ensuring that the voices of different groups and segments of thepopulation are heard and taken into account. Their broad base allows them to bridge the gap between government and citizens, helping to build trust and ensuring transparency. CSOs have a proven track record of institutional monitoring, which is a critical factor in preserving and strengthening democratic values in a post-conflict environment.The article also uses the results of the authors' previous and current academic research*, as well as the results of twenty years of advocacy and analytical work as public experts in Ukraine and Europe. ==== *Remark. The Ukrainian author relies on the results of her own previous and current academic research within the H. Skovoroda Institute of Philosophy of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and analytical studies as a public expert, and the research of the Polish co-author was supported by the National Science Center (research project 2019/33/B/HS5/02648).
A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF EXISTING GUIDED PRECISION AIRDROP SYSTEMS
Authors:   National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”, Vambol O. O. , Kaluzhynov I. V. ,   National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”, Barakhov K. P. ,   National Aerospace University “Kharkiv Aviation Institute”, Kondratiev A. V.
Published: December 2023

The development of airdrop systems for special landing sites of rocket-space techniques, such as rocket engines or boosters of the first stages of launch vehicles, which are salvageable or reusable, is an actual problem today. The traditional parachute systems don’t always provide the necessary accuracy for completing a flight task, and this significantly increases the risk of dangerous situations for civilians and infrastructure. The article is devoted to the study of the analysis of existing guided precision airdrop systems. The design features of various types of guided precision airdrop systems and their technical characteristics are consid- ered. The main advantages and disadvantages of the considered guided precision airdrop systems are determined. Based on the analysis, a typical design scheme has been developed for a typical representative of the family of guided precision airdrop systems. It is shown that the exploitation of experimental tests of the developed typical structural scheme with a physical dynamically similar model is the most effective and rational. A dynamically similar model has been developed for testing the automatic control system and for conducting experimental studies of the design of controlled systems for guided precision airdrop systems. The prospects for further research are discussed and aimed at developing a family of controlled systems for guided precision airdrop systems through the use of an experimental system for testing modifications to the layout and designs of the basic model using the principle of scaling according to the theory of similarity.
ASTEROID POSITIONS BASED ON THE DUSHANBE PART OF THE FON PROJECT OBSERVATIONS
Authors:   Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, SHATOKHINA S. V. , RELKE H. ,   Walter Hohmann Observatory, YIZHAKEVYCH O. M. ,   Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, ANDRUK V. M. ,   Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, MULLO-ABDOLOV A. SH. ,   nstitute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan
Published: December 2023

We present the results of asteroid images’ identification and creation of positional catalogs based on digitized photographic observations within the framework of the Northern Sky Survey (FON project). Namely, the cooperation between the Ukrainian Virtual Observatory and the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan makes it possible to expand this work by involving numerous additional archives of digitized observations and processing services to obtain new original data about the small Solar system bodies. The Dushanbe part of the FON project is represented by about 1570 photographic plates obtained in 1985—1992 at the Gissar As- tronomical Observatory of the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. To the moment, their digitization and further scanning processing were completed, and a catalog of equatorial coordinates and stellar magnitudes for all registered objects on the plates was created. In parallel with solving the main task of the project to create a catalog of stars and galaxies, we analyzed the results of processing the plates to search for images of asteroids and comets and to create a catalog of their coordinates and magnitudes. More than 2200 positions of asteroids and comets were obtained with visual magnitudes from 7m to 16.5 m. All positions of the asteroids were compared with the ephemeris. A preliminary analysis of the O-C differences and their comparison with similar results obtained from the digitized observations of the Kyiv and Kitab parts of the FON project are conducted. The authors note some differences in the accuracy of the compared catalogs and also analyze the reasons for this and the possibilities of reducing their impact. In addition, the catalog includes several positions of Pluto and comets that were also identified in the negatives.
MULTIWAVELENGTH PROPERTIES OF THE LOW-REDSHIFT ISOLATED GALAXIES WITH ACTIVE NUCLEI MODELLED WITH CIGALE
Authors:   Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, KOMPANIIETS O. V.
Published: December 2023

