bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impact of Climate Change on Coral reef and Marine Life of the Lakshadweep – A Short Review
Authors: Rajkumar Desickanta , Das Dipanwita , Mukherjee Sayantika , Saha Amrita
Published: September 2023

Lakshadweep, a group of islands with one of the least studied coral atolls enclosing lagoons, submerged reefs and banks situated in the Arabian Sea, is now vulnerable due to rapid erosion, turbulent seas and rising ocean temperatures by climate change. Moreover, rising global sea levels have gradually become a critical threat that is going to impact small islands in the upcoming years. This study depicts the present status of the coral reef and the marine life of the Lakshadweep and how climate change might pose a major threat to the islands in the near future.
Trend Analysis of Climatic Variables and their Possible Impact on the Health of People in Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Narwal Himani , Rani Nisha , Neha
Published: September 2023

Climate variability has significant implications for human health, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between the two. The present study examines the trend analysis of climatic variables, and their possible impacts on health and identifies specific challenges faced by the people of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Mann-Kendall test, a non-parametric test, was used to examine temperature and rainfall trends. A survey was conducted to gauge public awareness regarding climate change and its health risks in the region. The study analysed weather patterns over 10 years, revealing fluctuating temperatures with the hottest years being 2012, 2015-17. Rainfall exhibited irregular patterns with less rainfall in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2019. Trend analysis showed significant temperature trends in Dharamshala and Kangra. Weather-related incidents and fatalities peaked during 2012-14, while diseases, such as acute respiratory infections (ARI), asthma, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and vector and water-borne diseases saw an increase over the decade. The survey results showed that the people of this region suffered mostly from respiratory problems, water-borne diseases and mental health issues. This study contributes to the existing knowledge by establishing a possible relationship between climate variability and the health of the people. Furthermore, it also provides a health database, facilitating the formulation of targeted interventions to address health-related challenges arising from the observed changes in weather patterns.
Theoretical investigation of the adsorption behavior of dibenzothiophene molecule on the surface of the pristine boron nitride nanosheet
Authors: Khaleghian Mehrnoosh , Sheikhi Masoome , Shahab Siyamak , Yahyaei Hooriye , Ahmadianarog Mahin
Published: September 2023

The adsorption of the dibenzothiophene (DBT) molecule upon the boron nitride nanosheet (BNNS) was discussed using the DFT method by M062X/6-311 + G* level of theory in the water solvent. The results of thermochemical parameters display the interaction of the DBT with BNNS is a spontaneous and exothermic process. The UV/Vis absorption analysis was carried out to predict the changes that occurred during the adsorption of the DBT upon the BNNS. Based on the FMO analysis, the value of the energy gap (Eg) of the BNNS reduced after the interaction of the DBT with the BNNS. The negative value of ΔN (-0.0048) of the DBT@BNNS complex confirms the charge transfer from DBT to the BNNS which is inconsistent with the results of the NBO analysis. QTAIM analysis displays an electrostatic interaction between BNNS and DBT. According to the results of NICS calculations, after the interaction of DBT with BNNS, all three rings A, B, and C of DBT have become more aromatic and stable in the presence of the nanosheet magnetic field. We hope that our findings can be used for modeling and designing a suitable adsorbed for the adsorptive desulfurization process.
Potassium and magnesium and cognitive decline in middle-aged adults
Authors: Harner Amanda E. , Root Martin M.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND:

Increase in dementias globally is a burden to patients, caregivers, the healthcare system, and the communities in which they live. Understanding nutritional patterns and how they may impact the prevention of these conditions will be critical moving forward. The known impact of minerals such as potassium and magnesium on conditions such as hypertension, oxidative stress, and inflammation – all of which directly impact cognitive health – warrant further study as to their potential direct effects on cognitive function.

OBJECTIVE:

To determine if low potassium and magnesium blood levels and dietary intakes are associated with cognitive decline in middle-aged adults over a 6-year span.

METHODS:

Linear regression models were used to describe the associations between potassium and magnesium intakes and cognitive function scores of participants in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC) dataset over 6 years of follow up. Associations with blood values were also assessed. Variables controlled for included total HEI score, a measure of dietary quality. 9,044 participants were included. All linear regression models were run with a 95% confidence interval.

RESULTS:

Levels of blood potassium and magnesium, in univariate as well as in multivariate analysis were found to have no significant association with cognitive decline. Likewise, intake levels of both minerals were shown to have no significant association with cognitive function.

