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Halala: An Exceptional Marriage Practice in Islam
Authors: Ojha Niranjan
Published: June 2024

The study of a religious minority like Muslims keeps greater importance in the country like Nepal where the majority population is Hindu. Marriage, divorce are the common phenomenon of the society. Remarriage after divorce is also common in Nepali society but remarriage with same bride after divorce in Muslim community is exceptional and the process is very curious to Nepali society. This paper tries to discuss the exceptional marriage practice in Islam i.e. Halala marriage. Marriage is a contract between bride and groom for the purposes of the legislation of intercourse, procreation of children and the social contract between husband and wife. Muslims practices marriage ritual according to the Muhammadan law. According to Holy Quran, if a husband divorces his wife, he is not allowed to remarry her until she has married to another husband and he has divorced her. Halala marriage is a practice in the Muslim community which allows a man to re-marry his wife after Triple-Talaq. Halala has been severely criticized as it harms the dignity of a woman by forcing her into a compromised sexual relationship. This research attempts to deal with the overall scenario of Nikah Halala.
दुःखान्तताका दृष्टिले अन्धवेग नाटक
Authors: महर्जन कान्छी
Published: June 2024

आचार्य भरतमुनि पूर्वीय नाट्यकलाका आदिम व्याख्याता हुन् । नाट्यसिद्धान्तको चर्चापरिचर्चायिनीबाटैआरम्भ भएको देखिन्छ । यसरी हेर्ने हो भन्ने नेपाली रङ्गमञ्चीय परम्पराको इतिहास निकै लामोदेखिन्छ तर नेपाली नाटक र रङ्गमञ्चले आधुनिकता प्राप्त गर्नका लागि उन्नाइसौ शताब्दीको उत्तरार्धको समयसम्मकुर्नुपर्यो । तत्कालीन समयमा दरबारभित्रको रङ्गमञ्चमा मात्र होइन, लोकमा भिजेको ज्यापु नाटकमा समेत भारतीय पारसीथिएटरको प्रभाव र प्रभुत्व स्पष्ट देख्न सकिन्थ्यो । यस्तो स्थितिमा रूद्रराज पाण्डेजस्ता तत्कालीन बुद्धिजीवी साहित्यकारमानेपाली भाषामा नाटक लेख्न र मञ्चन गर्न पाए, नेपाली भाषा र साहित्यको उन्नति हुने कुरा व्यक्त गरिनाले त्यस समयमानेपाली मौलिक नाटक रचनाको जटिल अवस्थाको अनुमान लगाउन सकिन्छ । यस्तो जटिल र भयको बाबजुद बालकृष्ण समले१९७७ तिर नेपाली नाटक लेख्ने प्रयास गरे भने १९८६ मा वियोगान्त नाटक मुटुको व्यथा प्रकाशित गराए । यस नाटककोप्रकाशनस“गै नेपाली नाटकको क्षेत्रमा युगान्तकारी परिवर्तनको सुत्रपात भयो । नेपालीपन र दुःखान्तताको स्थिति हुनुले नेपालीनाट्यक्षेत्रमा यसको विशिष्ट योगदान देख्न सकिन्छ । पूर्वीय सुखान्त नाट्यपरम्परालाई भत्काउँदै समले दुःखान्त नाट्यपरम्पराबसालेका मात्र होइनन्, यसलाई विकसित रूप दिने काम पनि गरेका देखिन्छन् । समको दुःखान्तीय व्यक्तित्व र पाश्चात्य जगत्कासेक्सपियरलगायतका नाटककारका दुःखान्त नाट्यकलाको अध्ययनबाट प्राप्त दुःखान्तीय प्रेरणा र प्रभावको चापप्रतिचापबाटउनका दुःखान्त नाट्यकलाको सिर्जना भएको देखिन्छ । यस लेखमा समको अन्धवेग नाटकलाई दुःखान्तताका दृष्टिले अध्ययन गरिएको छ । यस क्रममा निगमनात्मक शोधविधिको उपयोग गरिएको छ । दुःखान्तताका कारक तत्वलाई उपकरणका रूपमा अगाडि राखेर आवश्यकताअनुसार प्राथमिक र द्वितीयक स्रोतबाट सामग्री सङ्कलन गरी व्याख्यात्मक र विवरणात्मक ढङ्गबाट त्यसको व्यवस्थापन गरिएको छ । यस क्रममा समका दुःखान्त नाटकहरूको निर्धारण गर्दै त्यसमध्ये अन्धवेग नाटकमा रहेको दुःखान्त नाट्यचेतनाको अध्ययन गरिएको छ । सेक्सपियरको नाट्यकलाबाट प्रभावित भएर पनि नेपालीपनलाई छुँदै दुःखान्तीय स्थितिलाई स्वाभाविक ढङ्गले प्रयोग गर्दै नेपाली नाट्यजगत्मा दुःखान्त नाट्यकलाले प्रतिष्ठा, उत्थान र चरमोत्कर्षसमेत समले नै दिएका हुन् । अन्धवेग नाटक दुःखान्त नाट्यकलाले उत्कृष्ट नाटक हो भन्नु नै प्रस्तुत लेखको मूल निचोड हो ।
The road less travelled
Authors: Shankar P Ravi
Published: June 2024

