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THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ITS USEFULNESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTROL MECHANISM IN THE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Kniaz Sviatoslav , Tyrkalo Yuriy ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Filts Orest ,   Lviv Regional State Administration
Published: December 2021

The article reveals the concept of sustainable development of an enterprise, defines its usefulness in the context of developing a control mechanism in the enterprise management system. It has been established that the concept of sustainable development of an enterprise should be based on the interaction of three key components: the economic component, the social component and the environmental component. It has been proven that the main basis of sustainable development is, first of all, the flexibility of the enterprise management system. It was determined that the concept of sustainable development of an enterprise should be based on the principle of balance, the principle of purposefulness, the principle of ensuring sustainability, the principle of adaptability, the principle of dynamism, the principle of integrity and environmental motivation. It was found that the effective application of the concept of sustainable development of enterprises in practice is often impossible due to the complicated implementation of the sustainable development strategy. The financial activity of enterprises in Ukraine is analyzed by the main types of economic activity. It was found that the indicator of the general financial result (balance) to taxation of enterprises in 2019 against 2016 increased by 19,3 times, in 2020 it decreased by 54,4 % compared to the previous year. It was determined that the activity of agricultural, forestry and fishing enterprises was profitable for the analyzed period, however, in 2020, compared to the beginning of the analyzed period, the financial result (balance) before taxation decreased by 9,8 %. Profitable for the study period was the activity of wholesale and retail trade enterprises, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and financial and insurance enterprises. At the same time, the unstable dynamics of changes in the financial indicator (balance) before taxation occurred in the activities of industrial enterprises, construction enterprises, transport enterprises and warehousing enterprises, postal and courier activities, and temporary accommodation and catering enterprises. It is noted that the prospects for further research in this direction are the analysis of the components of sustainable development of enterprises from the point of view of a practical approach to their analysis.
FEATURES MANAGING OF THE ENTERPRISES MARKET VALUE ON THE BASIS OF BUILDING A HIERARCHY OF THEIR PROPERTIES
Authors:   10.25313/2520-2294-2021-11-7726, Lesyk Lilia , Symak Anastasiya ,   10.25313/2520-2294-2021-11-7726, Yemelyanov Olexandr ,   10.25313/2520-2294-2021-11-7726, Breno Anna ,   10.25313/2520-2294-2021-11-7726
Published: December 2021

Enterprises management requires prior establishment of the main purpose of their activities. One of the most generalized goals of enterprises is to maximize their market value. This criterion in some way combines a number of less generalized criteria, particularly the criterion of maximizing net profit. At the same time, the integral nature of such an estimated indicator as the market value causes a significant difficulty that arises in its calculation. This is related to the fact that the market value of business entities is influenced by a number of different factors that form a certain hierarchy. The allocation of this hierarchy allows not only to establish a reasonable dimension of the market value, but also to develop effective mechanisms for managing this value. Particularly, such management should provide some influence on the factors that directly or indirectly determine the enterprises value. Among other things, the quantitative or qualitative characteristics of these factors can be identified with certain object properties that are influence sources on the market value of companies. Such objects can be an enterprise as a whole property complex, its separate divisions, elements of resource provision, components of the external environment, etc. The research aim is to establish the managing features the market value of enterprises on the basis of building a hierarchy of their properties. The main types of the enterprise properties and its components were determined. The grouping of such properties was performed and their hierarchy was built as well. The mechanism of projection of one property on another was considered. The fact that the formation of the enterprises market value is a process that is reflected in the influence of their lower level properties on the higher level properties has been showed. The hierarchy of the studied properties is quite complex, which is reflected not only in the vertical but also in the horizontal relationships between them. The obtained results can be used by enterprises managers and specialists by the development of measures to ensure the growth of their market value, as well as enterprises appraisers in establishing the dimensions of their value on the basis of a profitable approach to their definition.
DETERMINANTS OF EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES
Authors:   State Biotechnological University, Smihunova Оlena , Dudnyk Оlena ,   State Biotechnological University, Minenko Sofiia ,   State Biotechnological University
Published: December 2021