CONCLUSIONS:

In 9,044 participants, ages 44 to 66, potassium and magnesium intake and blood serum levels were found to have no significant association with cognitive decline in fully controlled models over 6 years in the ARIC cohort.
EFFICIENCY OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS OF URBAN CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION OF REAL ESTATE IN MODERN ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Authors: Chovnyuk Yurii , Priymachenko Aleksey , Cherednichenko Petro , Shudra Nataliia
Published: September 2023

The main methods for assessing the effectiveness of investment projects of urban capital construction of real estate in modern economic conditions in the presence of inflationary processes are discussed. It shows a fundamental change in approaches to assessing the effectiveness of real estate of state property, which is associated with the cost of designing, construction, maintenance and operation of facilities, including their disposal, as well as received benefits or income, taking into account inflationary processes that exist in the modern Ukrainian economy. The analysis of the cost and expenses of the real estate object was carried out in the framework of its life cycle concept. The basic informational and methodical problems are shown and the ways of their solution concerning the introduction in Ukraine of the reasonable scientific method of the life cycle cost estimation when creating and operating the real estate objects of city capital construction which are in the state property are offered.
INTERACTION WITH MUSIC IN THE MODERN WORLD: INTEGRAL PRACTICES
Authors: Osadcha Olena , Chornomordenko Ivan
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the interaction between humans and music in the modern world. The Integral Musical Personality Model is a new approach to the study of the impact of music on human consciousness. In this work, it is proposed to consider music as a tool for self-knowledge, which allows people to better understand themselves, their values, and goals. The personality model is based on the idea that a person is a complex system consisting of different levels of consciousness. Each level is responsible for certain functions and experiences. For example, the cognitive level is responsible for thinking and rational thinking, the value level is responsible for emotions and feelings, and the spiritual level is responsible for higher spiritual experiences. Music can influence these levels of consciousness and activate them. For example, certain musical pieces can activate the cognitive level, promoting creative thinking and problem-solving. Other musical pieces can activate the value level, causing emotional and spiritual experiences. Individual musical collections can help people to better understand themselves, raise their level of consciousness and achieve spiritual growth - this is shown in the form of integral practices that a person can use today. This practice is based on the work of Ken Wilber, who developed a theory of integral consciousness.It has been applied to a variety of settings, including education, therapy, and personal development.It has the potential to be a valuable tool for understanding and using music in our lives.
Implementing Machine Learning to predict the 10-year risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Authors: Dahia Simranjeet Singh , Szabo Claudia
Published: September 2023

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, demanding accurate risk prediction models for early intervention and prevention. This project aimed to develop a Machine Learning (ML) model for predicting the 10-year risk of CVD. A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted, discussing the methods, algorithms, and data sources used in different studies, to evaluate the performance of various models. The review highlighted the potential of ML for improving CVD risk assessment, and the challenges and limitations of current research.

The UCI Heart dataset served as the training data for various ML models, including Logistic Regression (LR), Decision Trees (DT), Random Forests (RF), Support Vector Machines (SVM), Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN). To optimize model performance, Cross Validation (CV), normalization techniques, and hyperparameter tuning were employed. We report the results, comparing them with traditional models.

The implications of this research extend to improved preventive strategies and interventions, potentially alleviating the burden of CVD on individuals and healthcare systems by more targeted interventions, and the optimization of healthcare resources.
CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL ATTRIBUTES IN DIFFERENT AGROECOSYSTEMS AND PEDOFORMS IN AREIA, PARAÍBA, BRAZIL
Authors: Melo dos Santos Diego , Dos Santos Roseilton Fernandes , De Medeiros Rossana Lucena , Costa Campos Milton César , Pereira de Oliveira Flávio , Abreu Lima Renato , dos Santos Robson Vinício
Published: September 2023