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Prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated factors among general population of Pokhara Metropolitan City
Authors: Shrestha Neelam , Vaidya Gemorina
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is emerging as a major public health problem in Nepal. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated factors among the general population of Pokhara Metropolitan City.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2018 to October 2019, involving a total of 617 participants aged 30 to 90 years in Pokhara Metropolitan. Participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews from consented participants. Data analysis was done using SPSS 20.0. Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression were utilized. The level of significance was set at a p-value < 0.05.
Results: The overall prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 112(18.2%), with 58(19.4%) among males and 54(17%) among females. Out of the participants with diabetes, 54(48.2%) were newly identified by the study. Older age, illiteracy, physical inactivity, family history of diabetes, known cases of hypertension, alcohol consumption, and obesity were found to be significantly associated with type 2 diabetes.
Conclusions: The study revealed a relatively higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Interventions on promoting physical activity, controlling alcohol consumption, maintaining body weight, and controlling hypertension may help in the prevention of diabetesamong the study population. It shows there is an urgent need for community awareness programs focusing on the disease and its risk factors.
Complications of porcelain fused to metal crowns after five years of cementation at a tertiary care center in Kaski
Authors: Tuladhar Sapna Laxmi , Manandhar Pratik , Thapa Neeta , Pradhan Dilesh , Parajuli Umesh
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns are given to restore badly broken down teeth, to reinforce root canal treated teeth. The common complications are chipped-off porcelain, open contact, dental caries of an abutment, dental caries of adjacent teeth, fracture of an abutment, dislodged crowns, and periodontal problems.
Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted at the outpatient department of Prosthodontics, College of Dental Surgery, Gandaki Medical College. The patients of age group 25 to 50 years who had undergone PFM crowns minimum of five years back in the Department of Prosthodontics were examined for complications of chipped-off porcelain, open contact, periodontal pocket, dislodged crowns, fracture of abutment tooth, caries in abutment and caries in adjacent teeth.
Results: The average age was 40.85 ± 8.74 years. The average duration post-cementation of porcelain fused to metal crowns was 6.15±1.52 years. The complications were open contacts 23(28.8%), chipped off porcelain crowns 10(12.5%), periodontitis 4(5.0%), dislodged crown 7(8.8%), fractured abutment 2(2.5%), dental caries in abutment teeth 2(2.5%) and dental caries in adjacent teeth 3(3.8%).
Conclusions: The most common complication in porcelain fused to metal crowns post five years of cementation was open contact followed by chipped-off crowns and periodontitis.
Active learning for competent medical graduates: Need of the hour
Authors: Subedi Nuwadatta , Subedi Krishna , Ranjit Rebicca
Published: June 2024

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First principles study of structural equilibrium configuration of Ortho-, Meta-, and Para-chloroaniline molecules
Authors: Rai Krishna Bahadur , Teemilsina Nabin Kumar , Siwakoti Bijay
Published: June 2024

This work has studied the ground state energy, binding energy, equilibrium geometry, charge distribution, and dipole moment of ortho-, meta-, and para-chloroanilines using a wide range of advanced theoretical methods including first-principles Hartree-Fock (HF), Mϕller-Plesset (MP) perturbation theory, Configuration Interaction (CI) and Density Functional Theory [DFT (B3LYP)] with basis sets 3-21G, 4-31G, 6-31G, 6-31G*, 6-31G**, 6-311G, 6-311G*, and 6-311G**. The trend in ground state energy is obtained in EDFT < EHF+MP3 < EHF+MP2 < ECISD < EHF. The calculated binding energies for these molecules in DFT calculations using the 6-311G** basis set are determined to be 7590.61 KJ/mol, 7589.14 KJ/mol, and 7586.73 KJ/mol respectively. The positive binding energy values occur in all these molecules indicate the stability of the molecule. The bond length between carbon (C) and chlorine (Cl) in ortho, meta and para chloroaniline is determined to be 1.769 Å, 1.765 Å, and 1.765 Å respectively. In calculation at the HF+MP2 level, the C-Cl bond length for ortho, meta, and para chloroaniline molecules are determined to be 1.742 Å, 1.741 Å, and 1.740 Å respectively. There is a reduction in the C-Cl bond length when the chlorine atom's position in chloroaniline changes from ortho to meta and then to para positions. The values of bond angle and dihedral angle for these molecules at the HF, HF+MP2, and DFT (B3LYP) levels of calculation are nearly equal. The distribution of charges in each molecule results in a net sum of Mulliken charges equal to zero. The calculated dipole moments for ortho, meta, and para chloroaniline molecules are 2.1194 Debye, 3.5398 Debye, and 4.1385 Debye, respectively.
Silver nanorod: green synthesis and their electronic, optical and antibacterial properties
Authors: Pant Rojita , Shrestha Sabita
Published: June 2024

Synthesis of nanomaterials has been the subject of a lot of interests due to its commercial demands and wide applicability in various fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, material science, engineering, medicine etc. This paper reports the green synthesis of silver nanorod. For synthesis, silver nitrate solution was used as a metal precursor and aqueous extract of root of Beta vulgaris was used as a reducing agent. Four different sets of samples were synthesized by varying the reduction time to study the size dependent electronic and optical properties. The formation of nanostructure was confirmed by presence of surface plasmon resonance in absorption spectra. Optical band gap calculation was done by using absorption spectroscopy. Absorption spectroscopy showed that the maximum absorption was red shifted when the reaction time was increased, indicating the increasing size of material. Similarly, it was found that the optical band gap was decreased with increasing reduction time. Moreover, the antimicrobial activity of synthesized nano silver was studied against both the gram negative (Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli) as well as gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus).
Preparation of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Citrus sinensis fruit peel aqueous extract and its antimicrobial study
Authors: Lamichhane Yinit Raj , Parajuli Kshama , Pradhanang Situ Shrestha
Published: June 2024