Using the CIGALE software, we present the preliminary results of a multiwavelength analysis of eighteen low-redshift isolated galaxies with active nuclei (isolated AGNs). This sample was formed by cross-matching the 2MIG isolated AGNs sample with the SDSS DR9 catalog. The host galaxies of this sample have not undergone a merger for at least three billion years, making them a unique laboratory for studying interactions between various astrophysical processes without the complicating factors of merging with other galaxies or the effects of a denser environment. In addition, the study of isolated AGNs can provide valuable information about the evolution and activity of galaxies in the broader context of the distribution of large-scale structures of the Universe. First, we seek to understand how the environment affects the physical processes involved in the accretion of matter onto supermassive black holes in these galaxies. Secondly, to what extent do processes of star formation or degeneration of nuclei activity continue the evolution of these galaxies? Third, how does the localization of isolated AGNs in voids or filaments of a large-scale structure determine the properties of this envi- ronment at the low redshifts? Using observable fluxes from UV to the radio ranges from archival databases of space-born and ground-based observatories (GALEX, SDSS, 2MASS, Spitzer, Hershel, IRAS, WISE, VLA), we estimated the contribution from the emission of an active nucleus to the galaxy’s total emission, the stellar mass, and the star formation rate. The mass of the stellar component falls from 1010 MSun and 1011 MSun. The star formation rate for most galaxies (except UGC 10120) does not exceed 3 MSun per year. The best SED fittings (with χ2 values less than 5) are obtained for the galaxies CGCG248-019 (χ2 = 1.6), CGCG179-005 (χ2 = 1.6), CGCG243-024 (χ2 = 2.6), IC0009 (χ2 = 2.8), MCG+09-25-022 (χ2 = 3.1), UGC10244 (χ2 = 4.1)
Definições e Tendências do Jornalismo de Cinema em Portugal
Authors: Lourenço Jaime
Published: December 2023

O Jornalismo de Cinema constitui-se enquanto especialização jornalística enquadrado teórica e conceptualmente no âmbito do Jornalismo Cultural. Sendo o cinema uma das manifestações culturais e artísticas com maior presença nos media portugueses, importa olhar e reflectir sobre a cobertura jornalística de que a actividade cinematográfica é alvo. Neste artigo, propomos dar resposta às questões “como podemos definir, hoje, ‘jornalismo de cinema’?” e “que tendências desta especialização jornalística encontramos nos principais órgãos de comunicação social portugueses?”. Deste modo, e alicerçados na investigação “Jornalismo de Cinema em Portugal: uma análise à imprensa, rádio, televisão e meios online em 2019”, desenvolvida entre 2018 e 2022 no Iscte, procurámos levar a cabo uma reflexão sobre os principais traços distintivos da prática jornalística específica desta especialização. Concluímos que o Jornalismo português de Cinema se encontra a par das tendências internacionais do Jornalismo Cultural quando assenta, em grande medida, na divulgação e celebração das estreias, festivais e artistas, mas também que se encontra bastante fragilizado, abandonando a capacidade de reflectir e questionar com a ausência de fontes de informação e uma crítica fragilizada e dominada por um discurso ligeiro e simplista, culminando em formatos híbridos como a review e menosprezando a interpretação e análise fílmica constituintes da conceptualização distinta do Jornalismo de Cinema.
A Covid-19 e os enquadramentos de Jair Bolsonaro no telejornalismo brasileiro
Authors: Araújo Bruno Bernardo de , Cardoso Soares da Silva Bruna
Published: December 2023

Este trabalho analisa a cobertura da pandemia em dois programas jornalísticos da televisão aberta no Brasil: o Fantástico, da TV Globo, e o Domingo Espetacular, da Record TV. O estudo responde a duas questões: [ı] quais os temas e as vozes predominantes na cobertura e [ii] que enquadramentos os telejornais construíram para interpretar a posição negacionista do ex-presidente. Estudamos um corpus de 308 matérias, com base em análise de conteúdo, para sistematizar dados de visibilidade, e em análise de enquadramento, para compreender os quadros interpretativos propostos. Os resultados mostram diferenças em ambas as coberturas. Ao contrário da TV Globo, o programa da Record TV construiu um discurso de alinhamento com a agenda negacionista, contribuindo para normalizar o populismo bolsonarista na pandemia.
RE-THINKING MANDATORY AUDITOR ROTATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Authors: Schoeman Werner
Published: December 2023