The article examines the modern realities of innovative development of agribusiness enterprises in Ukraine and substantiates the need for its further intensification and the need for thorough research. The theoretical basis of innovative activity of enterprises is considered with detailing on subjects of agrarian business and characteristic features of such activity for the specified subjects of managing that is caused by features of agriculture where the main factor of manufacture is the earth. The flowing factors and factors that caused technological and technical degradation against the background of weak investment attractiveness, reduction of innovation activity are determined. The rating of the most successful agricultural enterprises of Ukraine by the level of innovation implementation and costs for innovation activity is presented. The article presents a scheme of key determinants of the impact on innovation activity of enterprises in the agricultural sector of the Ukrainian economy. The authors give directions of innovative development of agro-industrial production of Ukraine with the separation of four groups of innovations: technical- technological, organizational-economic, social-managerial and informational with detailed examples of directions of innovations for each of the groups. The general algorithm of the process of risk management, which determines the current level of investment and innovation activity of agricultural enterprises, based on the systematization of the main stages of detection and evaluation. Activation of innovative activity of agricultural enterprises is one of the main prerequisites for stability and sustainable development of the agricultural sector of the economy, as it allows not only to change the nature of production activities, but also to fill it with new meaning and practical content. The practice of innovation, on the one hand, shows that there are still many obstacles in their way, which significantly hinder innovation development in the country; on the other hand, that innovative development is becoming, and in some places has already established itself as strategic for the development of industries and regions. However, these steps require specific content, from the organization of training to the practical implementation of large-scale innovative projects and programs.
EFFECTIVE STEPS ON THE WAY TO MODERNIZATION OF CIVIL SERVICE IN THE SYSTEM OF JUDICIARY BODIES: INTRODUCTION OF ELEMENTS OF GAME THEORY
Authors:   Odesa Regional Institute for Public Administration, National Academy for Public Administration under the President of Ukraine, Hladunova Olena
Published: December 2021

In this scientific article the main elements of game theory are analyzed, the achievements of domestic and foreign scientists devoted to the consideration of such theory are investigated. The expediency of involving in the practical activity of the civil service in the system of judicial authorities effective methods used in the field of business and consisting in the use of game technologies, which have proven their effectiveness in terms of providing quality services. It is focused on the fact that game theory can play a key role in the decision-making process, however, it is important to strictly adhere to the limits of its application. Possible conflict situations in the work of civil servants of the justice system are formulated and it is investigated that in conflict conditions each so-called participant of the game makes his course, i.e. chooses his strategy, as a result of which the relevant conflict situation is outlined and a set of strategies of all players. Some examples of the use of elements of game theory are given and the content of certain types of strategies is revealed. In particular, a strategy is described, which is denoted by the term "screening". Taking into account the definition of ways to modernize the civil service, the need to include in standardized training programs for civil servants of the justice system category "B" training course, which will include the basic principles of game theory for their active use in conflict, skills to compromise in relationships with visitors to the court - recipients of court services, selection of the right strategy, consideration of theoretical and game modeling of personnel management tasks, focusing on the ability to obtain and timely provide the necessary information to create a new civil service in the judiciary that meets international standards.
Agricultural Bio-Stimulant Activity of Fish Protein Hydrolysate from Common Silver Belly (Gerres subfasciatus)
Authors:   Research and Development Division (DSIR-Lab), AquAgri Processing Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India, S Srinivasan , R Devika ,   Research and Development Division (DSIR-Lab), AquAgri Processing Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India, M Shanmugam ,   Research and Development Division (DSIR-Lab), AquAgri Processing Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India
Published: December 2021

Taking into account of using the fish industry wastes and for expanding the incentive to a few under used fish species, protein hydrolysates from fish proteins are being set up by a few specialists everywhere throughout the world. Fish Protein Hydrolysates (FPH) are breakdown results of enzymatic transformation of fish proteins into smaller units like peptides, which typically contain 2-20 amino acids. Their worth has been expanded by utilizing them as fluid bio compost, feed supplement and bioorganic fertilizer. From the research carried out at our laboratory, Dry fish silver belly with both microbe and enzyme acquired from cultural broth of lactobacillus species, catalyst papain demonstrated positive upgrade of development and advancement of plants tested. In view of the yield of FPH concentrates from both microbial and enzymatic hydrolysis, the pace of seedling life list in Urad dhal, green gram and okra got higher in 0.1-0.5% convergence of dry fish hydrolysate from lactobacillus treated than in the control variation. With respect to the seeds of urad dhal, green gram and okra, the germination rate and seedling energy list from treated seeds surpassed control by 19.11-128.71%. The positive effect of dry fish protein hydrolysate by microbial procedure on germination rate, seedling life record rate in 3 kinds of seeds is the reason for the improvement of protein hydrolysate item for application in crop creation utilizing dry fish squanders. The Seedling grown in 0.5% concentration of fish hydrolysates showed significant increase in seedling vigour index of Urad dhal (13.29 ± 0.12 %), Green gram (14.1 ± 0.17%) and Okra (5.39 ± 0.43 %) was recorded through one way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). By HPLC determination amino acid results determined that protein hydrolysates process can be stopped on 7th day (643.56ppm) whereas @ 10th day amino acid decreased (326.24ppm). Results suggest that probiotic assumes a superior job in dry fish protein hydrolysates than compounds when contrasted and yield and prudent astute.
The Relationship between Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin during Pregnancy and Risk of Peripartum Adverse Events: A Meta-Analysis
Authors:   Department of Rehabilitation, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, University of Electronic Science and technology, Sichuan, China, Y Xiaorong , L Shan ,   Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, S Shengji ,   Department of Rehabilitation, Chengdu Women’s and Children’s Central Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical College, University of Electronic Science and technology, Sichuan, China, S Tao ,   Department of Cardiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, L Dongping ,   Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Huahsan Hospital North, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Z Moli ,   Department of General Surgery, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, L Junping ,   Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Huahsan Hospital North, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
Published: December 2021