Knowledge of soil attributes is a basic premise when defining land use systems, as well as in the monitoring of the properties and/or quality indicators of the cropping systems implemented. The objective of this study was to characterize the physical and chemical attributes of Argissolo and Gleissolo in areas under different uses and landforms in the municipality of Areia, PB, Brazil. Areas with different uses were selected, such as banana (Musa parasidiaca), pasture (Brachiaria brizantha), reforestation with ‘sabiá’ (Mimosa caesalpiniaefolia), and open tropical forest, as well as two relief positions (foothill and mid-slope). Samples were taken from the 0.00-0.20 and 0.20-0.40 m layers. The samples were then air-dried, crumbled, and passed through a sieve with a 2 mm mesh to obtain fine air-dried soil. Physical, chemical, and fertility analyses were carried out and cation exchange capacity, sum of bases, and base saturation were calculated. According to the results, in general, the soil physical and chemical attributes were altered by land use and landforms. Soil organic matter levels in the surface layer were higher in the deposition foothills, while in the mid-slope the forest environments (natural or forested) showed higher levels of organic matter.
HYPERTENSION IS ASSOCIATED WITH BIGGER PROSTATE VOLUME AMONG BPH PATIENTS AT dr. SOEBANDI GENERAL HOSPITAL, JEMBER
Authors: Radiva Eryadana Aqshal , Wahyudi Septa Surya , Febianti Zahrah
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective: Hypertension is one of BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) risk factors. This study was to compare the prostate volume of hypertensive-BPH patient and normotensive-BPH patient at Soebandi General Hospital Jember. Material & Methods: This is an observational analytic study with cross-sectional design conducted at Soebandi General Hospital, Jember. The data (blood pressure and prostate volume) were obtained from the medical records of BPH patients visiting the Urology Department during December 2021 until January 2022. They were analyzed with Independent T-test. Result: The results showed that there was a significant difference in prostate volume between hypertensive-BPH patients and normotensive BPH patients (p-value: 0.013). Among the BPH patients, the hypertensive groups had a bigger prostate volume than the normotensive groups. Conclusion: This study proves that hypertension is associated with bigger prostate volume among BPH patients at Soebandi General Hospital, Jember.

Keywords: Independent T-test, prostate volume, blood pressure.
URINARY BLADDER FOREIGN BODY: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Parambang Santi Ratnalia , Priyosantoso Bacilius Agung
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study aims to knowing the causes and symptoms is very important in determining the management. Case(s) presentation: A 44-year-old man came to the urology clinic with the chief complaint of painful urination after inserting an electric cable 1 meter long and 1 cm in diameter through the urethra 2 days earlier. The patient was then subjected to cystoscopy and removal of the cable using grasping forceps. Discussion: Urinary system foreign bodies can be caused by stimulation when the patient is conscious or under the influence of alcohol, mental disorder, curiosity to medical procedure (iatrogenic). Diagnosis of foreign bodies is based on history, physical examination and supporting examinations in the form of plain abdominal x-rays, ultrasound to CT-Scan. Removal of foreign bodies is adjusted to the type, size and location of foreign bodies in the urinary tract. Conclusion: Recognition of urinary system foreign bodies is very important. The various types of foreign bodies are a challenge for urologists. The selection of an appropriate operative intervention with low complications gives a good prognosis.

Keywords: Foreign body, electrical wire, bladder, cystoscopy.
5-YEAR RELATIVE SURVIVAL RATE BETWEEN SEMINOMA AND NON-SEMINOMA TESTICULAR CANCER IN SINGLE CENTER
Authors: Mantiri Ben Julian , Ginanda Putra Siregar  , Syah Mirsya Warli
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study was conducted to provide data about the survival rate of testicular cancer patients with different histology in the year 2013 – 2017 in Adam Malik General Hospital and to compare these estimates with other studies conducted in another center. Material & Methods: Medical records of testicular cancer patients from 2013 to 2017 in Adam Malik General Hospital were collected. We measured 5-year relative survival between the histology group of seminoma and non-seminoma estimated using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Also, using Kaplan-Meier for survival analysis estimated, 5-year relative survival between metastatic and non-metastatic was estimated. Results: 63 male patients (mean age 27.5 ± 17.6 years old) were included in this study. The distribution of histology were non-seminoma (53.9%), seminoma (39.9%), non-Hodgkin lymphoma (4.7%), and gonadoblastoma (1.5%). The 5-year relative survival rate was 82.5% for the seminoma group and 80.9 % for the non-seminoma group. The 5-year survival rate in the seminoma group with metastatic was 77.8% and in the non-metastatic group was 87.3 %. The 5-year survival rate in the non-seminoma group with metastatic was 74.6 % and in the non-metastatic group was 88.9 %. Conclusion: 5-year relative survival was better for the seminoma group than the non-seminoma group. Moreover, non-metastasis seminoma was found to have a better outcome than the metastatic group. Despite that, in the non-metastatic group, it is found that non-seminoma testicular cancer has a better survival rate than seminoma testicular cancer.