Since formation of the European Union, there has been a worldwide upsurge in regulation of the auditing profession, which has included mandatory auditor rotation and this has also found its way into South African company law, regardless of the many arguments against it. The number of corporate scandals or company failures justifies an evaluation of the effectiveness of such regulation and a re-thinking of the concept of auditor rotation. Revisiting the arguments against and in favour of mandatory auditor rotation confirms the rational arguments against mandatory auditor rotation. These arguments are opposed to the main reason for its implementation – namely, that rotation will serve as a publicly acceptable band-aid on damaged investor confidence. Overshadowed by corporate scandals, regulators face constant pressure to enhance auditors’ independence and to amend and improve regulations. To inform the South African stance, developments regarding auditor rotation in Germany and Australia are examined. An assessment of the significance of mandatory auditor rotation in the current corporate-law environment reveals that Steinhoff (Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.) failed in 2018, despite the fact that auditor-rotation legislation was in place. This supports arguments against auditor rotation and suggests that South Africa too hastily followed international trends. Mandatory auditor rotation regulations in South Africa also discourage potential candidates from entering the auditing work environment. It is submitted that the current provisions do not contribute effectively to auditor independence and are merely desperate attempts to curb the public’s lack of confidence in the auditing profession. Section 92 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, dealing with mandatory auditor rotation, should therefore be repealed.
PROVIDING A LEGAL DEFINITION FOR CYBERBULLYING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors: Sershiv Reddy
Published: December 2023

Traditional bullying is not a new phenomenon, and this behaviour has plagued many countries. It has received a wide interpretation by many academics seeking to define this concept. Bullying itself may take various forms and it has developed and adapted to changing times throughout history. One such adaptation arose owing to the expansion of the Internet – in the form of online bullying or cyberbullying. Although bullying has been given various definitions, cyberbullying in South Africa has not been given a legal definition, and perpetrators are therefore not disciplined in the appropriate manner. Introducing a legal definition would assist law enforcement to regulate cyberbullying and protect victims from harm. Advances in technology have created many opportunities for people to communicate across the world. At the same time, they have also created unintended consequences, such as allowing online users to harm each other. Although bullying has existed for a long time, the threat of cyberbullying online is arguably worse than its traditional counterpart. Scholars have attempted to provide definitions of cyberbullying. However, there is confusion and there are contradictory views regarding the characteristics of this conduct. Recommendations are made on what the requirements should be for a legal definition of cyberbullying. A comparative analysis of the United States and Canada is relied upon to establish clarity on this conduct.
La contribución de la interdisciplinariedad a la consecución del ODS 11: Ciudades y pueblos sostenibles
Authors: Ferreira Thiago Spiri , Neuls Emanueli Mazur Ianoski , Putini Fernanda Viero Dias , Gobatto Mariângela , Tchmolo Maycon Luiz
Published: December 2023

La Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible consiste en un plan de acción global que reúne los 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). En este marco, el ODS 11: Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles, busca que las ciudades y los asentamientos humanos sean inclusivos, seguros, resilientes y sostenibles. Propone 11 objetivos y varios indicadores, relacionados con temas como economía, energía, salud, educación, gobernanza, seguridad pública, residuos sólidos, entre otros. Al no tratarse de ámbitos aislados, la interdisciplinariedad aboga por el diálogo y las diversas conexiones posibles entre ellos. Así, este artículo pretende desarrollar una reflexión sobre las contribuciones de la interdisciplinariedad en la consecución del ODS 11. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa descriptiva, que se llevó a cabo a través de una revisión de la literatura narrativa sobre la unión de la interdisciplinariedad y el ODS 11. Se trata de un tema muy relevante, ya que se requiere una visión sistémica para la consecución de los ODS, y aún no se ha reportado ningún estudio con este enfoque. Entre los resultados, se propone un esquema para ilustrar las relaciones de conexión que pueden practicar las ciudades y comunidades sostenibles. Dichas relaciones aparecen interconectadas, demostrando la interdisciplinariedad entre las áreas de salud, economía, cultura, ocio, medio ambiente, políticas públicas, seguridad, accesibilidad y otros campos. La interdisciplinariedad es esencial para la consecución de los ODS y la práctica efectiva de la Agenda 2030. Esta investigación permite el debate sobre la interdisciplinariedad en la práctica de la sostenibilidad y contribuye a la replicación de tales prácticas.
La educación ambiental para la educación formal como herramienta para reflexionar sobre los impactos del calentamiento global en el Decenio de las Naciones Unidas de las Ciencias Oceánicas para el Desarrollo Sostenible: un informe de experiencia
Authors: ALves Gaby Carvalho , Silva Danielle Nathally , Barros Josymar Cleiton Pereira de
Published: December 2023