Introduction: To summarize the trials investigated on relationship between low molecular weight heparin use during pregnancy and peripartum adverse events. Meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) on maternal and fetal complications. Methods: Electronic research was performed in Cochrane Library, MEDLINE and EMBASE through October 2020. The primary outcome was the incidence of maternal and fetal complications during peripartum period. RevMan 5.3 was used for data analysis. Results: 11 articles were finally included. Meta-analysis showed there was no significant difference in abortion, premature delivery, stillbirth, preeclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage events between pregnant women who used LMWH and those who not. Conclusion: Using LMWH in pregnant women does not increase pregnancy related maternal and fetal complications.
Atomistic molecular dynamics insights on water local structure and dynamics on different surfaces of zeolitic-imidazolate frameworks
Authors: Momeni Mohammad R. , Limbu Dil K. , Abdelhamid Sara , Pearson Shaina , Shakib Farnaz A.
Published: December 2021

Most of chemistry in nanoporous materials with small pore sizes and windows is known to occur on the surface which is in immediate contact with substrate/solvent, rather than inside pores and channels. Here, we report the results of our comprehensive atomistic molecular dynamics simulations on deciphering the intermolecular hydrogen bond network of water on outer surface of a nanoparticle model of ZIF-8 vs. inner surfaces of its pristine crystalline bulk model. Using a finite ~5.1 nm nanoparticle model with edges containing under--coordinated Zn2+ metal sites we show that water exposed to the surface of the nanoparticle exhibits both interfacial and bulk-like characters. Furthermore, we illustrate that as water content increases larger droplets are formed with water molecules starting to diffuse into the nanopores. While the confined water in the crystalline bulk simulations is pushed to the vacant pores due to hydrophobic inner surfaces, the outer surface water molecules form chemical bonds with under--coordinated Zn2+ metal sites which act as nucleation sites for the water droplets to form and hence making the surface hydrophilic. By adapting a similar mechanism to the dangling linker defect formation mechanism, we probe the tendency of the outer surface of ZIF-8 nanoparticles to water attack and hydrolysis. Results presented in this work are useful in designing more robust materials for applications in humid environments.
More Than Carbazole Derivative Activates Room Temperature Ultralong Organic Phosphorescence of Benzoindole Derivative
Authors: Ma Zhiyong , Qian Chen , Ma Zhimin , Fu Xiaohua , Zhang Xue , Li Zewei , Jin Huiwen , Chen Mingxing , Jiang Hong , Jia Xinru
Published: December 2021

Herein, we report four carbazole/1H-benzo[f]indole (Cz/Bd) derivatives with increasing Bd substitution (Bd number=0~3), which give a general mechanism for Bd-based ultralong organic phosphorescence. To physically isolate Cz and Bd, we synthesized Cz and Bd in the lab, separately. According to experimental results, we draw several important points. The first important point is that Bd and its derivatives commonly possess two groups of intrinsic phosphorescence bands, of which short-lifetime band at ~450 nm is assigned to the molecular phosphorescence of their neutral molecules and of which typical ultralong phosphorescence bands at 560 nm, 610 nm and 660 nm are assigned to their radical cations. Amazingly, PMMA films (1wt.%) of CNCzBdBr and CN2BdBr both demonstrate photo-activated room-temperature ultralong organic phosphorescence while this doesn’t happen to Bd and CN3Bd. The second important point is that activation of ultralong phosphorescence from Bd derivatives involves three factors: well dispersion with limited amount in matrix, generation of Bd derivatives’ radical cations and stabilizing radical cations mediated by matrix. Cz derivative can function as a matrix to activate (room temperature) ultralong organic phosphorescence of Bd derivative but its activation function can be replaced by other methods such as photo-activation. The third important point is that the photo-activated ultralong organic phosphorescence is closely related to molecular structure of Bd derivative and stability of its radical cation. The fourth important point is that for double-carbazole system with trace isomer its room temperature ultralong organic phosphorescence originates at least from synergistic effect of monosubstituted product and disubstituted product of Bd. Furthermore, it is discovered that several other matrixes can also activate room-temperature ultralong organic phosphorescence of Bd derivatives, further verifying the second important point. To our best knowledge, this study is a big breakthrough in ultralong organic phosphorescence and will probably open a new era for its development.
The Probabilistic Deconvolution of the Distribution of Relaxation Times with Finite Gaussian Processes
Authors: Maradesa Adeleke , Py Baptiste , Quattrocchi Emanuele , Ciucci Francesco
Published: December 2021

