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Bold Approach in Finite Element Simulation on Minimum Quantity Lubrication Effect during Machining
Authors: Rosli Ainur Munira , Jamaludin Ahmad Shahir , Mohd Razali Mohd Nizar , Akira Hosokawa , Furumoto Tatsuaki , Osman Mohd Shahril
Published: May 2022

Application of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) in cutting process is becoming widespread, whereas manufacturers had gradually turns to the utilization of dry and semi dry cutting during the machining process. Compared to the conventional wet cutting method, utilization of MQL can be considered as parameter sensitive, whereas only a very small amount of cutting fluid is utilized during the process to cater similar or better performance as conventional wet cutting. Thus, it is necessary to understand precisely the characteristic of MQL applied cutting process, where behavior of tool-work/chip interface need to be observed sufficiently, due to its relationship with the cutting performance such as cutting force, cutting temperature, chip morphology, and surface finish. In this paper, bold approach of Finite Element Method (FEM) modelling is proposed in simulating the characteristic of the MQL in machining process. Two interrelated FEM analytical models are designed and executed using the application package software DEFORM™-3D. As a validation, orthogonal cutting tests of medium steel JIS S45C is executed with the TiCN-coated cermet tool in order to evaluate the involved parameter during the application of Minimum Quantity Lubrication in parallel. During the application of MQL in the orthogonal cutting process, three significant variables are observable, which are cutting force, chip thickness and contact length. In this paper, comparison of appearance friction and FEM input friction is done, where it is found that both parameter is related but not similar. Additionally, it is proven that FEM is capable in assessing MQL characteristic with a good degree of accuracy through FEM input friction and chip morphology modelling, thus it is easier to distinguish between contact condition and environmental condition through the proposed FEM validation process.
Malaysian Road Traffic Crash Data: Where Do We Stand Now
Authors: Jamaludin Ahmad Shahir , Zainal Abidin Ahmad Noor Syukri , Roslan Azzuhana , Shahril Roziana , Hakimi Azmi Arief , Abdullah Nur Aini Safiah , Mohd Jawi Zulhaidi , Abu Kassim Khairil Anwar
Published: May 2022

Statistically around the world, the number of people killed on the roads are approximately 1.3 million. A road traffic crash is not only a global pandemic that kills more than a million people per year but has also become a major public health concern in most countries, including Malaysia. With consistent standardized collection and management of data, these data will provide beneficial and accurate insight for trends monitoring future time series prediction and ultimately, reliable review of currently implemented programmes. In Malaysia, the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) involves primarily of collecting road crash data, along with the routine traffic management and enforcement activities. To complement that, Malaysia is amongst the very few countries in ASEAN which possess its own research-based road crash investigations. This is as the effort in evidence-based approach to tackle road safety issues. Inputs from the in-depth research-based investigation are reported to policymakers and relevant authorities/industries which significantly assist in the development of safety countermeasures. To manage the data is a challenging task especially when it involves multiple agencies with different focuses, requirements and countless bureaucracies. Nevertheless, future understanding and potential efforts in consolidating these data pools will further enhance the national crash database as well as open new dimensions of the Malaysian crash database.
The impact of injection mold’s gate modification on the quality of PC/ABS blend using CAE simulation
Authors: Hentati Fatma , Masmoudi Neila
Published: May 2022

PC/ABS blend is widely used in producing the automotive components due to its thermal and mechanical properties. However, variations in the process condition can have an effect on its properties. Finding the optimal injection process parameters plays a very important role in controlling the quality and the mechanical properties of the molded parts. A material temperature of 260 °C, an injection pressure of 50 bar, a holding time of 8 s and a mold temperature of 60 °C are the optimal combination parameters yielded a better shear stress and no injection defects. These results were found in our previous work and confirmed using the Taguchi method and SolidWorks Plastics. Moreover, factors affecting on the part’s quality can be essentially the injection parameters or the mold cavity. This paper presents a simple way to investigate the impact of a modification in the mold’s gate size system on injected PC/ABS parts’ quality. Optimal parameters are tested via SolidWorks simulation to explore the defects occurring following this modification. This study outcomes show some defects with the new mold’s gate size like weld lines and the residual stresses, also a high inlet pressure achieved compared to the actual mold’s gate.
Completion of Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem (CVRP) and Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows (CVRPTW) Using Bee Algorithm Approach to Optimize Waste Picking Transportation Problem
Authors: Natalia C. , Triyanti V. , Setiawan G. , Haryanto M.
Published: May 2022