Keywords: 5-year relative survival rate, seminoma, non-seminoma, testicular cancer.
PRIMARY SUPRARENAL GLANDULAR TUBERCULOSIS MIMICKING A MALIGNANT TUMOR
Authors: Satria Hikmat , Seputra Kurnia Penta , Purnomo Basuki Bambang
Published: September 2023

ABSTRAK

Objective: Our case demonstrates effective tuberculosis-related Addison's disease care with laparoscopic adrenalectomy and anti-tuberculosis medication. Case(s) Presentation: A 43-year-old patient complained of left flank pain for two months before admission, unexplained weight loss, general weakness, decreased appetite, and without long-term cough. The physical examination resulted in hyperpigmentation on the fingers of both hands. MRI revealed an enlarged left adrenal gland and the blood test showed elevated cortisol to 1668 mmol/L. Three-port left laparoscopic transperitoneal adrenalectomy was used. Histopathology results showed epitheloid histiocytes that formed granulomas with caseous necrosis and Datia Langerhans cells referring to tuberculosis; no malignancy was found from the same sample. Discussion: Addison's illness is the primary cause of tuberculosis. Due to the widespread use of anti-TB medications, the incidence of adrenal tuberculosis has been on the decline recently; nonetheless, in developing nations, tuberculosis is still the predominant cause of Addison's disease. Conclusion: Surgery and standard treatment for extrapulmonary tuberculosis were adequate to diagnose and alleviate the symptoms of cortisol disturbance caused by Addison’s disease.

Keywords: Endocrine glands, adrenalectomy, tuberculosis endocrine.
Impact of the coordination system on intergovernmental cooperation: Focusing on recognizing the effectiveness of the dispute settlement system and the local financial mediation system
Authors:   The Korean Association For Local Administration, Kim Changjin
Published: September 2023

The study examined how the perception of the effectiveness of the dispute mediation institution and the local financial coordination system affects intergovernmental cooperation. To this end, the study conducted a comprehensive analysis using crosssectional regression analysis and joint OLS based on the “Survey on Intergovernmental Relations(IGR)” data(2011, 2014, 2017, 2020) provided by the Korea Institute of Public Administration.
Summarizing the results, the perception of the effectiveness of the dispute mediation system and the local financial coordination system had a static effect on the perception of intergovernmental cooperation, and the sense of cooperation among public officials and financial decentralization also had a static effect.
Based on this, in order to further promote intergovernmental cooperation, policy implications such as changing the perception of not only the local self-government system but also the dispute mediation system and the local financial coordination system were proposed.
A Study on the Improvement of Trust in Local Public Enterprises: Focusing on the mediating effect of residents’ participation
Authors:   The Korean Association For Local Administration, Kim Jukyong , Kim Myungsang , Kang Younghoon
Published: September 2023

This study is an empirical analysis of the factors influencing the trust in local public enterprises, conducted to ensure trust and to promote more community-friendly local public enterprises. For the empirical analysis of this study, communication factors and socio-economic benefits were set as independent variables, and residents’ participation factors were used as mediators. To verify the hypothesis of this study, a survey was conducted targeting residents over the age of 20 living in 16 cities, and 488 questionnaires were collected and used for empirical analysis.
The empirical analysis results showed that communication factors, socio-economic benefits, and residents’ participation factors all significantly affect the trust in local public enterprises. Based on the empirical analysis results, there are a few steps that local public enterprises need to take in order to secure the trust of the residents. First, they need to establish a ‘citizen shareholder group’ where local residents can participate and provide opinions. Second, they need to prepare measures for co-prosperity cooperation with local residents for creating shared value (CSV). Lastly, not only should they prepare regular communication venues for communication with residents and development of co-prosperity cooperation, which are indicators of local public enterprise management evaluation, but also executives and members should make efforts for active co-prosperity activities and establishment of systems.
Phosphatized bacteria from the cretaceous phosphorites of Syria, Palmyra region
Authors: Alzammar M. , Zhegallo E. A.
Published: September 2023

Background. Phosphatized bacteria of various shapes and numerous structures resulting from their vital activity have been found in the Late Cretaceous (Campanian) of Palmyra phosphorites deposits in Syria. Despite their great importance in the formation of phosphorite deposits, these bacteria have not been previously described in publications on Syrian phosphorites. This fact determines the relevance and originality of this study.

   Aim. To identify and describe varieties of bacterial microfossils in Syrian phosphorites.

   Materials and methods. The research material included the authors’ collection of phosphorites from the phosphate layers of the Alsharqiya quarry, thin sections for optical microscopy and samples for electron microscopic analysis. The photos of thin sections were obtained using a MIKMED-5 opticalmicroscope (Russia). A SEM analysis was conducted using a TESCAN VEGA-3, TESCAN VEGA-2 electron microscope (Czech Republic). A semi-quantitative elemental analysis of the sample composition was performed using an EVO-50 Zeiss electron microscope with an INCA Oxford 350 microanalyzer (UK). The samples were sputtered with gold.