La intensificación del calentamiento global viene ocurriendo por acciones antrópicas, a través de sus vertientes económica e industrial, afectando directamente a los océanos, que son de tanta vitalidad para el planeta Tierra. De esta manera, la Década de los Océanos tiene una importancia para el Desarrollo Sostenible, presentando la necesidad y el énfasis que se le debe dar al medio marino, de esta forma, la Educación Ambiental sirve como instrumento fundamental para la formación del comportamiento de los Humanos. , aplicándose al surgimiento de nuevos comportamientos, generando una nueva ciudadanía, enfatizando la relación entre el hombre y la naturaleza. Por lo tanto, este proyecto tuvo el objetivo real de generar soluciones para los problemas relacionados con el calentamiento global y dirigir sus consecuencias en los océanos. El método utilizado fue la Enseñanza Basada en Problemas (PBL), dando como resultado un trabajo de relato de experiencia, con el objetivo de empoderar a los estudiantes de educación formal para que construyan su aprendizaje, preparándolos para el mundo y haciéndolos profesionales y ciudadanos. De esta manera, resultando en incentivar la ruptura de paradigmas y sanos debates sobre temas importantes de manera constructiva, individual y colectiva, donde el espacio escolar sea activo y promueva la participación. De esta forma, este informe contribuye a la formación de sujetos críticos, en el cambio de comportamiento y en la transformación socioambiental, preservando el medio ambiente a través de los principios de la Educación Ambiental en la restauración del equilibrio ecológico, especialmente en lo que se refiere a la importancia de los océanos y la movilización de los agentes sociales, impulsando los propósitos de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, la Agenda 30 y el pensamiento sostenible.
La formación del agente de la Guardia Civil Metropolitana: un compromiso orientado hacia acciones para combatir la violencia doméstica.
Authors: Souza Elza Paulina , Marino Cintia Elisa Castro
Published: December 2023

Este artículo pretende contribuir a una reflexión sobre la formación del agente de la Guardia Civil Metropolitana para actuar en el Programa 'Guardiã Maria da Penha' de la Guardia Civil Metropolitana en la ciudad de São Paulo, así como su papel específico en el combate a la violencia doméstica. contra la mujer y el cumplimiento de las medidas de protección relacionadas con la Ley 'Maria da Penha'. La reflexión se centra específicamente en la creación del programa, su trayectoria y los cambios que se han producido a lo largo de su historia, innovaciones, avances y contradicciones. Se utilizará el enfoque cualitativo para comprender la experiencia del programa de formación como políticas públicas implementadas
Ciudades Inteligentes y Sostenibles: Um análisis basado em La eficiencia energética municipal
Authors: Cardoso Kelly Cristina Ribeiro Marques , Santos Rosângela Leal , Carvalho Diego Evangelho Barbosa de , Feitosa Carlane Costa Dias , Melo Simara Lôbo de
Published: December 2023

Este artículo analiza la eficiencia energética municipal em el contexto de lãs ciudades inteligentes y sostenibles. Para ello, presenta um estudio de caso em escuelas públicas municipales de Feira de Santana, em el que se verifica la viabilidad económica, así como los beneficios derivados del uso de La energía solar, con referencia al cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Se concluye que La gestión pública municipal necesita crear mecanismos para incentivar a La población a implementar La energía solar, a partir de las referencias obtenidas por los estudiantes de lãs escuelas públicas municipales, em las que se pueda atestiguarlas ganancias económicas com el uso de La energía solar, así como el desarrollo de una política para el uso sostenible de los recursos, colaborando para hacer laciudad más sostenible e inteligente.
Ethical aspects of educational activity in the digital environment: future teachers’ views
Authors: Katushenko Ol'ga A.
Published: December 2023

The era of digital transformation makes it necessary for pedagogical staff to deal with participants in the educational process in the digital environment, which leads to the creation of new situations of interaction and raises questions of its organizing in the educational process. The authors note that currently there is no common generally accepted list of standards for professional teachers in the digital environment. The aim of the study is to determine the provisions of the Code of Professional Teaching Workers in the Digital Environment based on an analysis of the views of future teachers. As research methods, the authors used formal logic, inductive and deductive analysis, study and generalization of the experience of future generations as part of the analysis of the products of their pedagogical activities (case technology), as well as questionnaires and pedagogical observation. Data for analysis were obtained within the framework of the All-Russian Student Olympiad in Pedagogy “FORSIGHT PEDAGOGY”. The result of the study is the identification of three sections of the Code of Ethics for Professional Workers in the Digital Environment. The first section of the Code is devoted to the standards of self-presentation of pedagogical products in the digital environment, the second section is devoted to tasks related to the standards for the development and implementation of electronic educational resources, the third section concerns the standards for organizing interaction in the digital environment. These sections are structured in a traditional way, reflecting professional and universal values: the image of a teacher, communication, information, freedom, corporate culture. The appendix provides explanations to the paragraph of the Code section. The research also presents the principles of work organization in the digital environment: fairness; transparency; honesty; security and privacy. The material presented in this paper is useful for the teaching process in pedagogical universities, as well as for current teaching staff and future teachers for monitoring and managing their work in the digital environment.
Features of professional career motivation of the applicants enrolled in undergraduate pedagogical programs
Authors: Kremen Faina M. , Kremen Sergei A.
Published: December 2023