Bee Algorithm (BA) is an algorithm that adapts the way of life of bees and their intelligence in finding food sources. This research is a combination of two projects that both use BA as the completion algorithm. BA is applied to solve CVRP and CVRPTW problems, both aim to provide effective and efficient advice solutions related to waste transportation routes of the upcoming ITF Sunter project. Using CVRP approach, the capacity of the waste transported will not exceed the capacity of the waste transport vehicle owned. Meanwhile, using CVRPTW approach, the route formed also considers the travel time and the results are divided into applicable transportation shifts which called as the time window. Both methods then were used to minimize the distance that occured when vehicle goes shipping and visiting each points of the routing problem. The optimum route is decided using the Bee Algorithm. The analysis shows that the traveling times and distances are less that the current method used, compared to the current method used by the government. The result proves that the BA is potential approach to select the optimum routes of the waste transportation.
Medication-related burden from the perspective of the elderly
Authors: Alqallaf Sayed Mahmood , Mattar Layan , Ghuloom Kawther , Alabbad Kawther , Alshaikh Fatema , Alhaddad Mustafa
Published: May 2022

Living with extensive polypharmacy among the elderly population affects their quality of lives and medication compliance. The UK-developed (LMQ-3) which is a valid instrument designed to quantify medicine burden.

The objectives of this study were to quantify medicines burden among community-dwelling elderly, describe the numbers and types of drugs used, and identify the risk factors that might need to be addressed.

The descriptive cross-sectional study is designed to interview 500 Bahraini over 65 years of age using LMQ-3 questionnaire. Sample size was determined by Sloven’s formula. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and medication consumption patterns were collected then LMQ-3 and domains scores were compared by patient characteristics using descriptive statistics and statistical tests.

Results found a wide range of burden among participants in Bahrain; ranging from moderate burden in almost a third of participants to high burden over two- thirds of participants. Burden was mainly driven by concerns about medicines, interferences of medicines with daily life and side effects. Higher LMQ-3 scores were associated with those who were employed, technical, aged ≥75 years, using ≥9 medicines, or using medicines four times a day. Anti-diabetics were the most prescribed medicines for the elderly.

In conclusion, over two- thirds of participants experienced high burden. Being employed, technical, aged ≥75 years, using ≥9 medicines, or using medicines 4 times a day had the highest burden. These groups should become the main target for practitioners and pharmacists. Future studies should document potential herb-drug interactions among the elderly.
A patient with porocarcinoma of the lower extremity and lung metastasis: a rare case report
Authors: Zein Ahmad Fariz Malvi Zamzam , Luthfi Mohamad , Putro Widyatmiko Arifin , Nurbaiti Nurbaiti
Published: May 2022

Background. Porocarcinoma is a rare cancer of the developing sweat glands. It often occurs in older adults and frequently affects the head, neck, and extremities. We report a rare case of metastatic porocarcinoma with intriguing approach of the diagnosis and management due to limited resource setting. Case Report. A 60-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with nodules on the left foot with no palpable lymph node. A chest radiograph revealed multiple coin lesions and histopathological findings were suggestive for porocarcinoma. We assessed the case as a metastatic porocarcinoma in a patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Surgery was performed in the initial phase of treatment, consisting of below-knee amputation. The patient refused the planned chemotherapy in the referral hospital and then underwent other modalities of palliative care. He passed away eleven months after the initial diagnosis. Conclusions. Metastatic porocarcinoma is a rare oncological case with a challenging approach of the diagnosis and management. High awareness of clinical clues in rare cancer is needed for early diagnosis and prompt treatment, especially in limited resource settings.
Role of Lipoprotein(a) in Cardiovascular Disease: A Review of Clinical Practice
Authors: Minami Yoshiyasu , Kinoshita Daisuke , Muramatsu Yusuke , Nagata Takako , Ako Junya
Published: May 2022

The association between elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease has been demonstrated. Although the impact of Lp(a) plasma level on the onset of disease depends on the type of disease and the patient’s comorbidities, an Lp(a) plasma level >1.29 mmol/l (50 mg/dl) has been proposed as a practical cut-off. Approximately 10% of the general Asian population may have Lp(a) >1.29 mmol/l, as do 15–30% of the global population. An alternative cut-off for Asian populations may be 0.78 mmol/l (30 mg/dl). Measurements may have to be considered at least once in each adult’s lifetime, particularly for people with a family or personal history of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Although plasma level is mostly consistent throughout life, some therapies, such as proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors and antisense oligonucleotides, may reduce the Lp(a) plasma level.
Problematic use of digital media in children and adolescents with a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder compared to controls. A meta-analysis
Authors: Werling Anna Maria , Kuzhippallil Sajiv , Emery Sophie , Walitza Susanne , Drechsler Renate
Published: May 2022

Objective

Problematic use of digital media and problematic use of the internet (PUI) in particular are growing problems in the general population. Moreover, studies have shown links between PUI and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This meta-analysis investigated whether children and adolescents with ADHD are more often affected by PUI compared to control groups.