   Results. Five varieties of phosphatized bacteria, and five different structures formed as a result of their vital activity were identified. The internal structure of phosphate grains due to the activity of bacteria was established.

   Conclusions. In addition to macrobionts (foraminifera, bivalves, bone remains, and other organic remains), a variety of bacteria were involved in the formation of Syrian phosphorites at the stage of sedimentation and diagenesis.
Optimization of Microclimate Parameters in Educational Institutions with air Local Recovery Systems
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Savelenko Ivan , Petrova Kateryna ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kotysh Andrii ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Sirikov Oleksandr ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: September 2023

The aim is to develop an automatic local air recovery system to ensure thermal comfort and the normative composition of the air environment in educational institution premises. Improving the efficiency of local air recovery systems while maintaining optimal microclimate parameters is possible through the enhancement of automatic control systems for local recovery devices. An automatic air local recovery control system has been developed, which guarantees optimal microclimate parameters in educational institution premises. Computer simulation modeling has been applied to control the microclimate system based on temperature and CO2 concentration. The advantages of the proposed system have been identified, which reduced the duration of exceeding the maximum allowable level of CO2 concentration by 49.5% and decreased the CO2 concentration by 13.1% within the specified temperature limits.
Influence of Operational Factors on the Remaining Resource of Metal Structures of Wheeled Vehicles
Authors:   Western Ukrainian National University, Zakharchuk Vasyl , Kudinov Valery ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Kudinov Ihor ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Biryuchinsky Vitaly ,   Western Ukrainian National University
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of researching the influence of operational factors on the residual resource of metal structures of wheeled vehicles. Corrosion of metal structures of wheeled vehicles significantly reduces the resource and reliability of vehicles. Failure due to the combined action of corrosion and operational loads is caused by complex factors that can be divided into internal and external. Internal - traditionally considered as dependent on the chemical composition. External factors include corrosive destruction due to the external environment, which includes: atmospheric exposure, methods of operation and storage. The influence of moisture, mineral fertilizers and their combinations significantly reduces the resource of the structural elements of agricultural machines, especially when the protective coating is damaged. Corrosion damage is formed on such surfaces of load-bearing nodes of metal structures, corrosion-fatigue surface cracks are born, which grow to critical sizes, and there is a danger of machine failure. Classical methods of calculation-experimental assessment of durability at the stage of initiation of fatigue cracks in structural systems are based on the assumption of integrity of materials and the inadmissibility of fatigue damage in the most dangerous intersections of structural elements. These approaches do not provide adequate forecasting of the machine's resource, so it is necessary to apply the provisions of the mechanics of destruction.
Theoretical and Methodological Principles of Increasing the Efficiency of the Use of a Fleet of Cars in Regional Transport Systems and Enterprises Based on Leasing Relations
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Aulin Viktor , Liashuk Oleg ,   Ivan Pulyuy Ternopil National Technical University, Hrinkiv Andrey ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Lysenko Serhii ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Hud Viktor ,   Ivan Pulyuy Ternopil National Technical University, Teslia Volodymyr ,   Ivan Pulyuy Ternopil National Technical University
Published: September 2023