The preparation of pedagogical staff who meet the demands of a dynamically developing world is a strategic task that determines the well-being of the society and the state. One of the effective ways to address this task may be to attract motivated applicants to university programs in pedagogical education who are aware of the significance and multi-faceted nature of the teacher’s work, are oriented towards the personal development of students, and are ready to embrace modern technologies and approaches. In this regard, the research focused on identifying the motivations for choosing a pedagogical profession, including career orientations, is especially relevant. The aim of this research is to identify the features of motivation for a professional career among applicants admitted to pedagogical programs and to determine the relationship between their career orientations and socio-demographic and motivational-professional characteristics. The empirical methods of the study included E. Schein’s «Career Anchors» methodology and questionnaire surveys. The study involved 107 applicants and 107 second-year students at Smolensk State University. The results obtained indicate stable trends in the motivation for choosing a pedagogical profession, expressed in the career orientations of «service» and «job stability», which are predominant among the subjects of both studied groups. In addition, applicants who consciously chose a pedagogical profession demonstrate readiness for professional development and overcome difficulties. The indicators of applicants who have experience in pedagogical activities and plans for work in the field, as measured by the scales of «professional competence» and «challenge», are statistically higher than those of individuals with predominantly external motivation for enrollment. These research findings confirm the feasibility of pre-professional training for future teachers.
Didactic potential of the textbook in preparing students for self-regulated cognitive activity
Authors: Pavlova Svetlana V. , Yugova Maria A.
Published: December 2023

The paper proves the relevance of the discussed topic in the view of modern reality and our understanding of education as a process in which a student is an active participant in their educational activities. The authors’ attention is focused on such concepts as «self-regulated cognitive activity», «metacognitive skills» and «person-centered teaching methods» revealing their interdependence in the learning process. The significant developmental potential of the academic discipline “Foreign Language” makes it possible to organize “constructive, cognitive and creative activity” of students striving for self-development. The aim of the research is to analyze the didactic potential of the textbook in preparing students for independent self-regulated cognitive activity and illustrate it with the examples of specific tasks. The authors examine the main characteristics of a foreign language textbook developed for a non-linguistic university. One of the important characteristics of a foreign language textbook is its focus on the development of self-regulated cognitive activity through methodological apparatus of the textbook. In this context, much attention is paid to person-centered tasks included in the foreign language textbooks. Such tasks include mini-projects, round tables, conferences, discussions, role-plays, case studies, etc. The practical value of the research is determined by the opportunity given by the textbook to apply the results for the effective development of students’ metacognitive skills that form the basis of self-education. The tasks presented and analyzed in the paper allow us to draw a conclusion about the importance and necessity of using person-centered technologies in the educational process with the aim of preparing students for independent self-regulated cognitive activity through the development of metacognitive skills.
The Effect of Conductivity on Surface Leakage Currents on Iced-Covered Insulators
Authors: ÖZKÜÇÜK Muhammed Buğracan , GENÇOĞLU Muhsin Tunay
Published: December 2023

Insulators on power transmission systems today are vital to ensuring the reliable and effective operation of high-voltage lines. However, it is inevitable that insulators will encounter problems such as contamination and icing due to natural environmental conditions and environmental factors. Pollution layers and ice buildup that have developed on insulator surfaces have a detrimental impact on insulation performance, increase surface leakage currents, and result in power line failures or interruptions. This article focuses on understanding the phenomena of contamination and icing in insulators, evaluating their effects, and investigating methods that can be taken to prevent or reduce these problems. For this purpose, solutions with different conductivity values were sprayed on the insulators in the laboratory environment, and ice covering the insulator surface was provided. Leakage currents were investigated by applying an alternating voltage with mains frequency to the insulators. Data were obtained with the help of the LabVIEW program, and the relationship of leakage currents of porcelain, glass, and silicone insulators with conductivity was compared.
The Antioxidant Capacities and Antimicrobial Activities of Some Salvia L. Seeds
Authors: KÜRŞAT Murat , KIRBAĞ Sevda , EMRE İrfan , ERECEVİT SÖNMEZ Pınar , EMRE Mustafa Yunus , YILMAZ Prof. Dr.  Ökkeş , CİVELEK Şemsettin
Published: December 2023