Method

Multiple databases (EBSCOhost, Pubmed) were reviewed. Studies were eligible if individuals (aged 6–18 years) were diagnosed with ADHD, assessed on PUI-related measures, and compared to non-clinical or/and clinical controls without a diagnosis of ADHD. Out of 3,859 identified studies, 14 studies assessing 2,488 participants met all inclusion criteria. Four meta-analyses examining time-based and scale-based measures, different informants and non-clinical vs. clinical controls using random-effects models were performed. Funnel plots were used to investigate publication bias.

Results

The analyses revealed significantly more severe PUI in individuals with ADHD compared to controls, both when PUI was assessed via rating scale (scaled-based) and via units for time (time-based measures). Different informants (self- vs. parent-rating) had no impact on results. Differences in PUI between groups with ADHD and non-clinical controls were significant, whereas differences between ADHD and clinical controls were not. Due to the high heterogeneity observed and the small sample sizes, these latter findings should be interpreted cautiously.

Conclusion

Children and adolescents with ADHD show more severe PUI compared to non-clinical controls without ADHD. However, the small number of studies does not allow for a systematic comparison between ADHD and groups with other psychopathologies.
OVERREACTION AND UNDERREACTION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN STOCK MARKET AND ITS IMPLICATIONS
Authors:   The IIE Vega School, South Africa, Enow Samuel Tabot
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to investigate overreaction and underreaction from the six main sectors in the Johannesburg stock exchange due to the significant impact of Covid-19 on economic activities and financial markets globally. Using a Threshold GARCH model, the findings revealed the presence of overreaction mostly in the healthcare, industrial and telecom sector. However, very few stocks in the banking and tech portrayed overreaction while none of the stocks in the consumer goods sector revealed the presence of overreaction or underreaction because the coefficient of the leverage term was statistically insignificant. From these findings, there is a high risk of investing in healthcare, industrial and telecom stocks, which is not compensated by additional returns. Investors can minimize risk in this sectors by adding healthcare, industrial and telecom stocks in a well- diversified portfolio and assigning a risk coefficient to their pricing. This study adds to the body of knowledge on market anomalies by looking at overreaction and underreaction during the coivid-19 pandemic, which is an important concept in behavioral finance. This study is significant to market participants that are willing to trade on the Johannesburg stock exchange as it provides valuable insights on behavioral pattern and anomalies.
USING PATENT DRAWINGS OF INVENTION PUBLICATIONS TO DIFFERENTIATE STOCK RETURN RATE - AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON CHINA STOCK MARKET
Authors:   National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Tsai Hong-Wen , Che Hui-Chung ,   Shenzhen TekGlory Intellectual Property Data Technologies, Ltd., China, Bai Bo ,   Shenzhen TekGlory Intellectual Property Data Technologies, China
Published: May 2022

Patent is an important outcome of technological innovation, which drove economic growth. Though patent claim always caught attention when considering patentability, it had to be supported by the drawings according to the patent examination criteria. However, patent drawing was seldom discussed. More than 60% of China listed companies of RMB common stocks (A-shares) from 2017Q1 to 2021Q4 were selected as effective samples based on the company integrated database. The effect of China invention publication’s patent drawing count for differentiating China A-share’s stock return rate was thoroughly discussed via analysis of variation (ANOVA). The average drawing count and the total drawing count of invention publications significantly increased over previous five years even under the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the total drawing count was found to be an appropriate patent indicator for differentiating A-share’s stock return rate whereas the average drawing count was not because the average drawing count did not show significant connection with the stock return rate. The Ashares in the group of the highest total drawing counts showed significantly higher stock return rate mean while the A-shares in the groups of lower total drawing counts showed significantly lower stock return rate means in most quarters from 2017Q1 to 2021Q4. The finding also proved that the patent quantity still mattered in China stock market.
COINTEGRATION OF EQUITY MARKETS IN THREE COUNTRY GROUPS OF OECD COUNTRIES
Authors:   Fort Hays State University, USA, Toulaboe Dosse
Published: May 2022