The remarkable properties of nanoparticles within the 1 to 100 nm size range have garnered significant attention due to their unique characteristics arising from their small size and high surface-to-volume ratio. In this research, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) were synthesized using an eco-friendly approach, employing orange fruit peel aqueous extract as a stabilizer as well as biological reducing agent and zinc nitrate hexahydrate as a zinc precursor. This method not only reduces the need for copious amounts of chemicals but also eliminates the use of hazardous substances in the fabrication process, augmenting the antibacterial attributes of the nanoparticles. As synthesized material underwent characterization through X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis where the prepared material was single phase crystalline ZnO NPs and particle size was measured to be 31.2 nm using Debye-Scherrer’s equation. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) revealed that the sample primarily consisted of 98% zinc with minor impurities such as calcium and potassium in it. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis exhibited a distinct absorption peak at approximately 550 cm⁻¹, confirming the synthesis of ZnO NPs. The antimicrobial potential of the synthesized ZnO NPs was evaluated against two bacterial strains, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, through the Kirby Bauer method on media conducive to bacterial growth. The prepared nanoparticles exhibited bactericidal activity, effectively inhibiting bacterial growth, and generating discernible zones of inhibition.
Fungicidal activity of seeds of Abrus precatorius L., Datura metel L., and Diploknema butyracea (Roxb.) H.J. Lam against phytopathogenic fungi
Authors: Maharjan Elina , Wong Mui-Yun , Thapa Umesh , Adhikari Rameshwar , Joshi Dev Raj
Published: June 2024

This study aimed to investigate the antifungal activity of seeds of Abrus precatorius L., Datura metel L. and Diploknema butyracea (Roxb.) H.J. Lam against common phytopathogenic fungi. The powdered seeds were extracted by Soxhlet extraction method using methanol as a solvent. Antifungal activity was performed by poison agar technique with different concentrations ranging from 5 to 20% of seed extracts against two fungal pathogens - Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense R4 (FocR4) and Rhizoctonia spp. Among three plant seed methanolic extracts at 5% concentration, D. metel seeds showed significant inhibition with 69.81±3.30% percentage inhibition of diameter growth (PIDG) against FocR4 on 8th day and 77.51±3.00% PIDG Rhizoctonia spp. on 5th day. All the plant seed extracts showed complete inhibition against mycelial growth at ≤10% concentration. UV-visible spectroscopy spectra showed the peaks at 238 nm and 280 nm wavelengths for the seed extracts of A. precatorius L., and D. metel L., respectively while D. butyracea (Roxb.) H.J. Lam showed the peaks at 206 nm and 262 nm. These peaks were assumed to represent the antifungal compounds. The antifungal activity of the plant extracts could be attributed by the phytochemicals present in crude seed extracts. Although further studies are necessary, our data indicate that seeds of the examined three plants are potential biofungicides which could substitute for chemical fungicides.
Clusivity in Chamling, Bantawa, Bayung and Puma Language
Authors: Rai Tara Mani
Published: June 2024

This paper analyzes clusivity (inclusive and exclusive distinction) in the Kirati languages namely Chamling, Bantawa, Bayung and Puma within the typological framework. The data drawn in this paper were collected from the direct elicitation from the speakers they could represent the languages. The findings reveal that the Kirati languages like Chamling, Bantawa, Bayung and Puma are rich enough in the clusivity as they exhibit inclusive and exclusive distinction in the both dual and plural number. In Bantawa, the marker <-tsi> is realized as the second person dual inclusive marker whereas the marker <-tsija> as the first person dual exclusive marker. The first person plural inclusive is marked by <-n> and <-nka> in the case of the first person plural exclusive in the intransitive verb paradigm. In addition, Puma, Chamling and Bayung also share the first person dual and plural clusivities. The reflexes of the inclusive-exclusive marker may not appear in the same pattern from pronoun to the predicate. Bantawa and Puma have almost the complete copy morphemes that are realized even in the verb conjugation. But the Chamling and Bayung have partial morpheme to denote the clusivity. Typologically observed the Bodish group of the Tibeto-Burman languages, they do not exhibit the way Kirati languages do. For instance, the languages like Gurung, Nar-phu, Dolakha Newar, and Kathmandu Newar have clusivity only in the first-person plural number. Unlike others, Bhujel and Chhantyal have the same marker to indicate the first person inclusive and exclusive marker.
Pencatatan Pelaporan Keuangan Pada PT Kawan Bisnis Sejati Menggunakan Aplikasi Zahir Accounting 5.1
Authors: Auliani Faulhia , Saputra Elin Panca , Priyono Priyono , Dwiantoro Tino
Published: June 2024