The goal of present study is to find the penolic contents, antioxidant activities and antimicrobial capacities in the seeds of five Salvia L. taxa two of which are endemics (Salvia euphratica var. leiocalycina and Salvia euphratica var. euphratica). The flavonoid and phenolic acid are determined by using HPLC while the antioxidant activities are determined based on different methods. Also, the antimicrobial activities of some Salvia species are determined by using the well agar method. The current study found that the studied Salvia species have low flavonoid. It has been found that Salvia euphratica var. euphratica has high vanillic acid, ferulic acid and rosmarinic acid among the studied taxa. Similarly, it has been found that Salvia euphratica var. euphratica has high DPPH and ABTS radical scavening capacity in all concentrations. It has been also found that Salvia euphratica var. euphratica has highest total phenolic content (372,63±0,87 µgGAE/mg) whilst Salvia tricholoda has low total phenolic content (46,41±1,71 µgGAE/mg). In addition, this study demonstrated that Salvia tricholoda has lowest metal chelating activity (37,35±0,51%). Furthermore, present study found that the lipid peroxidation levels of the studied Salvia taxa are between 18,21±0,37 mg/kg and 21,03±0,22 mg/kg while it has been found that the antibacterial properties of the Salvia taxa under study are altering.
Multi Deep Learning Based Approaches for COVID-19 Diagnosis Using Class Resampling on Chest X-ray Images
Authors: ALAKUŞ Talha Burak , BAYKARA Muhammet
Published: December 2023

Nowadays, current medical imaging techniques provide means of diagnosing disorders like the recent COVID-19 and pneumonia due to technological advancements in medicine. However, the lack of sufficient medical experts, particularly amidst the breakout of the epidemic, poses severe challenges in early diagnoses and treatments, resulting in complications and unexpected fatalities. In this study, a convolutional neural network (CNN) model, VGG16 + XGBoost and VGG16 + SVM hybrid models, were used for three-class image classification on a generated dataset named Dataset-A with 6,432 chest X-ray (CXR) images (containing Normal, Covid-19, and Pneumonia classes). Then, pre-trained ResNet50, Xception, and DenseNet201 models were employed for binary classification on Dataset-B with 7,000 images (consisting of Normal and Covid-19). The suggested CNN model achieved a test accuracy of 98.91 %. Then the hybrid models (VGG16 + XGBoost and VGG16 + SVM) gained accuracies of 98.44 % and 95.60 %, respectively. The fine-tuned ResNet50, Xception, and DenseNet201 models achieved accuracies of 98.90 %, 99.14 %, and 99.00 %, respectively. Finally, the models were further evaluated and tested, yielding impressive results. These outcomes demonstrate that the models can aid radiologists with robust tools for early lungs related disease diagnoses and treatment.
AMFC: A New Approach Efficient Junctions Detect via Maximum Flow Approach
Authors: ÖZTEMİZ Furkan
Published: December 2023

In this study, max flow analysis processes are carried out with a graph theory-based approach that can be used in optimizing the traffic load in transportation networks. The data used in the study consists of 2 years of vehicle number data consisting of 438 million vehicle passes of a real city. Bottleneck points affecting traffic flow, maximum flow values, and effectiveness values of traffic generating and attracting locations were determined in the uniquely created transportation network. The Ford-Fulkerson algorithm was used to determine the maximum flow and bottleneck road connections in the designed transportation network. According to the maximum traffic flow to the junction point, the most effective junction points were determined by the PageRank algorithm. In addition, a unique algorithm is presented in the study that determines the effective intersection points that transfer vehicle traffic at maximum capacity to all junction points according to the maximum demand capacity data.
Development of Chip Temperature and Cost-Based Optimum Design for a Radial Heat Sink Cooling High Power LEDs
Authors: KALKAN Orhan
Published: December 2023