This paper investigates the stock market integration in North America, the Eurozone, and other OECD countries. The main questions addressed include whether the stock markets in each of the three country groups are cointegrated and whether the relationships are stable over time. The linkages are modeled using different statistical tools, including correlation, cointegration, vector-error correction, and Granger causality tests. The results show that the correlation coefficients are noticeably higher for the two country groups that are members of a trade or currency zone (NAFTA and the Eurozone) compared to the other OECD countries. Considering full samples, the results from the cointegration tests point to no cointegration for NAFTA markets, while they are mixed in the case of the other two country groups. After controlling for structural breaks by estimating the models for different sub-periods, the verdicts from the two cointegration tests were unanimous as the results unveil evidence of cointegration in each sub-periods for each of the three country groups. The results support the hypothesis that financial markets in the OECD countries are cointegrated. They also confirm the existence of structural breaks, the dynamic nature of the long-run integration of equity markets, and the argument that markets exhibit time‐varying long-run interdependence.
An Investigation-Based Optimization Framework of Thermal Comfort Analysis in Underground Enclosed Spaces Affected by Multiple Parameters for Energy Performance in Tropics
Authors:   School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia, Bahdad Ali Ahmed Salem ,   Department of Architectural Engineering & Environmental Planning, College of Engineering and Petroleum, Hadhramout University, Mukalla, Yemen, Fadzil Sharifah Fairuz Syed ,   School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
Published: May 2022

Optimization becomes more valuable when the optimal variables decision can consider sensitivity analysis. To get optimum results quickly, this study established a synthetic sensitivity analysis and multi-objective optimization approach, which is combined with an energy simulation framework characterized by parallel processing. To discover the final optimal solutions, the optimization procedures were carried out under two scenarios. To investigate the impact of each design variable on the optimization goals in order to select the variables with the greatest impact for inclusion in the final optimization, a sensitivity analysis was carried out. In the first scenario, the link between design variables and objective functions is thoroughly examined, and the ultimate impacts of optimum design variables are examined. The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of thermal envelopes on energy performance for subterranean enclosed spaces in Malaysia's tropics, to determine the best design parameter values for enclosed underground spaces and to introduce suitable variables for thermal comfort and energy performance. The optimization results confirm that while considering two objective functions of thermal and energy performance by using different optimization parameters design that as one of the objectives decreases, the other objective increases. The final optimal solutions showed that, it is possible to decrease the cooling energy for underground spaces, by up to 58.33% of total hours of the year, respectively, while maintaining occupants’ thermal comfort in the acceptable range, by up to 26.84%.
Тестування програми PID Tuner MATLAB
Authors: Левінський М. В. , Левінський В. М.
Published: May 2022

Актуальність. Налаштування ефективних параметрів регулятора як при моделюванні САР, так і на реальному об’єкті, залишається актуальною задачею при побудові систем регулювання, зважаючи на суперечливі вимоги у забезпечені високої динамічної точності стабілізації регульованої змінної і стійкості системи. Ця задача потребує крім знань  теорії автоматичного керування, також і навиків застосування сучасних пакетів програм MATLAB, що забезпечують аналіз і синтез систем керування.
Мета. Провести тестування програми PID Tuner у визначенні параметрів регулятора нелінійної САР при різних значеннях запізнення в каналі регулювання.
Метод. В якості методу дослідження обрано моделювання САР в середовищі Simulink.
Результати. Наведено експериментальні дані, які характеризують роботоспроможність програми PID Tuner в умовах зміни часу запізнення в об’єкті керування.
Висновки. Програма  PID Tuner може бути рекомендована для підготовки спеціалістів з автоматизації виробничих процесів в отриманні навичок з налаштування параметрів регулятора САР.
Розробка географічної інформаційної системи моніторингу сейсмоактивності будівельних споруд. Теоретична частина
Authors: Попков Д. М.
Published: May 2022

Наукове дослідження полягає в підвищенні ефективності моніторингу та аналізу сейсмічної активності багатоповерхових будинків, завдяки автоматизації даного процесу. Система, яка проєктується складається з бази даних та веб-додатку, що в сукупності дозволяють досягнути поставленої мети. Отримані результати можуть бути використанні інженерами-сейсмологами під час будівництва та експлуатації багатоповерхових будинків. Данна робота є першою частиною результатів дослідження, а саме теоретичним підґрунтям. У роботі розглянуто, не лише методологію розробки географічної інформаційної системи моніторингу сейсмоактивності будівельних споруд, а й закцентовно увагу на історичних районах. Історичні райони дуже вразливі до природних небезпек, включаючи землетруси, які можуть завдати серйозної шкоди, якщо не повного руйнування. У роботі пропонуються методи, які можуть бути реалізовані через географічну інформаційну систему для оцінки фізичних пошкоджень, спричинених землетрусом, та результатів впливу на функції та моніторингу їх стійкості. Переходячи до постійного моніторингу стійкості, пропонується метод оцінки, заснований на індексах, щоб кількісно визначити, як функції HA відновлюються з часом. З метою прискорення використання географічної інформаційної системи (ГІС) у галузі досліджень інженерних землетрусів ефективність ГІС демонструється за допомогою оригінально розроблених систем і додатків. Таку складну проблему, як запобігання землетрусу, можна вирішити шляхом накопичення та синтезу знань і даних у візуалізованому інтерактивному середовищі ГІС. Спочатку проведено об'єктно-орієнтований аналіз технічної задачі землетрусу та викреслено сутність проблеми за допомогою методики об'єктно-орієнтованого моделювання. На основі цього аналізу концептуальний проект загальної системи був уніфікований таким чином, що в кожну систему вбудована спільна структура методу та даних.
TODAY’S CHALLENGES, WHICH INFLUENCE THE TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE QUALIFICATION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Training Institute of the State Employment Service of Ukraine, Kachan Yana
Published: May 2022