This work examines the problem of technical and economic efficiency of purchasing new transport vehicles by motor vehicle enterprises of the region by purchase and with the help of leasing relations in order to increase their productivity and efficiency. It is shown that there is a need to create the theoretical and methodological foundations of the leasing of transport vehicles, as one of the ways to re-equip the system of vehicles in the regions of Ukraine and increase the efficiency of their use on the basis of leasing relations. It is substantiated that when developing the foundations, it is expedient to base the system on improving the technical condition of machines with the appropriate strategy of their maintenance and repair. A structural diagram of the system of transport vehicles of the region and motor transport enterprises, which have a modular structure of rolling stock, was built. The main tasks in the development of issues of new leasing relations are outlined. When determining the number of leasing objects, the matrix of the system of technical effects of operations was used, according to the strategy of maintenance and repair of transport vehicles. When creating the theoretical and methodological foundations of the technical and economic efficiency of leasing, the costs for the implementation of maintenance and repair operations of transport vehicles were considered. It is noted that when leasing, it is important to assess the technical condition of transport vehicles by diagnosing them. The work defines the conditions under which it is expedient to develop leasing relations and when motor vehicle enterprises simply buy new vehicles. The sequence of the assessment of the corresponding costs is shown.
Study of the Stress-Deformation State of the Bottom of the Semi-Trailer Truck Body Depending on the Placement of the Jumpers
Authors:   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Hevko Ivan , Pyndus Yuriy ,   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Levkovich Mykhailo ,   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Teslia Volodymyr ,   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Gupka Andriy ,   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University, Sipravska Maria ,   Ternopil Ivan Puluj National Technical University
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to study the influence of the geometric parameters of the elements of the bottom of the body of a truck semi-trailer on its stress-strain state. To solve this problem, a combination of analytical, numerical and experimental methods is used to investigate the stress-strain state of the structure in car bodies. With help of the stress-strain method, a comprehensive study of the bodies of cargo semi-trailers was carried out, which led to the development of innovative engineering solutions aimed at increasing their technical and economic indicators. This was achieved by analyzing the influence of various factors on the structure and design features. The research results were obtained on the basis of the stress-strain state (SST) using advanced methods of engineering analysis, in particular, using the specialized SolidWorks software complex on a CAD model representing the body of a semi-trailer truck. The results obtained after conducting these studies serve as the basis for making engineering decisions aimed at improving the design of the truck body.
Experience of Using Modern Formwork in the Construction of Monolithic Buildings in the City of Kropyvnytskyi
Authors:   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Skrynnik Ivan , Fedotova Marianna ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Darienko Victor ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University, Kislun Oleg ,   Central Ukrainian National Technical University
Published: September 2023

This work highlights the extent to which the construction industry is equipped with the latest technologies, and analyzes the foreign practice of introducing innovations. An example of the application of innovative technologies in monolithic construction, in particular the use of work automation and the introduction of nanotechnology, is presented. The pace of development of the urban environment in general and construction in particular requires the introduction of innovative technologies in residential construction. The analysis of modern trends in the introduction of new construction technologies and materials in economically developed countries of the world allows us to assert that the basis of dynamic introduction into practice for the next 10-20 years will be materials and technologies obtained on the basis of achievements and developments in the field of monolithic construction. The rapid development of the latest technologies, on the one hand, involves the use of the achieved results of fundamental research in applied areas of the construction industry, and on the other hand, the development of monolithic construction itself is impossible without new approaches to the design and construction of objects. The use of monolithic construction is one of the most popular and promising directions in the construction industry all over the world. Its technology makes it possible to erect buildings of any architectural complexity and number of floors in a short period of time. This is the process of building buildings from reinforced concrete, which is an iron structure (frame) filled with concrete. Due to the hardness of the metal and the strength of the cement coating, these structures are able to withstand enormous loads, thereby ensuring the durability of the buildings. Having many advantages over other types of construction, this technology is used both in civil and industrial construction. It is used in the construction of private houses, residential complexes, office centers, warehouses, garages, reservoirs and swimming pools, etc. The quality of the construction of a monolithic building depends on the correct execution of construction works using special equipment and materials at all technological stages of its construction.
Road Traffic Safety Research in Ternopol
Authors:   Western Ukrainian National University, Popovych Pavlo , Rozum Ruslan ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Murovanyi Ihor ,   Lutsk National Technical University, Buryak Mykola ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Berezka Kateryna ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Petrynyuk Nataliya ,   Western Ukrainian National University, Loik Ihor ,   Western Ukrainian National University
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of researching road safety issues in the city of Ternopil with the structuring of established actual deficiencies according to the main indicators. As a result of the analysis of traffic flows in the morning period, the most problematic sections of the street and road network were identified. In general, it is observed that in the evening peak period, the speed of traffic flows on the street and road network is significantly lower than in the morning peak period. In order to analyze road traffic safety in the city of Ternopil, a cartographic method was used, which involves superimposing on the map data arrays regarding traffic accident statistics for 2018-2020. This approach makes it possible to determine the places of concentration of road accidents, however, during the analysis, it was found that road accidents in Ternopil mostly occur along the main streets without clearly defined places of concentration. In this regard, a conditional indicator of the danger of transport corridors of Ternopil was derived, which is determined by the ratio of the number of road accidents with victims to the total length of the street, which also allows analyzing the predominant location (clustering) of road accidents with victims in each district of the city. The current policy and practices of Ternopil in the field of road safety management need improvement. In the city, repair work is regularly carried out to maintain the roadway and technical equipment in proper condition, but the quality and volume of the work performed do not fully cover the need to ensure traffic safety and provide information to road users. In general, it can be stated that Ternopil is a city that is just starting proactive actions in the field of traffic safety ("starting city"). In this, it favorably differs from the vast majority of other regional centers, in which the problem of traffic safety is not even discussed so far, and consideration of this issue in terms of sustainable urban mobility of the Ternopil urban territorial community.
The Effectiveness of a Training Model Based on Sufism for Enhancing Self-esteem
Authors: Julaikhah Astin , Sarkadi Sarkadi , Muhab Sukro
Published: September 2023