Aplikasi suatu yang lazim yang saat ini banyak Lembaga, perusahaan jasa menggunakannya, karena teknologi informasi melaju dengan begitu cepat. Adapun bahasan dari penulisan ini memiliki tujuan yaitu untuk menerapkan penggunaan aplikasi accounting untuk mengurangi kesalahan pada pencatatan pelaporan keuangan dalam jumlah besar pada PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati. Adapun PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati mebutuhkan sekali adanya suatu perubahan sistem informasi untuk menunjang dan memberikan kemudahan karyawan bagian keuangan dalam bekerja. Untuk itulah kami membuat sebuah implementasi yang mengenai sistem pencatatan keuangan dengan menggunakan aplikasi berbasis accounting pada PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati yang sampai saat ini belum terkomputerisasi. Maka banyak kendala yang dihadapai PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati dalam pelaporan keuangan yang seringnya terjadi selisih jumlah pemasukkan serta pengeluaran keuangan yang dapat merugikan PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati. Maka untuk mengatasi permasalahan diatas kami mengusulkan perlu adanya perubahan dalam pengelolahan sistem keuangan PT. Kawan Bisnis Sejati. Yaitu  mengimplementasikan zahir accounting versi 5.1. untuk menunjang oprasional khususnya dalam pencatatan keuangan dalam jumlah besar dalam pengelolahan keuangan. Metode yang kami gunakan pengamatan secara langsung yang didukung oleh studi pustaka kekinian,  Dengan menerapkan zahir accounting sistem pelaporan keuangan menjadi lebih akurat serta meminimalis kesalahan dalam pencatatan laporan keuangan.
Analisis Kualitas Layanan Website PT. Anugrah Padua Menggunakan Metode Webqual 4.0
Authors: Ihsannu Prayuda Maniks Kitawari , Muryani Sri
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan PT. Anugrah Padua yang begitu pesat menyebabkan layanan organisasi dan perusahaan berubah. Seperti bisnis yang menjual produk melalui website dan menyediakan layanan informasi tentang produk kepada calon pembeli. Dalam hal ini, website telah menjadi bagian penting dari perusahaan, termasuk PT. Anugrah Padua. Kepercayaan meningkat karena keberadaan PT. Anugrah Padua sebagai rekanan dalam pendistribusian kendaraan yang akan diperdagangkan. PT. Anugrah Padua mengembangkan bisnis jasa transportasi mengikuti falsafah kerja pantang menyerah, jujur, dan fokus pada pekerjaan. Webqual 4.0 digunakan untuk menilai kualitas website PT. Anugrah Padua terhadap kepuasan konsumen pada paduaanugrah.com. Data primer digunakan; kuesioner dengan 27 pertanyaan menggunakan skala likert dibagikan kepada seratus responden. Data dikumpulkan dan diproses menggunakan alat analisis regresi linier berganda dan SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa, berdasarkan pengujian hipotesis (Uji F), terdapat dampak positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pengguna PT. Anugrah Padua di situs webnya. Ini disebabkan oleh fakta bahwa, berdasarkan, kemudahan penggunaan, kualitas informasi, dan tingkat interaksi dengan layanan, terdapat dampak yang signifikan terhadap kepuasan pengguna di situs web PT. Anugrah Padua. Nilai statistik yang diperoleh dari analisis regresi atau ANOVA.
STRATEGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INNOVATION PROCESS IN UKRAINE USING DIGITALIZATION
Authors: Hurzhyi Tamara , Martyniuk Feliks
Published: June 2024

It is noted that attracting or stimulating investment in the country in the conditions of war can be a difficult task, but not impossible. Strategies for attracting investments in the conditions of modern challenges are considered. Such strategies are proposed to include: provision of legal protection; stabilization of the economy; creating an investment climate; communication and marketing; work with international partners; infrastructure development; attraction of foreign investors;  focus on sectors with potential for economic growth; fight against corruption; gradual de-escalation of the conflict.It is noted that each of the selected strategies should include specific implementation mechanisms and programs, including the use of modern digital technologies.The main strategies that can be used by entrepreneurs to attract investors during a military conflict are considered. Such strategies are proposed to include: online platforms for crowdfunding; appeal to investment funds and organizations; participation in conferences and events; networking and partnerships; attracting the attention of mass media; grants and funding from organizations; preparation of a professional presentation; participation in competitions; organization of presentations for investors; Internet platforms for social financing.It is noted that the relevance of digitalization is due to many reasons, namely: digital technologies create new opportunities for the development of innovative products and services; investors are looking for promising companies that actively use these technologies to create competitive advantages; enterprises implementing digital solutions can increase their competitiveness through optimization of business processes, improvement of product quality and customer service; digital technologies allow companies to enter international markets faster and easier, which expands the range of possible investment objects for investors; investments in digital infrastructure,such as high-speed Internet connections and computing power, can contribute to the development of the economy and the growth of the value of technology companies; digital technologies make it possible to create new markets and business models, which can attract investments in innovative startups and enterprises; digitalization contributes to the development of the startup ecosystem, which can be interesting for investors looking for new and promising investment opportunities, etc.
TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES IN THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SPHERE: TERRITORIAL FEATURES
Authors: Usykova Olena , Gnatkovska Ksenia
Published: June 2024