High power Light Emitting Diodes (LED)s are preferred in places that produce intense light output and have overheating problems because they work with high currents. Therefore, efficient thermal management is essential to ensure optimal performance and longevity. In the present study, a numerical analysis is conducted on a high-power Light Emitting Diode (LED) circuit with a Circuit on Board (COB) design featuring a radial heat sink. Additionally, a multi-objective optimization approach using the Desirability Function Approach (DFA) is introduced for the modeled radial heat sink. Two performance parameters, namely the maximum junction temperature and the cost of the radial heat sink, are defined as the objective functions, and the aim is to minimize both of these parameters. The independent variables for the objective functions are the geometrical parameters of the radial heat sink, namely the base radius (R), fin length (L), and heat sink height (H). The Response Surface Method (RSM) is applied to minimize sample numbers of the Design of Experiment (DOE) while still obtaining accurate response values. Furthermore, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) is utilized to assess the fitting of the real response equations with the representative answer equations. The minimum prediction R2 is calculated to be 0.9748%, indicating a good agreement between the models. The optimum design for the radial heat sink is obtained, with the following dimensions: R=25 mm, L=15 mm, and H=55.36 mm. The response values for this optimal design are validated with a low error rate of 0.25% using numerical analysis.
Aerogel Production and Determination of Its Thermophysical and Characteristic Properties
Authors: IŞIK Mehmet Zerrakki , OKTAY Hasan , KAYIR Mehmet , SAYĞILI Hasan
Published: December 2023

Porous materials are at the forefront of research in terms of providing superior insulation properties and energy efficiency. The most important point that makes porous materials different and unique is the space inside the pore. Aerogel has become the insulation material that stands out as the most interesting alternative in this context. In this study, the production of aerogel insulation materials with high insulation properties, suitable mechanical properties and different contents was aimed. Silica aerogels are synthesized using the sol-gel technique with Hydrolysis, Condensation, Aging, Solvent change and Surface modification, Drying main steps in general. According to the results obtained, it was determined that the densities of the aerogels produced were in the range of 0.66 to 1.053 g/ml and the thermal conductivity values were in the range of 0.067 to 0.097 W/mK. The results show that many opportunities are available to improve the insulation property of aerogel, which is considered an important insulation material of the future.
Cargo Company Recommendation Study Based on Probabilistic Linguistic Term Set
Authors: ÇOBAN Veysel , AKSEZER S.çağlar
Published: December 2023

The global economic structure is the main reason for changes in consumption habits and consumer behavior. Developing information technologies direct producers and consumers to e-commerce. Cargo services are an important link in the chain in the fast and effective operation of e-commerce. The growth in e-commerce has a driving force in the development of cargo services and cargo companies. Cargo companies can survive in global competition by being preferred by customers and increasing their number of customers. The change in the number of customers occurs by communicating the satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the cargo company to potential customers. This study deals with the preference levels of cargo companies serving in Turkey according to customer suggestions. The data obtained from the survey evaluations are processed and recommendation ranking calculations are made for cargo companies. Probabilistic Linguistic Term Sets (PLTS) are used to eliminate customer ambiguities in survey evaluations. Alternative cargo company recommendations are ranked based on the customers' past service experiences from cargo companies. Aras Cargo, MNG Cargo, PTT Cargo, Surat Cargo, UPS Cargo, Yurtiçi Cargo companies are evaluated according to price, personnel, speed, reliability and network qualities. The maximum deviation optimization method based on the Lagrangian function is used to calculate the weights of the cargo companies' attributes. The probabilistic linguistic cosine similarity method compares cargo companies pairwise under attributes and a similarity matrix is obtained for six cargo companies. The similarity matrix defines the alternative cargo company recommendation ranking based on customers' past experiences.
Enhancing Early Detection of Blood Disorders through A Novel Hybrid Modeling Approach
Authors: KARADAYI ATAŞ Pınar
Published: December 2023

Blood disorders are such conditions that impact the blood’s ability to function correctly. There is a range of different symptoms depending on the type. There are several different types of blood disorders such as Leukemia, chronic myelocytic leukemia, lymphoma, myelofibrosis, polycythemia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and leukocytosis. Some resolve completely with therapy or do not cause symptoms and do not affect overall lifespan. Some are chronic and lifelong but do not affect how an individual lives. Other blood disorders, like sickle cell disease and blood cancers, can be even fatal. There needs to be a capture of hidden information in the medical data for detecting diseases in the early stages. This paper presents a novel hybrid modeling strategy that makes use of the synergy between two methods with histogram-based gradient boosting classifier tree and random subspace. It should be emphasized that the combination of these two models is being employed in this study for the first time. We present this novel model built for the assessment of blood diseases. The results show that the proposed model can predict the tumor of blood disease better than the other classifiers.
An Empirical Analysis of the Relationship Between Diabetes and Demographic, Socioeconomic and Built Environment Factors Across Turkish Cities
Authors: SOYDAN GÜRDAL Ayşe Gül , ÖZÜDURU Burcu
Published: December 2023