The article deals with the problem of qualification advancement of civil servants in Ukraine. The article reveals the problems connected with qualification advancement of the employees of the state authorities. The article outlines the main directions of formation of the current effective system of professional development of civil servants. It was found that the mechanisms of the system of vocational training, which are used in foreign countries, mainly do not vary from the domestic tools of professional development (e.g., workplace training, on-the-job training (lectures, seminars, workshops, interdepartmental trainings), group training, distance learning), but their application in practice has certain peculiarities. Reform requires a high level of qualification and professional uniformity of the management apparatus, which will enable to provide a professional basis for the constitutional uniformity of the system of power, as well as the transition (vertical, horizontal, interdepartmental, etc.) of public servants. The establishment of systemic and innovative thinking of public servants is considered to be a new challenge of today’s realities. It should be noted that “professionalism of a public servant is intended to ensure the proper performance of duties, stability of public service, the ability to solve complex problems and the ability and readiness to improve their qualification. The main criteria of professionalism of a public servant can include: Availability of high education; competence (knowledge, skills and abilities) in performance of duties; availability of practical work experience; discipline, responsibility; accurate adherence to the law; political neutrality; organizational, managerial skills, initiative, creativity; ability and inclination to work in the service career; social protection, as well as psychological, moral and ethical qualities”. At the same time, the character and nature of performance of duties by public servants require them to have not only basic organizational and managerial skills, competence and initiative in fulfilling the assigned tasks, but also high human qualities: orderliness, self-control, modesty and self-criticism, sense of responsibility for the entrusted task, concern for state and public interests. Professionalism is the main qualitative category of a public servant, which determines the efficiency of work and his career.
НАЦІОНАЛЬНІ МЕНШИНИ У ПОЛІЕТНІЧНОМУ СУСПІЛЬСТВІ: ЛЮБЛЯНСЬКІ РЕКОМЕНДАЦІЇ ОБСЄ
Authors:   Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Bondar Volodymyr
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to the research of legal base of the European Union, particularly guidelines by the OSCE High Commissioners on National Minorities. On the issue regarding the development of the major aspects of the life of national minorities related to their self-identificati on. There in the study the structural-functional and analytical scientific methods been implemented. The OSCE Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Divers Societies (2012) is as the subject of the study in general, with directions of integration of national minorities in a polytechnics society, in particular. The novelty of the article is to reveal the subject of research though the coverage of the theoretical foundations of the integration model of public policy, the phenomenon of acculturation. The aim is to consider the principles and provisions of the OSCE Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Divers Societies as per the integration of diverse societies; to identify an areas of public policy, which in this document is the main emphasis; to clarify the provisions of the Guidelines aimed at regulating the development of a language of national minorities through the field of education, provision’s specific features. The peculiarities of the formation of the public sphere in Ukraine as the single ethnic country identified. The position and scientific vision of some domestic researchers on the prospects of further development of ethnic component highlighted. Briefly described the basic principles of the theory of acculturation and their differences. Assumptions been made regarding further implementation by the State the integration model of during the regulation and introducing the public policy in Ukraine. Conclusion been drawn on the promising areas of implementation the OSCE Ljubljana Guidelines on Integration of Divers Societies in Ukraine, taking into the account the peculiarities of the transit stage of the society.
ECONOMIC OFFENSE AS A GROUND FOR COMPENSATION FOR NON-PECUNIARY DAMAGE TO BUSINESS ENTITIES
Authors:   National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Oliinyk Liliia
Published: May 2022