The article examines scientific approaches to understanding the definition of "transformation" and gives a description of the transformation process in the socio-economic sphere. The nature and necessity of the transformation process is summarized. The main regularities of the transformation period of the country's economy are characterized. The purpose and directions of transformational processes at the regional level are determined. Today the situation is such that some municipal entities have received a certain economic development thanks to various reforms, while others, on the contrary, have become depressed, economically backward. At the same time, some are able to provide their own development independently, while others exist only at the expense of state budget funds, they need significant support not only for economic development, but also for maintaining a network of health, educational, cultural, and social sphere institutions. As a result of the differentiation of the regional economy and the social sphere, there are differences in the main indicators of the standard of living of people in different municipal entities. One of the specific directions of the transformation of the life activity of some territories was considered, in particular, in the identification and stimulation of the creation of specific forms of organization of economic activity - agribusiness ecosystems, which represent a complete system that can develop by itself, and within which a specific institutional environment favorable for the development of small agribusiness and ensuring economic growth and stability, through Resolution of the CMU of April 14, 2021 No. 408 "On the approval of the State program for the development of cross-border cooperation for 2021-2027". Thus, in order to achieve the goals of sustainable economic growth of the country as a whole, it is necessary to ensure the conditions for the development of each territory in terms of identifying and forming points of growth of territorial formations. Priorities of regional development are based on a set of management measures, which include the mechanism of state and regional policy; management technologies of forecasting and planning; modern standards of social and economic life of society.
ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS A TOOL FOR INFLUENCE ON COMPANY VALUE INCREASE
Authors: Budko Oksana , Kuksa Yurii , Chekhuta Maksym
Published: June 2024

The article defines the relevance of the formation of the company's asset management system. The purpose of the article is to research modern methods of asset management that will provide the company with a stable position in a competitive environment. The essence of assets is highlighted. The classification characteristics of assets are given (by forms of functioning, by participation in turnover, by the level of liquidity, by the nature of ownership, by terms of operation). The stages of asset management are established in accordance with the most common classification of them into non-current and current assets. Specific features of non-current asset management that have an impact on the formation of the company's investment policy are determined. Measures that contribute to the optimization of current assets are specified. Features of the main types of current asset management models (aggressive, conservative, moderate) are highlighted. Approaches to the assessment of assets (income, market, cost) are defined. Types of asset management strategies (asset analysis, cost optimization, risk management, technological update) are given. The essence of the asset management system is determined as a set of all interrelated and mutually coordinated actions of asset management (coordinated and optimized planning, selection of assets, acquisition (creation), liquidation, disposal, etc.). The characteristic is provided by international standards of the ISO 55000 series "Asset management. General overview, principles and terminology". Provisions regulated by these standards are defined. In particular, asset management policies and objectives, planning (operational, tactical, strategic), performance evaluation, improvement activities, guidance on the interaction of the asset management system with other policies and management systems. The main provisions of the functioning of the asset management system (formation of the company's value, consistency, leadership, guarantee) are highlighted. The characteristics of the most common software tools for asset management are given. The advantages of implementing the asset management system have been identified.
ACCOUNTING AND ANALYSIS ORGANIZATION OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Authors: Khmelyuk Alona
Published: June 2024

The article addresses the current issues in the field of organizing the accounting of freight transportation services within the context of the modern economy, which demands effective management of logistical processes. The author emphasizes that freight transportation is a crucial element of societal infrastructure and plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient movement of goods from production sites to consumers. The increasing volume of trade and globalization present new challenges for logistical companies and enterprises in organizing the accounting of these services. One of the main problems identified by the author is the ambiguity and insufficient standardization of freight transportation accounting, complicating internal organizational processes and the analysis of logistical expenditure effectiveness. Additionally, the growing competition in the logistics services market and rapid technological advancements require constant improvement of accounting systems, posing the task of finding optimal management strategies for these processes to specialists. Using the materials of LLC "PROMZIPIKTIV" as an example, the article examines an accounting methodology characterized by its structured, efficient, and directed approach towards ensuring financial stability and effective management of the enterprise's financial resources. Recommendations are provided for effectively managing costs and optimizing freight transportation using the derived cost function. Specifically, the author recommends active utilization of this function for strategic cost management and action planning to enhance the efficiency and profitability of the business. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of continuous monitoring of actual expenditures compared to forecasts to identify discrepancies and implement appropriate measures for their reduction.
The article elucidates crucial aspects of freight transportation management and logistical service accounting in the contemporary economic environment, offering practical recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and profitability of enterprises.
Genotype diversity as a source of tolerance to drought stress in legumes
Authors: Vergata Chiara , Karalija Erna , Caleri Francesco , Calvani Mattia , Piergiovanni Angela Rosa , Martinelli Federico
Published: June 2024

Chickpea and lentils are one of the most important legumes not only as sources of food and nutrients but also for enrichment of soil as a nitrogen fixating crop. An early onset of higher temperatures and drought are affecting chickpea and lentil growth and flowering leading to reduction of yield. In search for a tolerant varieties presented study performed a large-scale screening of two legume varieties (chickpea and lentils) investigating phenotypical response to early onset of drought under heat stress. Under heat stress and two different irrigation conditions, 19 chickpea and 18 lentil accessions were examined. The evaluation focused on their growth, biomass production, and flowering rate in comparison to commercially available varieties. Six chickpea accessions showed tolerance to water stress while only two lentil accessions differed from the rest of tested accessions. Generally, lentils genotypes were less stressed by decreased water availability compared to chickpea. Large scale screening of legume accessions could be a valuable tool to identify new varieties that could show phenotypical traits more adaptable to climate related environmental stresses. To improve the reproductive efficiency in chickpeas and lentils under adverse conditions associated to climate change an extensive breeding effort should be focused on investigation of more tolerant genotypes and cultivation in crop systems.
PREFERENCE BEHAVIOR TOWARDS MINERAL ELEMENTS BY HONEYBEE
Authors: Mahmoud Marzouk Wael , Kamel Ahmed Ahmed
Published: June 2024