The goal of this investigation was to discover the effectiveness of Sufism-based training in increasing the self-esteem of elementary school teachers. This study uses a qualitative and quantitative approach. This research uses a quasi-experimental method. This study's sample consisted of public elementary school instructors in the South Jakarta area in DKI Jakarta Province, with a total of 50 teachers. The experiment in this study was the provision of interventions using training techniques or tasawuf-based training. Researchers conducted measurements (pre-test) and post-test. The results showed that the Sufism-based training model given to teachers proved beneficial in raising elementary school teachers' self-esteem in the South Jakarta area of DKI Province. This condition can be seen from the results of the tests carried out either through the t test, or the test using the n gain score. The tests that have been carried out are pretest and posttest.
Lancsbox software options for the prospective investigation of the multilingual corpus for European studies
Authors: Andrushenko О. Iu.
Published: September 2023

The paper presents a comparative analysis of the lexeme European in two language variations (British and American English) based on the built-in corpora represented by newspapers, fiction, etc. that are licensed by LancsBox software (AmE06 and BE06 respectively). The investigation describes the algorithms of implementing linguistic research as part of the project taught during the course “Multilingual Corpus and its Resources for European Studies (KNLU)” (Erasmus+ Program). The LancsBox user-friendly software, that works with major operating systems, has proved to be a powerful manager for compiling and using the existing corpora. It enables to visualize the textual data based on the following software package tools: KWIC, GraphColl, Words, Ngrams, Wizard, etc. essential for the study of a specific linguistic unit. The statistical analysis of both corpora under analysis has revealed that the word European belongs to the lexemes that are seldom employed in the language. The comparison of the two variations has shown that the word occurs in similar top-ten frequent collocates, however, the GraphColl tool visualization has indicated the major differences between two сorpora. Thus, in British English Corpus N+N structures are more commonly employed and are more vibrant than in American English Corpus. The t-test has proved a statistically significant difference between the corpora with regard to the linguistic variable European. These data may testify to cultural differences between the users of two language variations taking into account that both сorpora represent the same time frame.
European transformation of higher education in Ukraine – an opinion translated into action: the case for Computational Linguistics at Kyiv National Linguistic University
Authors: Vasko R. V. , O. V. Vakhovska O. V.
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we show how the new educational value is created and managed at Kyiv National Linguistic University taking its strategic direction towards the transformation that the higher education of Ukraine begins to undergo in its harmonization with that of Europe, in the face of the grand challenges and in response to the grand changes that are now revamping Ukraine and the world.We seek to add an interpretive depth to the concept of transformation by particularizing that this must necessarily be a change in the content, rather than merely a change in the form, which generally is the case with metamorphoses, when it is an input to the content that causes the form to change. To this end, we document the onset and the stage-by-stage development of an academic course in Computational Linguistics that in its evolution migrated from the periphery to the core of the educational program it is part of, creating a sustainable European educational culture in the educational space of the University.We give a comprehensive account of our concerted educational action in launching the course, and unpack our understanding of how exactly the course contributes to the professional and personal transformation of its students, on the one hand, and to the big transformation of higher education in Ukraine, on the other. We show that our action was informed by our educational praxis with which we continuously engaged in making the artifacts constitutive of the culture: the educational materials that we developed, and the pedagogical and psychological choices that we made when tailoring particular learning experiences for the students. All these in a tandem form our educational practice that we in this paper specify as one endowed with a European spirit. This practice is the input that we prove was transformative throughout the educational change.The course in Computational Linguistics at Kyiv National Linguistic University ensures the quality of higher education according to European standards, contributing to the national repute and internationalization of the University.
Verbalization of the concept WORD in Myroslav Dochynets’ creative works
Authors: Minchak H. B. , Zaskaleta V. P.
Published: September 2023