In this research, which is proposed for the consideration of the scientific community, the author analyzes the essence of the concept of “economic offense”, studies, and summarizes scientific approaches to grounds for economic liability. A separate section of the research is the issue of understanding the essence of the economic offense as a ground for compensation for non-pecuniary damage to business entities. Based on the study and analysis of theoretical research on relevant issues, the author argues that universal characteristics of an economic offence are elements of its composition, and the sufficient ground for liability for non-pecuniary damage to business entities is the economic offense. At the same time, all other grounds for economic liability, which are distinguished by some scholars as independent grounds, incl. law ground, economic legal personality, and certain aspects (or conditions) of economic offense, are not separate grounds but comprise the economic offense’s composition. In addition, the author identifies and studies the elements of the economic offense’s composition as a ground for compensation for non-pecuniary damage to business entities. It is established that they are the object, the objective element, the subject, the subjective aspect. Thus, the research findings allow concluding that the economic offense may have a full or reduced composition, depending on the legal requirements for a particular element of the offense. Moreover, the most controversial issues concerning economic offenses, including the subjective aspect of the economic offense or the guilt of the business entity, are highlighted as ones which require further detailed scientific research.
ВАЖЛИВІСТЬ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТІ РОЗВІДКИ І ТАЄМНОЇ ДИПЛОМАТІЇ В УРЯДУВАННІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors:   National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, Havryliuk Viktor
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to secret diplomacy and intelligence in the context of Ukraine and its strategic partners. Topics are cross-sectoral and relate to political science, public administration and administration. The urgency is due to the fact that competent intelligence and secret diplomacy improve the quality of public administration and governance, which contributes to achieving the expected results in the field of security and defense. In conditions of armed aggression by the RF this is extremely important. Some weaknesses in the process of diplomatic relations with strategic partners, in the relations of the state leadership and intelligence at the present stage of Ukraine’s statehood have been identified. Options for increasing competence and cooperation are substantiated. For the first time at the level of the degree seeker, examples of incompetence in the relations between the state leadership and representatives of the intelligence services were summarized on the basis of the basic principle of the US Army “after action review”. It is proposed to expand the Normandy format of negotiations, involving the United States and Great Britain, with which Ukraine has secret diplomatic relations. The information provided in the article is not a state secret. But the author’s judgments concern the non-public side of government and international relations.
ISSUES RELATED TO THE TERRITORIAL LOCATION OF THE MAIN EVENTS OF THE BATTLE OF ZHOVTI VODY IN 1648
Authors:   Independent Scholar, Soldatenko Halina
Published: May 2022

The issue of determining the location of the main events of the Battle of Zhovti Vody in 1648 is considered. The Battle of Zhovti Vody, which changed the course of history not only in Ukraine and Poland but also in other European countries, is still poorly studied. There is no definitive answer to some key questions, such as the location of the « Urochishche Zhovti Vody», the place where the registered Cossacks joined Bohdan Khmelnitsky. Based on the analysis of sources and cartographic information, as well as a personal study of the area, the author draws conclusions about the location of the besieged Polish camp, the location of Kamenny Zaton. The author draws attention for the first time to special marks on one of the versions of the General Map of Ukraine by Guillaume Levasseur de Beauplan published by Willem Hondius in 1648, related to the Battle of Zhovti Vody. The study used a comparative analysis of historical maps and critical analysis of sources, regardless of the influence and authority of the authors. Identification and analysis of contradictions in the available empirical material led to the search for effective ways to eliminate them. As a result of the research, it became possible for the first time to locate the places of the main events of the beginning of the national liberation struggles of the Ukrainian people in the middle of the 17th century.
Online Instruction in Spanish Higher Education. A Study Conducted at the Faculty of Education of the University of Córdoba (Spain)
Authors:   University of Cordoba, Marín-Díaz Verónica
Published: May 2022

The arrival of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) has brought about intense methodological restructuring in the participating countries. These changes, along with the development of ICT, are reshaping the Higher Education system. The emergence of advanced technological tools like the Moodle platform has altered the teaching-learning process at every educational cycle. This paper springs from the work undertaken as part of the ongoing project for Educational Excellence in collaboration with three Andalusia universities: Seville, Cadiz and Huelva. The study was entitled Tele-education Platforms for Virtual Instruction. Since work at the University of Huelva has taken into consideration the students at some point, and the University of Córdoba lacks research on this area, we decided to examine the role of the student at the University of Cordoba as side-work to the original project. To this purpose, we designed an instrument to determine the students’ rate of use, level of satisfaction and level of knowledge of the Moodle platform. Thus, with this paper we would like to emphasize the relevance of students as key elements in the education system, as recipients of the teaching process.
Music Objectives Planning in Prevailing Psychomotor Domain
Authors:   University of Ljubljana, Sicherl-Kafol Barbara , Denac Olga ,   University of Ljubljana, Denac Jerneja ,   University of Ljubljana, Zalar Konstanca ,   University of Ljubljana
Published: May 2022

The paper presents the results of a study in which we analysed planning of musical objectives in the psychomotor domain prepared by 372 Slovenian general education teachers. The research results showed high share of objectives pertaining to the taxonomy category of speech behaviours, which was followed by the categories of gross bodily movements, finely coordinated movements and non-verbal communication. The above facts confirm that music objectives can be classified in the prevailing psychomotor domain and show the utilization of a chosen taxonomy model. The research results also indicate that Slovenian general education teachers are aware of the need for active approaches to music teaching although they pay less attention to music objectives planning in the category of non-verbal communication which exceeds the mere use of words and represents the basis for contemporary approach of music teaching through musical doing and making.
The Effect of the Environment Education Program Prepared for 6-Year-Old Children on the Environmental Consciousness of Children
Authors:   Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Kiziltaş Emine , Halmatov Medera ,   Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
Published: May 2022