The study was conducted to ‎‎investigate honeybee preferences for various micronutrients and their ‎‎concentrations. throughout the summer of 2021 at the Plant Protection Research Institute, ARC, Giza, Egypt, specifically at the apiary of the Bee Research Department. Forager bees showed strong avoidance responses only to high ‎mineral ‎concentrations (2, 1, 0.5%, and 0.25%) for sodium, potassium, ‎calcium, and ‎magnesium chloride‎. On the other hand, Foragers bees recorded a ‎high visitation number in low ‎concentrations (0.1, 0.05, 0.025 %, and 0.0125%) ‎for 4 minerals and tap water.‎ The honeybee ‎prefers dilute sodium chloride and ‎its low concentrations (0.0125%), which ‎recorded a higher visitation number ‎among all mineral concentrations under the ‎study. In contrast, the bees exhibited no discernible preferences for the ‎calcium chloride solutions with ‎a low visitation number of 0.1 and 0.05% ‎compared with tap water. The visitation numbers are ‎similar in magnesium and ‎potassium at 0.05, 0.025, and 0.0125% but higher ‎than tap water.‎ The solution was consumed at a ‎concentration of 0.0125 after 139 ‎minutes, a concentration of 0.025 after 142.5 min., and a ‎concentration of 0.05 after a time had passed 157.5 min. ‎The preference factor ‎for NaCl solution was recorded at a concentration of ‎‎(0.0125) Thus, the bees’ ‎preference for this concentration is higher than their ‎preference for tap water. ‎The lowest preference factor (0.4) was recorded with a ‎CaCl2 solution with a ‎concentration of (0.1). low consumption ‎ratios were recorded for 0.0125% ‎potassium chloride (indicating a preference ‎for the test solution), and higher ‎consumption ratios were reported for 0.1% ‎calcium chloride (indicating ‎avoidance of the test solution).‎
Operational Humidity of the Thermal Insulation Boards with a Rigid Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Foam Core Used in Modern Roofing Solutions
Authors: PASTUSHKOV P.P. , IL’IN D.A. , SHALIMOV V.N. , KURILYUK I.S.
Published: June 2024

The article is devoted to the description of comprehensive studies of the operational humidity of thermal insulation boards with a rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam core used in modern roofing systems. Full-scale surveys of 12 flat roofs insulated with PIR-boards realized at least three years ago and located in all three humidity zones of Russia (9 regions) were carried out. After sampling, the values of the operational humidity of the PIR-boards were determined for all the studied objects. It has been determined that the calculated humidity for the polyisocyanurate boards (PIR) faced on both sides with aluminum foil in modern roofing solutions is 2 % (for the operating conditions of structures A) and 3% (for the operating conditions of structures B). The results are proposed to be used in the preparation of Amendments No. 3 to SP 50.13330.2012 “SNIP 23-02-2003 Thermal protection of buildings” in terms of the calculated thermal performance of the polyisocyanurate foam boards with aluminum facing.
Influence of Structure and Composition on the Properties of the Concrete Сanvas
Authors: BESSONOV I.V. , ZHUKOV A.D. , POUDEL R.S. , MATORIN A.A.
Published: June 2024

A concrete canvas is a flexible fabric impregnated with a modified hydraulic binder mixture that hardens upon hydration to form a thin, strong, waterproof and refractory concrete layer. Used for erosion control, slope protection, embankment reinforcement and weed control. A textile architecture is considered three-dimensional when it includes volume, no matter how many yarn systems and fabric architectures are used. The purpose of the research presented in the article is to study the influence of the composition of the mineral composition and the structure of the three-dimensional fibrous matrix on the properties of the concrete sheet. The studies were carried out on three-dimensional fibrous matrices with various geometric patterns. The article provides a broad explanation of how the geometry of the arrangement was created, along with information on the kinds of fibers used to create the concrete canvas’ surface layers and its volumetric frameworks. The issues of producing the qualities of a concrete canvas are taken into account in accordance with the features of reinforcing elements and the properties of fine-grained modified concrete, which acts as the foundation of a concrete canvas. The results have been optimized and a nomogram is created to solve the prognosis problem and the primary components of fine-grained concrete was chosen.
Structural Reliability Analysis with Epistemic Uncertainty of Data
Authors: SOLOVEV S.A. , SOLOVEVA A.A. , UMNIAKOVA N.P. , KOCHKIN A.A.
Published: June 2024

In practical problems of probabilistic reliability analysis, there is a need for accounting and modeling of aleatory and epistemic uncertainties of data. Modeling of aleatory uncertainty, as a rule, is based on well-known probabilistic and statistical methods of the structural reliability theory, while for effective and reliable modeling of epistemic uncertainty, it becomes necessary to use new mathematical theories of data analysis. The article demonstrates the p-box model as a tool for describing a random variable in the problems of structural reliability analysis. With a large number of random variables represented by p-boxes, the analytical solution of the problem becomes more complicated. To deal with this problem, the article presents two numerical approaches to solving it: the discretization of p-boxes into of the Dempster-Shafer structures and the Interval Monte Carlo method (IMC). Probabilistic analysis of the structural reliability allow to obtain a quantitative assessment of the safety level of buildings and structures, to forecast the residual life of structures according to the reliability criterion, as well as to solve the problems of risk assessing and optimization problems.
Photoluminescent Material for Protective and Decorative Coatings of Building Constructions and Elements of Evacuation Systems
Authors: LUKUTTSOVA N.P. , PYKIN A.A. , GORNOSTAEVA E.Yu. , GOLOVIN S.N. , MOSKINA I.V.
Published: June 2024