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a tool widely used to study the properties of electrochemical systems. The distribution of relaxation times (DRT) has emerged as one of the main methods for the analysis of EIS spectra. Gaussian processes can be used to regress EIS data, quantify uncertainty, and deconvolve the DRT, but current implementations do not constrain the DRT to be positive and can only use the imaginary part of EIS spectra. Herein, we overcome both issues by using a finite Gaussian process approximation to develop a new framework called the finite Gaussian process distribution of relaxation times (fGP-DRT). The analysis on artificial EIS data shows that the fGP-DRT method consistently recovers exact DRT from noise-corrupted EIS spectra while accurately regressing experimental data. Furthermore, the fGP-DRT framework is used as a machine learning tool to provide probabilistic estimates of the impedance at unmeasured frequencies. The method is further validated against experimental data from fuel cells and batteries. In short, this work develops a novel probabilistic approach for the analysis of EIS data based on Gaussian process, opening a new stream of research for the deconvolution of DRT.
Computational Spectroscopy of the Cr–Cr Bond in Coordination Complexes
Authors: Shiozaki Toru , Vlaisavljevich Bess
Published: December 2021

We report the accurate computational vibrational analysis of the Cr–Cr bond in dichromium complexes using second-order multireference complete active space methods (CASPT2), allowing direct comparison with experimental spectroscopic data both to facilitate interpreting the low-energy region of the spectra and to provide insights into the nature of the bonds themselves. Recent technological development by the authors has realized such computation for the first time. Accurate simulation of the vibrational structure of these compounds has been hampered by their notorious multiconfigurational electronic structure that yields bond distances that do not correlate with bond order. Some measured Cr–Cr vibrational stretching modes, ν(Cr2), have suggested weaker bonding, even for so-called ultrashort Cr–Cr bonds, while others are in line with the bond distance. Here we optimize the geometries and compute ν(Cr2) with CASPT2 for three well-characterized complexes, Cr2(O2CCH3)4(H2O)2, Cr2(mhp)4, and Cr2(dmp)4. We obtain CASPT2 harmonic ν(Cr2) modes in good agreement with experiment at 282 cm−1 for Cr2(mhp)4 and 353 cm−1 for Cr2(dmp)4, compute 50Cr and 54Cr isotope shifts, and demonstrate that the use of the so-called IPEA shift leads to improved Cr–Cr distances. Additionally, normal mode sampling was used to estimate anharmonicity along ν(Cr2) leading to an anharmonic mode of 272 cm−1 for Cr2(mhp)4 and 333 cm−1 for Cr2(dmp)4.
A Simple and Practical Theoretical Model for Interpreting Binary Azeotropes
Authors: Huang Jingsong , Ganesh Panchapakesan , Sumpter Bobby G. , Sholl David S. , Hong Kunlun
Published: December 2021

We put forth a simple and yet practical theoretical model generalized from Raoult’s law and Henry’s law and show that it can be reduced to these two laws under limiting conditions. The model entertains a hybrid parameter h_B with activity coefficient bundled into it, which smoothly bridges the p_B^* and K_B coefficients in Raoult’s law and Henry’s law. The value of h_B falls in the interval of [K_B, p_B^*] or [p_B^*, K_B] in the case of negative or positive deviation from Raoult’s law, respectively. We uncover an overlapping rule for the ranges of h_A and h_B, which binary mixtures must obey to form azeotropes. We also provide straightforward ways to analyze the characteristic mole fraction and pressure for azeotropes and to understand the relative positions of vapor composition curves with respect to the liquid counterparts. We rely heavily on experimental data available in the literature for representative binary mixtures with both negative and positive deviations from Raoult’s law to illustrate the algebraic derivations. The knowledge gained is useful in the analysis of experimental data from vaporliquid equilibrium measurements and possess pedagogical merit in various relevant fields.
The 2011 Bangkok Floods: Live Peacefully (Yoo Hai Yen), Live Harmoniously (Yoo Hai Pen Suk)
Authors:   , Inthasuwan Sasathorn
Published: December 2021