The article describes the structure and means of verbalization of one of the basic concepts in the individual author’s conceptual worldview of Myroslav Dochynets – the concept word. It is proved that the cross-cutting cultural concept in the writer’s work is connected with the spiritual sphere, with a person’s faith and morality, which is confirmed by the frequency of use, in particular in intertextems – titles of works and their epigraphs. The components of the nuclear, core, and peripheral zones of the concept field are described, actualizing the conceptual, figurative, and value components in the structure of the concept word. We determine the three-dimensionality of the given concept in Myroslav Dochynets’ works: mystical – creative – dualistic, which is metaphorically verbalized in actual metaphors, similes, personifications, epithets. The micro-contexts from the works of the writer presented in the article clearly testify to the involvement in the concept of the components of the moral-ethical and mental plans related to the implementation of the dichotomies own – others, good – evil, truth – lies, with the identification of the word with a person, with their people. It is found that this goes beyond the interpretation of the concept, verbalized in explanatory dictionaries of the Ukrainian language, and testifies to its originality in the cognitive continuum, its deep philosophical background, secret essence and archetypal character, which is stipulated by the writer’s attraction to folklore, Christian perception of the environment. The description of the verbalized concept, firstly, can be useful for compiling a semantic dictionary of the Ukrainian language and expanding the dictionary of the language of creative personalities of Ukraine in the second half of the 20th – beginning of the 21st century; secondly, it can be useful in the process of studying the Ukrainian language as a foreign language, because it produces illustrative material for learning the deep meanings of the national conceptual sphere.
Expressive means of linguistic expressiveness in the texts of anthologies about the Russo-Ukrainian war
Authors: Pashynska L. M. , Shkola H. M.
Published: September 2023

The article analyzes the expressive means of linguistic expressiveness in the texts of anthologies about the Russo-Ukrainian war. It is determined that spatio-temporal components, toponyms, stylistic figures, phraseological units, with the help of which the authors convey the emotional state and their own vision of the war, add expressiveness to the analyzed works. The illustrative examples given in the paper show that the most frequently used figurative means are various types of toponyms: choronyms, astionyms, drymonyms, which acquire symbolic meaning and perform nominative, stylistic and localization functions. They help the reader imagine the place where the events take place and their use is mostly metaphorical. It is proven that expressive sounding is created by various stylistic figures: antonomasia, antithesis, deonymization, hyperbole, synecdoche, onomatopoeia. The most common artistic device is antithesis, which gives the texts of anthologies emotionality, expressiveness and imagery. Intensity and duration of the action are emphasized by repetition, which performs reinforcing, isolating, emotional-expressive and structural functions. It is found out that the authors of anthologies use various means of expression, in particular sensory images, among which visual perception prevails. The results show that black, gray, dark colors predominate in the analyzed texts, with the help of which the writers convey the lyrical hero’s feelings of pain, sadness, joylessness caused by the realities of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Emotional and evaluative modality is imbedded in lexical and phraseological neologisms that characterize modern reality. Taken together, these results suggest that in the texts of the anthologies about the Russo-Ukrainian war, emotionality of the expression is achieved by figurative and stylistic means of language.
Linguopragmatic adaptation of the synodal translation of biblical texts in various genres of graphic novels
Authors: Solovei D. O.
Published: September 2023

The article highlights the main trends in the development of painted narratives known as illuminated manuscripts from the perspective of their transformation into religious-adventure comics and presents the analysis of the brief history of its emergence and transformation. Special attention is paid to the evolution of illuminated manuscripts from ancient cave paintings and manuscript illustrations to contemporary comics. In particular, the study reveals that illuminated manuscripts or painted narratives originated in ancient times as a means of conveying information and stories. They were depicted on rocks, temple walls, and later in manuscripts. As illuminated manuscripts evolved, they became more complex and multifaceted, combining images with text to narrate stories. However, to overcome the barriers of linguistic diversity, it was necessary to find a method of adapting illuminated manuscripts for different cultures and languages. Thus, comics, using a sequence of images with short texts to tell a story, emerged in the late 19th century and gained popularity worldwide. They helped artists and writers combine visuals and dialogue to create engaging and captivating narratives. Later on, comics found their application in religious themes as well. The history of the development of religious-adventure comics attests to their popularity and influence on culture. Religious-adventure comics became a means of popularizing religious stories, moral and spiritual values among many readers, especially the young ones. In addition to religious themes, comics cover a wide range of genres, including adventures, fantasy, mysticism, and social issues. They can come in various formats, from comic strips to graphic novels. The research results provide the analysis of comics, focusing on the most popular works and genres in this field. At the same time, the linguo-pragmatic adaptation of the synodal translation of biblical texts in multi-genre graphic prose has prospects for investigating linguistic means, stylistic devices, translation solutions, and their impact on the perception of the text. It can show how graphic images, composition, and text placement influence the conveyance of its content and identify which genres of biblical texts are the most amenable to adaptation in graphic prose and what aspects of the genre change in such adaptation.