Demographic, socioeconomic, and built environment factors of cities are considered among risk factors for many Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). Decreasing NCDs and supporting healthy, high-quality urban environments is one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, diabetes is related to quality of life and physical activity, making the disease more responsive to built environment factors. This study examines the geographical distribution of diabetes disease rate and its risk factors across Turkish cities. Principal component analysis and spatial regression models are used for this purpose. It is observed that green areas with high accessibility can increase physical activity and thus have a reducing effect on diabetes prevalence. In addition, in cities with sufficient healthcare services per capita, diabetes prevalence is lower. On the other hand, private vehicle ownership can have an increasing effect on diabetes prevalence, and a high share of the elderly population can be another reason for high diagnosis. According to the study findings, planning settlements with high green areas prioritizing green area development, public transportation and non-motorized vehicles, and accessible healthcare facilities can reduce diabetes risk factors by promoting physical activity and increased mobility along with a positive planning and design approach for public health. Elderly-friendly planning specifications need prioritization for some cities. This study presents evidence for the necessity of urban policies and public health strategies prioritizing health and physical activity in urban built environments.
Prevalence of intestinal parasites in children and domestic animals from two peri-urban neighborhoods in northeastern Argentina
Authors: Alegre Rumesilda E. , Gómez Muñoz María de los Ángeles , Flores-Lacsi Esteban J. , Robles María del Rosario , Milano Francisca
Published: December 2023

This study aimed to examine the prevalence of intestinal parasites in children and domestic animals from two peri-urban neighborhoods in Corrientes, Argentina. We also evaluated the characteristics of humans, socio-environmental features, and hygiene practices associated with the presence of parasites. Fecal samples were examined using techniques of concentration by sedimentation and flotation. The Graham method was used to diagnose Enterobius vermicularis eggs in children. We carried out the univariate and bivariate analysis of the data. We analyzed 58 dwellings, from which we obtained 146 stool samples from children and 101 from animals. We found at least one parasitespecies in 54 dwellings (93.1%). We found that 52.7% of children had parasites, mainly Blastocystis spp. (35.6%) and Giardia spp. (21.2%). We found that 67.32% of the animals had parasites, the most prevalent species being hookworms (60.7%). In conclusion, it is evident that the domestic environment can favor the transmission of these parasites.
YİYECEK İÇECEK SEKTÖRÜNDE İŞGÜCÜ SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİRLİĞİ: MEVCUT DURUM, NEDENLER VE SONUÇLAR
Authors: USTA Sevim , ŞENGÜL Serkan
Published: December 2023

Bu araştırmada yiyecek içecek servis personelinin işgücü sürdürülebilirliğinin sağlanması amacıyla
yiyecek içecek işletmelerinin gerçekleştirdiği faaliyetlerin tespit edilmesi ve yiyecek içecek servis
personeli mesleğinin mevcut durumunun ortaya koyulması amaçlanmaktadır. Nitel araştırma
yönteminin kullanıldığı bu araştırmada yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat formu hazırlanarak Sakarya ilinde
faaliyet gösteren yiyecek içecek işletmeleriyle görüşmeler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler
doğrultusunda yiyecek içecek sektörü içerisinde nitelikli servis personeli ihtiyacının bulunduğu,
çalışanların bu mesleği ara meslek olarak görüp maddi ihtiyaç ve kısa süreli para kazanma amacıyla
tercih ettikleri ve bu nedenle personel ve işletme arasında personelin disiplinsizliği, misafirlerle iletişim
gibi konularda sorunların yaşandığı görülmektedir. Bunun yanı sıra yiyecek içecek servis personeli
mesleğini tercih eden bireylerin yetersiz ücret ve kariyer beklentilerinin karşılanmaması noktasında
işten ayrılma davranışı gösterdikleri tespit edilmiştir. Yiyecek içecek servis personeli mesleğine olan
talebin artırılması ve nitelikli işgücünün yetiştirilmesi noktasında ise maaş, çalışma saatleri ve işletme
içi eğitimler konusunda iyileştirmeler yapılması gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.