Thailand’s Bangkok has experienced rapid population growth and subsequent expansion over recent decades. It has resulted in an unintentional increase in vulnerability within rural-residential and metropolis areas. Flood prevention strategies, such as dams, irrigation canals, and flood detention basin, and Kaem Ling ‘Green belt Embankment’, have been slowly built and activated in response to this suburban catastrophe (Vanno). In recent years, King Rama IX of Thailand, initiated Kaem Ling’s, ‘Monkey’s Cheek’s’ project; a reference to the common parable of an intelligent monkey storing its food in its saggy cheeks rather than swallowing. This has allowed the Western and Eastern suburbs of Bangkok to function as waterways, diverting the destructive water paths away to protect the metropolis.  Beginning in July 2011, a significant rainfall from the highlands of Thailand flooded down to Bangkok. With affected areas lying less than 10 metres above mean sea level and some as low as 1.5 metres, some areas remained flooded until January 2012. By October, the inundated metropolitan Bangkok began to negatively impact on industries, such as computers and automotive. Both critical supply networks for other manufacturing operations outside of Thailand. This ‘vulnerability’ where the inter-connectedness of economies could mean the closing of factories and manufacturing assembly lines in one country because of a flooding disaster in another had not been recognised.   The 2011 Thailand’s flooding death tolls surpassed 815 deaths (with 3 missing), affected 13.6 million people and classed 65 of Thailand’s 77 provinces as flood disaster zones (Benfield, 2012). During the extreme environmental activity, decisions were made to close several district gates in last-ditch efforts for protecting the metropolitan areas. This caused many other peri-urban areas of Bangkok to flood. These suburban areas were intended to act as waterways to protect the metropolis, but instead became a reservoir. Nimitmai 40 Road, situated in Khlong Sam Wa district, was in the middle of the 2011 flooding zones became the locus and main area of interest in this research.  Several initial studies, of precedence and technical data, explored objectives of building resilience in response to flooding and community. This research further utilised field study surveys, interviews, and case studies, all of which provided a wealth of information and contextual material. They contributed to design propositions developed through a series of critical reflections.  This research aimed to build community resilience, encapsulating spiritual elements in cultural and psychosocial elements of suburban Thai community’s livelihood and to provide flood resilience through both non-technical and technical solutions. Final outcomes of the design iterations suggested a merging of Thai monastery and community centre as a spiritual anchor for the community’s resilience and strengthen my neighbourhood’s sense of place.
Cabin Fever: Exploring the Possibility of a Wilderness Experience
Authors:   , Inglis Brittany
Published: December 2021

New Zealand’s backcountry huts do not stimulate a meaningful connection between the occupant and their surrounding natural environment. Generic solutions provided by the Department of Conservation are dictated by a nostalgic frame of mind, rather than evolving from the intrinsic qualities of nature. This exploration is for those who seek to find and feel a sense of wilderness in our modern times. Despite our inherent desires to be amongst nature, our architecture does not facilitate our fascination. The intimate scale of interiors provides an insight that is detailed and intuitive, allowing for the emotive experience of the occupant to be the primary concern of the design intent. This thesis investigates the potential for a new wilderness experience by exploring and critiquing past and present backcountry huts. By focusing on the necessities needed for survival in a manner that dissolves the physical and mental barriers that these factors can implement, the outcome provides a vison for alternative habitation in the wild.
Adequate BIM level of detail for LCA energy simulation
Authors:   , Penn Philip
Published: December 2021

This research tested the new LCAQuick Residential, a computer-based analysis tool developed by BRANZ (available from www.branz.co.nz). This tool is designed to allow the ready preparation of a LCA at an early point in the design process for a residential house. The research problem was created by the infancy of the program and its unknown ability to produce results to support decision making to include Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for designers and developers seeking a more sustainable design outcome.  The method of testing was to take a real house design and model it using Autodesk Revit™ to create a virtual model. The virtual model was then used to input material quantities into LCAQuick Residential, which in turn generated a full set of Life-Cycle Energy (LCE) data. To test this approach, the data from a Quantity Surveyor (Schedule of Quantities) was also used as input to LCAQuick Residential, and the results compared. For this research on the energy component of LCA was examined – the LCE.  It was found that the material quantities generated by each of the approaches differed, and it was necessary to critically compare them to ensure material volumes, density and quantity were appropriately matched and entered into the tool. Considerable care was also required to ensure materials were correctly identified and allocated to the appropriate LCAQuick library material.
Under the surface: Textural analysis of complex, multi-component Vulcanian bombs produced during the hybrid effusive-explosive phase of the 2011-2012 Cordón Caulle eruption, Chile
Authors:   , Whattam Jack
Published: December 2021