The results of experimental studies of photometric properties of photoluminescent material (PLM) for protective and decorative coatings and elements of evacuation systems obtained on the basis of a structured aqueous solution of high-modulus potassium silicate and photoluminophore (PL) are presented. Electron microscopic, energy dispersive X-ray and granulometric analysis of the structure, elemental chemical composition and size distribution of PL particles were determined. A mathematical model of the dependence of the initial luminance of the photoluminescent material on the mass concentration of the PL, the color temperature of the artificial light source and the illumination time is constructed by the method of orthogonal central composite planning. According to the criteria of the Student and Fischer, an assessment of the statistical significance and adequacy of the mathematical model was performed, which allows determining the rational values of prescription and technical factors in the manufacture and operation of PLM with a luminescence brightness of up to 1800 mcd/m2 after 10 min and up to 600 mcd/m2 after 60 min after the cessation of illumination, with an afterglow duration of more than 10 h.
ПОНЯТТЯ КОЛЬОРОВОЇ БІЗНЕС-АНАЛІТИКИ В СУЧАСНОМУ МЕНЕДЖМЕНТІ
Authors: ПОКОТИЛОВА Олена , ДОБРОЗОРОВА Олена , МИКОЛАЙЧУК Василь
Published: June 2024

У цій статті систематизовано існуючі знання та інструменти бізнес-аналізу на основі різних теорій кольору. Метою дослідження було пошук емпіричних доказів для запропонування кольорового бізнес-символізму як відповідного аналітичного інструментарію в галузі стратегічного управління та маркетингу, поряд із різними фінансовими та економічними інструментами. Об'єктом дослідження є сучасне управління та його ключові концепції. Предметом дослідження є інструменти бізнес-аналізу на основі теорії кольору. Під час дослідження були застосовані різні маркетингові, аналітичні та статистичні інструменти, а також загальнонаукові методи, такі як вивчення, синтез та систематизація існуючих літературних джерел. Один із ключових етапів включав вивчення компаній, які працюють в Україні, різноманітні за масштабом та економічною сферою. З використанням сучасних статистичних моделей було випадковим чином відібрано декілька компаній з вибірки і докладніше їх проаналізовано. На основі аналізу та оцінки конкретних бізнес-представників в Україні були зроблені висновки щодо об'єктивної необхідності інтеграції термінології кольорового бізнес-аналізу в методики роботи сучасних менеджерів. Додатково були визначені дві області їх найбільш актуального застосування.
ДІДЖИТАЛІЗАЦІЯ ТУРИСТИЧНИХ МАРШРУТІВ В УКРАЇНІ: СУЧАСНИЙ СТАН ТА ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ
Authors: ПАНЬКІВ Наталія , ГУМЕНЯК Василь
Published: June 2024

У статті проаналізовано теоретичні основи діджиталізації у сфері туризму. Визначено поняття “діджиталізація туризму”, його основні концепції та підходи до діджиталізації туристичних маршрутів. Проаналізовано роль цифрових технологій у розвитку туризму та сучасний стан та розвиток туризму в Україні. Проаналізовано сучасний стан та тенденції розвитку діджиталізації туристичних маршрутів в Україні та світі, а також, існуючі цифрові технології у туристичній індустрії України та тенденції їх розвитку.
Подано рекомендації щодо заходів діджиталізації туристичних маршрутів в Україні, зокрема, щодо розробки інтегрованої стратегії діджиталізації для туристичних організацій та огранів влади у сфері туризму. За результатами досліджень, здійснено SWOT-аналіз сучасного стану діджиталізації туристичних маршрутів в Україні  та запропоновано оптимальні цифрові рішення для конкретних туристичних регіонів. Встановлено, що діджиталізація в туризмі набуває різних форм і дає переваги для держави, регіону, окремого підприємства чи споживача. Водночас, існують певні обмежуючі чинники використання цифрових технологій, основними з яких є їх висока вартість, відсутній або слабкий Інтернет-зв'язок, недосконалість законодавства, відсутність окремих технологій, а також державної підтримки їх впровадження та інші. Недоліками цифровізації є те, що вона може приводити до безробіття (оскільки працю людини витісняють технології), існують також проблеми безпеки (зокрема ризик здійснення операцій через Інтернет).
Проаналізовано сучасний стан та тенденції впровадження маркетингових кампаній для просування цифрових маршрутів на прикладі Львіської області. Обгрунтувано, що в сучасних умовах російсько-української війни та після нашої перемоги, Україна має докласти великих зусиль для підтримки цифрового розвитку туризму в країні, оскільки, ці заходи залучать більше відвідувачів, сприятимуть створенню нових робочих місць та економічному розвитку країни.
Artwork
Authors: Wright Kate
Published: June 2024