The aim of this research was to find out if the environmental education program prepared for preschool pupil s is effective in helping the 5 - 6-year-old age group gain environmental consciousness. For these purposes, a single group, pretestfinal test pattern was used. In the research, “Children’s Environmental Attitudes Scale” was used in the experiment group, before and after application and the data obtained were compared. An educational program of 8 weeks including drama, games and activities, Turkish, music and art activities subjects about air, water, soil, extinction of animal and plant species, climate change and waste problems was applied to the children.
A Study on North Korea’s Education-Centering for Middle School
Authors:   Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Eun-Jung Kim , Ju-Cheol Shin ,   Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Yong-Deog Kim ,   Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Published: May 2022

This paper deals with the reality of North Korea’s education and its middle school education. North Korea still maintains its own curtain and remains isolated from the rest of the world. For that reason, it is very difficult for an individual researcher to get closer to the reality of North Korea’s education. To overcome the limitation, this article actively utilizes a means- interview with defectors who live in South Korea. To understand the current situation of North Korean education, the author interviewed 38 students. It is very useful in order to know the reality that cannot be accessed in the official way. This article firstly examines the general goals of North Korean education and the characteristics of the school curriculum. Next, this paper describes the features of North Korea’s middle school students’ life. Through examining the educational situation of North Korea, the principles of North Korean education have been revealed as fostering newly developed communists. Furthermore, it is a principle that the texts included in North Korea’s national language textbooks should stick to the communist partisanship and reflect socialist patriotism.
School as a Professional LEARNING Community: A Comparison of the Primary and Lower Secondary Levels of Czech Basic Schools
Authors:   Masaryk University, Novotný Petr , Pol Milan , Hloušková Lenka , Lazarová Bohumíra , Sedláček Martin ,   Masaryk University,   Masaryk University,   Masaryk University,   Masaryk University
Published: May 2022

This article deals with two subjects which form an inevitable part of the discussion on Czech basic schools. First, there is school development from the inside, individual and group learning and organizational development in schools. Second, there is the double task of Czech basic schools to provide pupils with primary and, subsequently, lower secondary education. The aim of the analysis is to compare evidence given by teachers at the primary and lower secondary levels of basic schools about processes which create the dimensions of a professional learning community. Analysis of the data obtained from this research, which was carried out in Czech basic schools, leads to the conclusion that despite a relatively large conformity in the adult actors’ perception of systematicity in handling the subjects of learning, this perception cannot be considered homogeneous.
The Ties that Bind? Real Estate Education in Europe and Regulatory Framework in Poland
Authors:   Cracow University of Economics, Marona Bartłomiej , Głuszak Michał ,   Cracow University of Economics
Published: May 2022

The main research goal was to explore the linkage between regulatory framework and university level real estate education in Poland. In order to achieve the research goal we analyzed the results of European and American to-date research into real estate education and we studied curricula from selected Polish universities for compliance with ministerial minimum requirements. Finally, we conducted a survey among students studying real estate economics from state universities with the best economics faculties in Poland. Based on the conducted research, it has been established that in their specialization choices Polish students are motivated mainly by pragmatic factors (professional prospects, possibility to obtain a broker’s or administrator’s license) and by interests. On the other hand, though, the research has revealed that in all the Polish schools surveyed curricula for the subject of real estate economics have been to a greater or lesser degree adjusted to the minimum programs connected with professional license system, and do not differ significantly from one another.
Differences in Self-Evaluation of Female and Male Students Concerning the Motives for Playing Online Video Games
Authors:   Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Ružić-Baf Maja , Radetić-Paić Mirjana ,   Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Debeljuh Andrea ,   Juraj Dobrila University of Pula
Published: May 2022

The paper aims at determining the differences in self-evaluation of the motives for playing online video games among university students. The presence of differences between the two genders was built on the assumption that in our cultural environment various gender roles, such as rebellion, non-conformity and refusal to comply with norms, are more typical of the male gender role, and also when it comes to playing online video games. The results of the survey have shown that there are differences between female and male students concerning the motives for playing online video games, which suggests the need to record these indicators, in particular the negative ones, within the university environment.
What do Pre-Service Teachers Think about Science Journals and Journal Writing?
Authors:   Afyon Kocatepe University, Yildiz Duban Nil
Published: May 2022