The ascent, eruption, and deposition of volcanic pyroclasts is complex, but the resultant rocks have distinctive textural markers that indicate the unseen processes that were operating during a given eruption. These textures can be used to build a picture of the sequence of events and the eruptive environment. Vulcanian eruptions, short-lived, intermittent blasts interpreted as the clearing of a conduit plug, produce ballistic pyroclasts with textures that are directly correlated with the makeup of the plug material. A late phase of the recent eruption of Puyehue-Cordón Caulle (2011-2012, Southern Chile) produced a striking array of, colourful, and texturally diverse Vulcanian bombs. The eruption began on June 4th 2011 with Plinian to Sub-Plinian activity, transitioning to a phase of obsidian lava effusion on June 15th, and then to a hybrid effusive-explosive phase (vulcanian bomb ejection coeval with an effusive obsidian lava flow) in January 2012. Transitions from explosive to effusive activity are often described as singular, definitive, one-way events, at odds with the hybrid effusive-explosive activity seen at Puyehue-Cordón Caulle. Textures in these bombs indicate that the constituent melts have experienced several (possibly countless) episodes of fragmentation, sintering, densification, shearing, and vesiculation within a conduit-scale breccia pack, conceptually equivalent to a conduit-scale tuffisite vein. In all examined bombs, centimetre to micron scale clasts of basaltic-andesite (~SiO2 54-55 wt%) are found, with textures that indicate a magmatic origin. Although volumetrically minor, co-mingling of a hotter, mafic magmatic component has implications for the anomalously hot rhyolite, as well as the onset and longevity of the hybrid eruption phase. Textural and geochemical characteristics of bombs elucidate complex processes in the shallow conduit and vent, advancing the understanding of tuffisite veins and Vulcanian eruption dynamics, which are far from straightforward.
Ko e talanoa fekau’aki pea moe mo’ui kakato ‘o e mātu’a Tonga nofo Nu’usila
Authors:   , Mafi Siaosi
Published: December 2021

New Zealand’s older adult population is gradually increasing, in line with global increases in the number of older people. Pacific populations living in New Zealand currently have the least number of people aged 65 years and older in New Zealand (2.4% or 13,944 people), however; this is projected to increase in the next 20 years by 160%. After controlling for multiple health risks, socio-economic and demographic variables, ethnicity has been shown to have an independent role as a predictor of health and wellbeing. Research on the wellbeing of older Pacific peoples in New Zealand is limited, with none having been published that involves or relates to older Tongan people. Therefore, research exploring the perspectives and experiences of the psychosocial factors of wellbeing of older Pacific peoples in New Zealand is required.   This thesis describes the perspectives and experiences of nine older Tongan people from the Wellington region, and their consideration of what contributes to their wellbeing. The research aimed to describe wellbeing based on the participants’ own concepts of wellbeing, and also identify factors that either enabled or inhibited their wellbeing. A qualitative research design guided by Pacific models of the Talanoa methodology and the Kakala research framework was utilised. Talanoa were conducted with all participants, with the talanoa transcripts qualitatively analysed using content and thematic analysis.   The study found that wellbeing for older Tongan people is centred upon the quality of their mo’ui kakato (life in its entirety). It is multi-dimensional, interrelated and broader than just physical and mental health aspects. God was the overarching component, and their belief in God greatly influenced their views of wellbeing or their life as a whole. These findings will assist family members, churches, communities, health professionals and others to improve their practices and therefore support the improvement of older Pacific peoples’ wellbeing.   
Music therapy methods, strategies and techniques for engaging children in meaningful music therapy encounters in hospital play therapy settings
Authors:   , Muhammad Rizaini Farhana
Published: December 2021

This qualitative study examines a music therapy student’s practice on a paediatric ward in a general hospital in New Zealand. The study arose after I experienced challenges engaging and interacting with patients in a hospital play therapy setting, where patients stay was short-term. The research identified the music therapy methods, techniques and strategies I used to initiate and sustain musical interaction with them. Findings were generated from secondary analysis of two months’ worth of clinical documentation and reflection. Both inductive and deductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the clinical data and reflection. The literature on paediatric music therapy, musical play and play therapy were reviewed. Findings are presented in two parts. The first section highlights the predominant music therapy methods I used: range of instruments, singing, use of props, listening, use of discussion and musical games; and the overlaps of strategies and techniques within. The second section identifies four main categories of music therapy goals to illustrate the unique and subtle differences of music therapy methods, strategies and techniques in relation to the goals. Subsequently, in the discussion section, findings are considered in the light of the literature, and limitations of the research are addressed.
Climate Justice: Balancing The Right To Develop And The Norm Of Sustainability
Authors:   , Jayasuriya Ushana
Published: December 2021