As an undergraduate student studying Interactive Systems Design, my work explores a variety of mediums – in which a focus on the creative aspect of perspective is carried throughout my work. With my complementary interests in art and technology, I have a preference and aptitude for experimenting with graphic design, digital illustration, and photography, as well as finding ways to work with a combination of these mediums in my projects. 
The first work I have submitted is titled "Our Prairie Skyline," a digital print I created using Adobe Photoshop. I created this piece as a part of the ART 136 Digital and Integrated Practice Foundations course, in which the work features a selection of my Saskatchewan sky snapshots in a digitally edited composite. This piece was also showcased at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery in March 2023 as a part of the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) Exhibition. 
The second work I have submitted is titled "The Unaccompanied Violin", which is a 22" x 30" graphite pencil drawing I also created as a part of the ART 136 course. After creating the piece, I later created an accompanying ekphrastic poem for the drawing as part of the ENG 120 Introduction to Creative Writing course. This piece was also showcased at the Gordon Snelgrove Gallery in March 2023 as a part of the Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways (ISAP) Exhibition.
Artwork
Authors: Baril Erin
Published: June 2024

Erin Baril is an honours student, double majoring in biology and biochemistry at the University of Saskachewan.
Cover Artwork
Authors: Mushtaq Warsha
Published: June 2024

With this photograph, I wanted to contribute to the creation of decolonial photography.
Literary text preferences: A qualitative study on the cognitive and affective reasons for reading texts among GFL teacher training students
Authors: Öztürk Ali Osman , Arslan Chavushoglu Ayshe
Published: June 2024

This study was conducted with German as a Foreign Language (DaF) teacher training students in their second academic year 2022 – 2023 at Necmettin Erbakan University. In order to understand their preferences for text types in the course German Literature I, a questionnaire with semi-structured questions was used. The questionnaire includes items about which author and literary text students prefer, why they make this choice, whether they are familiar with the author and aware of their language skills, as well as the theme and difficulty level of the texts. It also examines whether these texts can be used in the German Literature II course.
The results of the study provide interesting insights into the preferences and opinions of the students. For example, Stefan Zweig was identified as the most read author, followed by Friedrich Wilhelm Mader and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The selection of texts was primarily based on themes, followed by author, easy accessibility via the internet, language and genre. Most students were already familiar with the authors of the selected works and the level of difficulty of the texts was mainly estimated in the B1-B2 range.
Interestingly, when asked about the use of the texts in class, the majority of students (26 out of 41) thought that the readings were suitable for teaching German. However, a smaller proportion (6 out of 41) felt that the texts should not be used in class and 9 students indicated that they would have to think about it.
The qualitative analysis of the question about the reasons for the difficulty of the texts showed that many students attributed the challenge to the high level of language and the use of advanced vocabulary. Some also emphasised the intensity of the emotions conveyed in the text, the literary presentation and the philosophical depth as reasons for the difficulty.
Correct citation - tips for beginners and professionals
Authors: Sushko-Bezdenezhnykh Mariia , Lange Anja
Published: June 2024

The article shows how to cite correctly. The starting point is the rules. What is citation? What needs to be quoted? Why does a scientist need to quote? What are good academic sources? What are primary sources? What are secondary sources?Primary and secondary sources are explained. Criteria are also given as to what are good primary sources and secondary sources. Sources that are worthy of citation and sources that are unworthy of citation are presented.This is particularly important because scientific articles often cite sources whose origin cannot be proven, and which are therefore unworthy. Comments are also provided on how this topic could be addressed in lessons with students or in further training for teachers. The article can be used for self-study. It is also a resource for students who are interested in the topic of “quoting”.
Remedy for victim: Discourse on the roles and norms of corruption claim in transnasional investment arbitration proceeding
Authors: Anindito Lakso
Published: June 2024

Remedy for victims of transnational corruption become a gap in the enforcement of foreign bribery offenses, although a series of initiatives have been advocated in various international forums, including in The Conference of the States Parties (COSP) United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2016. In this condition, World Duty-Free Company Limited v. Republic of Kenya prevails an alternative strategy to annul the investment protection agreement due to the investment process tainted by bribery to protect the victim country from unfair business and encourage private actors to comply in conducting business activities. However, the norms to justify the decision are part of the obstacles due to differences in regulating corupption in various investment treaties. This is because the norm will influence how the issue of corruption will be handled in the arbitration proceeding. This paper tried to elaborate on the roles of arbitration as an alternative to the remedy of transnational corruption for the victim country and the options of norms that could be used by arbitrators from the perspective of societal constitutionalism theory.
Justice based corruption eradication policy: A comparison between Indonesia and Denmark
Authors: Siagian Fahrizal S. , Lubis Andi Hakim , Salwa Nabila Afifah , Firouzfar Saied
Published: June 2024

: This research was conducted to obtain an explanation of corruption eradication policies in Denmark and Indonesia. In addition, to find out the justice-based corruption eradication policy in a comparative study of Indonesia and Denmark. This research uses a normative juridical method with a literature study. Based on this, the required results are that corruption eradication policies in Indonesia and Denmark have significant differences. Denmark inserts corruption eradication provisions into each of its laws and regulations and uses a strict element of transparency in state financial management. Denmark utilizes social sanctions supported by the legal culture of its highly law-abiding society. Second, the policy reconstruction that can be used in Indonesia to eradicate corruption adopts the Danish policy. Namely, the anti-corruption agency with independent status integrates corruption eradication regulations into national legislation emphasizing strict sanctions and transparency of state financial management correlated with the wealth of state officials. The independence of the Corruption Eradication Commission is crucial. Applying Denmark’s mechanisms could lead to a breakthrough in corruption eradication in Indonesia