The aim of this study was to obtain information on pre-service teachers’ experiences and viewpoints on science journals and journal writing. The current study utilized a qualitative research method, namely phenomenography. The data were collected by conducting face to face semi-structured interviews. The analysis of the verbatim transcripts of pre-service teachers’ interviews was performed with the use of the phenomenographic method. The findings are presented as themes, subthemes and categories. The participants in the study commented on the content of science journals, usefulness of journal writing in science courses and using science journals in primary education based on their observations during the practical activities at schools.
Implementation of the Standard: Creating Conditions that Enable Development of Children with a Diagnosed Need for Special Education according to Their Developmental and Educational Needs and Predispositions in Public School
Authors:   Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Chrzanowska Iwona
Published: May 2022

Inclusive education is a concept and a new vision of integrating disabled people in a school environment within the Polish education system. It is crucial to answer the question if it is possible and what values are necessary to enable the concept to take place. The most important questions to be answered are whether contemporary schools are ready to meet all the necessary conditions to educate children with special educational needs; whether schools are able to create the chance to succeed and whether Inclusive Pedagogy is a real alternative to special schools.
Evaluation of Perceptual Musical Abilities of Early-school Children
Authors:   Kazimierz Wielki University, Bonna Beata
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this article is to present research conducted in Poland enabling the evaluation of the structure and level of perceptual musical abilities of thirdgrade students finishing their early-school education. The evaluation was based on A. Weiner’s Test of Perceptual Musical Abilities which examines important areas of music perception, including the complex structure of the abilities. The research presented herein is unique and the analysis of differences in gender-related results provides essential information on the strong and weak aspects of the skills. The research does not confirm the numerous reports indicating the superiority of girls in music tests.
Accounting Training Received in College vs. Labor Market Demands: The Case of Mexico
Authors:   University of Cantabria, Montoya-del-Corte Javier , María Farías-Martínez Gabriela ,   Technological Institute and Superior Studies of Monterrey
Published: May 2022

The aim of this paper is to analyze the differences that exist in the field of accounting in Mexico between competences training offered by universities and demands concerning the labor market, focused on knowledge, skills and values. The results obtained in this study show a significant degree of separation between competences training received by the accountants newly graduated from the universities and the current demands of the labor market. It is important to note that other education environment variables could be taken into account to be included in future studies following this paper.
Ethnography of Virtual Phenomena and Processes on the Internet
Authors:   University of Silesia in Katowice, Juszczyk Stanisław
Published: May 2022

The paper presents the ethnography of virtual phenomena and processes, conducted in the social, educational and cultural spheres of the Internet. It describes the most important features of the global network and shows all its aspects which are the subject of ethnographic studies at the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology of the University of Silesia in Katowice, i.e. the communication process and its semiotic character, the process of creating social networks, education supported by social media, virtual self-help groups for stigmatised people, and cyberbullying.
Serbian School System as a Barrier to the Development of Environmental Awareness
Authors:   University of Novi Sad, Maravić Milutin , Ivković Sonja ,   University of Novi Sad, Adamov Jasna ,   University of Novi Sad, Segedinac Mirjana ,   University of Novi Sad
Published: May 2022

The aim of the research was developed in need to determine the level of environmental content (Environmental protection issues) in the didactic material of primary and secondary schools in the Republic of Serbia, as an important factor of the development of students’ environmental awareness. Mixed content analysis was used for the purpose of this study. This analysis included techniques for data collection. All textbooks and workbooks for primary and secondary school were used. The research showed that there is no equal distribution of questions about environmental protection within curricula and programs by classes and levels of education. Basically, didactic material includes about 5.4% of the content related to protection and preservation of the environment, which can influence the development of students’ environmental awareness.
Expert Teachers’ Interactive Cognition: an Analysis of Stimulated Recall Interviews
Authors:   Masaryk University, Tůma František , Píšová Michaela ,   Masaryk University, Najvar Petr ,   Masaryk University, Janíková Věra ,   Masaryk University
Published: May 2022

The presented study focuses on the interactive cognition of expert teachers during their teaching. 16 foreign language teachers’ lessons were videotaped and the teachers were asked to reveal their interactive cognition through a stimulated recall interview. The verbal protocols were then analyzed in the light of argumentation analysis and the claims were subject to content analysis. The results showed that individual teachers varied greatly as regards their percentages of stimulated recall as well as other aspects of their interactive cognition, which supports the prototypical view of teacher expertise.
The Possibilities of Education of Students with Special Needs at Universities in the Czech Republic Aiming at the University of Ostrava in Ostrava
Authors:   University of Ostrava, Kovářová Renata
Published: May 2022

The aim of this paper is to present the possibilities to support students with special needs at universities in the Czech Republic. The paper focuses on the theoretical and legislative scope of the issue and it analyses the current situation of students with special needs at universities in the country. It is also referred to the ongoing project at the University of Ostrava in Ostrava which is focused on the active support of the tertiary education of students with special educational needs.