Climate change presents a global problem that requires collective action. Distributing obligations in relation to this has proven problematic, especially in light of the divide between wealthy and developed states compared to poor and developing states. The norm of sustainability requires states to continue to protect and promote sustainable actions. This comes into direct conflict with the right to develop when considering how to mitigate climate change. The right to develop requires the use of limited resources now, whereas the norm of sustainability argues that these resources must be protected for both environmental protection and intergenerational justice. Intragenerational justice requires us to consider whether actions that protect the future may be causing greater injustice within the present generation. In this thesis, I discuss the important potential distribution principles, with considerations of historic responsibility, uncertainty, and the ability to pay principles. I then use this foundation to explore how a right to develop can fit within the balance of intergenerational and intragenerational justice. I also include the context of non-ideal theory as a means of making the discussion more relevant to the real-world situation we find ourselves in, with the partial and non-compliance of many states. I conclude that, within the context of non-ideal theory, there is a right to develop but currently it ought to be limited to a basic needs threshold if we wish to justly distribute obligations between and across generations.
Thread: Managing context in project environments
Authors:   , Lu Flora
Published: December 2021

Creative design agencies are unique organisations as various disciplines and priorities combine to deliver solutions in often complex client problems. A suite of software platforms is used in the day-to-day operations of project-based organisations, however there still appears to be a disconnect between communication and shared understanding. While the market for project management software is saturated, a need exists for a complementary platform that can help encourage shared understanding throughout the client project lifecycle.  This project aims to explore issues of boundary spanning, project knowledge management, and communication with DNA Design serving as a project partner. In this exploratory research process, a qualitative research approach revealed several issues revolving around inadequate handover processes, low work self-efficacy, and a lack of alignment between priorities.  The core finding of this project found that while practitioners do communicate throughout the project lifecycle, there is no one best fit for all project members and despite the high levels of communication, many practitioners feel they lack the necessary information and understanding in a client project. From this core finding, the product development strategy pivoted. Instead of developing and implementing a knowledge repository, it could be more beneficial for DNA and other project-based organisations to consider strategies and technologies to actively manage expectations and understanding within a client project.  The proposed solution, Thread, aims to track each project team members’ attitudes at a regular interval to map the stage of the project lifecycle and provide DNA a bird’s-eye view of the user experience of project team members to allow for active project management during the project lifecycle and a quantifiable post-project review process.  It is hoped the recommendations and proposed solution can be scaled to other project- environment organisations as the challenges of knowledge sharing and communication are felt heavily in multi-disciplinary teams and organisations. As the future of organisations are moving towards specialised knowledge workers, it is increasingly important that staff are aware of the context of the project to be empowered and productive.
The Assemblage of Power: The Role of The State in Minimum Wage Policy in Indonesia
Authors:   , Adiningtyas Wahyu
Published: December 2021

The minimum wage is an essential issue for workers in Indonesia. Employers still apply the minimum wage to all workers, regardless of their experience. Further, the calculation of the minimum wage is still based on an estimate for single workers. This calculation can mean that a worker is unable to meet the daily needs of their dependent family. Workers in Indonesia are trapped in debt and poverty. The minimum wage in Indonesia is intended as a safety net to prevent workers from falling into poverty, with workers’ welfare the responsibility of the state.  This study aims to examine the role of the state in determining the minimum wage policy. The outcomes of this process cannot be separated from the strength of workers and employers to communicate their interests. As a semi-peripheral country within the international division of labour, the minimum wage policy in Indonesia is influenced by the interests of international capital. This qualitative study uses the capitalist state theories of Miliband, Poulantzas, and Jessop to examine the role of the state and worker-employer relations, and the influence of the international market on determining minimum wage policy in Indonesia -with world-systems analysis also drawn on to investigate the international market context.  Overall, this study proves that wage rates are the result of the struggle of the agency, i.e. workers, employers, and government personnel through various institutions, regulatory products and laws. The various regulations and institutions of the state ensure that the struggle between these interest groups takes place in a way that does not endanger capitalism as the prevailing economic and political system. For workers, the struggle for increased wages occurs at two levels. Firstly through tripartite institutions -Institutions where workers, employers and government representatives negotiate wages and other industrial relations issues- and laws that are created by the state to limit struggles around the wage rate. Secondly, through a larger, democratic space in strikes or demonstrations are staged. Employers mostly pursue their interests through parliamentary, tripartite institutions and through occupying prominent positions in government structures. International markets affect the determining of wage policy through the actions of international and regional institutions that provide access to overseas debt, and who stipulate the conditions to be followed by the Indonesian government in receipt of this debt.
Exploring Understandings of Different Decommissioning Options for Offshore Oil and Gas Structures in the South Taranaki Bight of New Zealand
Authors:   , Lau Carmen
Published: December 2021

The majority of the world’s offshore oil and gas structures will need to be decommissioned in upcoming decades as they near the end of their production phase. Once decommissioned, there are three main options available for the now-obsolete structures: complete removal, partial removal, and re-use. Since New Zealand has yet to decommission any offshore structures, there are no past examples or legislative precedent to guide the process. International case studies indicate that social acceptance is crucial to the successful implementation of these projects, so the aim of this thesis was to examine perceptions of different decommissioning options for offshore oil and gas structures in the South Taranaki Bight of New Zealand. Grounded in agenda-setting theory, Study 1 examined the prominence and portrayal of offshore decommissioning in the media. We found an exceedingly low coverage (N = 13) which indicates that the public are likely unaware of the issue. Within the limited sample, the themes 'disregarding decommissioning' and 'addressing decommissioning' were identified which, when combined, suggest that New Zealand is in the pre-planning stage of decommissioning and has yet to explore the options available. Using a postal survey (N = 154), Study 2 measured how the Taranaki community currently understood different decommissioning options, and explored whether and which familiarity variables, psychological constructs, and demographic variables could predict support for different options. The results confirmed a lack of knowledge and awareness (but high levels of interest) among the sample and revealed heterogeneity in which option was supported. Moreover, path analyses showed that awareness, knowledge, age, individualist worldviews, and egalitarian worldviews were significantly associated with support for different options. As will be discussed, these findings have significant implications for communication, engagement, and policy-making in both New Zealand and the international context.
A House That Grows On The Inside
Authors:   , Lane Amy
Published: December 2021

With house prices rising so rapidly, many New Zealand families find the stretch to homeownership beyond them. It is now customary to hear of people unable to purchase a property for their needs, in relation to the size of the house, its location or both and the idea of homeownership is fast becoming a pipeline dream for most people. With large upfront costs and large mortgage repayments, the cost of purchasing or building a house is unaffordable for a growing number of the population (Aravena & Lacobelli, 2012; Michael Bassett, 2013). Affordability is a broad notion but in essence, this research portfolio addresses it as the concern for accessibility of New Zealanders to put a roof over their heads. The crux of this issue is the relatively high cost to purchase a place to call home, making housing a commodity to enrich a few. An alternative solution to building and financing a home is needed.  This research portfolio questions how flexible design and incremental construction approaches can be applied to a range of sites typical to the New Zealand context, providing an alternative housing solution that addresses housing affordability. This alternative housing solution demonstrates flexible design and incremental construction tactics derived from the comparative and critical analysis of literature and precedence. These tactics are demonstrated through the design of four typologies that accommodate the users changing needs and financial circumstances. Housing affordability has been addressed by the consideration of these flexible design and incremental construction tactics to allow for incremental investment. As the users, financial circumstances increase or change, the design and construction of their dwelling allows them to make changes easily. This reduces the need for major construction work in order to change the layout and use and it easily allows for the opportunity to expand when the money becomes available. It also averts the necessity to move which in the current property market is costly in terms of finances and time.  To address the aims of this research portfolio, this alternative housing solution inverts the typical process of building and financing a home. It responds effortlessly to the occupant’s requirements, however varied. Incorporating flexible design and incremental construction tactics allows for incremental change and incremental investment over the lifetime of the building. At times when a lack of supply has resulted in rampant price increases, we need to question why, would one build a house that takes a great amount of time, money and effort to construct but so quickly becomes redundant? A dwelling, therefore, shouldn’t be a product. A dwelling should be an ongoing process.
The Use of Improvisation in a Student’s Music Therapy Practice with Older Adults in a Residential Setting
Authors:   , Stothart Luke
Published: December 2021

As shown in the research literature, improvisation is a less common approach to music therapy practice than the use of familiar songs or group singing when working with elderly people in residential settings. This research explores the ways in which improvisation in music therapy could benefit elderly participants in a residential setting. A secondary analytic process was conducted involving a careful analysis of existing clinical data by the student music therapy researcher. Data was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings consisted of three core themes which captured the ways in which improvisation was included in music therapy sessions: these were improvisational approaches described as anchoring, reflecting and dialogue. These core themes were strongly influenced by writings on improvisation method by the late Tony Wigram. Results showed improvisation has potential in its use among older adults in a residential facility. Conclusions could be used to help other elderly residential facilities that are willing to implement similar models of practice.