bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KİŞİLER ARASI İLETİŞİMDE EMPATİNİN İŞYERİ MUTLULUĞUNA ETKİSİ
Authors: ÖZMEN Mehmet , HANIMOGLU Bengisu
Published: August 2023

İletişim tüm çağlarda var olan duyguların, düşüncelerin ifade edilmesine yarayan bir süreçtir. Geçmişten bu yana insanlar birbirini anlamak için şekiller çizmiş, semboller oluşturmuş, beden dili ve konuşma dilini kullanmıştır. Ancak günümüzde gündelik hayatın koşuşturmacasından, yoğunluğundan dolayı bazı insanların iletişim sürecini çok önemsemediği, birbirini anlamak için çaba sarf etmediği görülmektedir. Gündelik hayatta yaşanan bu iletişim sorunu, empati duygusundan yoksun olma hali çalışanların iş hayatındaki ilişkilerine de yansımaktadır. Kişiler arası iletişimde empati duygusundan yoksun olanlarla çalışan kişilerin mutlulukları da iletişim sürecinden etkilenebilmektedir. Bu doğrultuda yapılan çalışmanın temel amacı, kişiler arası iletişimde önemli bir faktör olan empati duygusunun, işyeri arkadaşı kaynaklı mutluluk ve iş yeri mutluluğu üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktır. Çalışmada nicel araştırma yöntemleriyle Burdur ili Bucak İlçesinde faaliyette bulunan mermer fabrikalarındaki 271 çalışanın katılımıyla veriler toplanmış ve analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Analiz sonucunda empati duygusunun, işyeri arkadaşı kaynaklı ve iş yeri mutluluğu üzerinde pozitif yönde anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
ERKEN CUMHURİYET DÖNEMİNDE EKONOMİNİN TÜRKLEŞTİRİLMESİ KİTABININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: DEĞİRMENCİ Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Altı asırdan fazla büyük bir coğrafyaya hükmetmiş Osmanlı Devletinden miras kalan ekonomi-politik durumu yeni kurulan Cumhuriyetin ne şekilde dönüştürdüğü, Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarını araştırmakla anlaşılacaktır. Bu düşünceden hareketle Murat Koraltürk’ün kaleme aldığı “Erken Cumhuriyet Döneminde Ekonominin Türkleştirilmesi” bize o dönemin genel bir çerçevesini çizmekte yardımcı olmaktadır. Yazar eserinde dönemin ekonomi-politik durumunu detaylı bir şekilde ele almıştır. Bizim bu çalışmamızda adı geçen eserin daha iyi anlaşılmasını sağlamak ve aynı alanda yapılacak olan diğer çalışmalara referans olmasını sağlamak amacıyla değerlendirmesi yapılacaktır.
EXCHANGE DIPLOMACY IN THE MATTER OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: OZEL Meltem
Published: August 2023

Around the world, cultural and educational events are employed as a component of public diplomacy. Due to cultural and educational activities, there is a growth in mutual understanding between nations and a strengthening of long-term relations. Countries must listen to what others have to say in order to develop and effectively articulate their own interests. This is necessary for exchange programs to be effective public diplomacy tools. People get more connected to one another as they get to know and understand one another, miscommunications are cleared up, and lasting relationships are developed to open doors for various types of partnerships. By assessing virtual Erasmus+ mobility in the framework of exchange diplomacy during the Covid-19 Pandemic phase, this study seeks to ascertain the status of making a contribution to public diplomacy. Answers to the research questions posed in the purpose section of the study are sought through structured interviews with international students using descriptive analysis, one of the qualitative research methodologies. This study is the first to evaluate virtual mobility within the context of exchange diplomacy, and it shows that programs for virtual exchange will also support public diplomacy.
BİLGİ VE İLETİŞİM TEKNOLOJİLERİNDE YAŞANAN GELİŞMELERİN İNSAN SAĞLIĞI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİLERİ
Authors: TEMİZ Nurcan
Published: August 2023

Bilgi ve iletişim teknolojileri (BIT) bilgi toplumunun en önemli araçlarıdır. Bu teknolojiler sayesinde doğru bilgiye doğru zamanda erişmek mümkün hale gelmiştir. Bilgi toplumuna geçiş sürecinde gelişen teknolojinin sunmuş olduğu imkanlar bir yandan insanların hayatını kolaylaştırırken diğer yandan insan sağlığına ve çevreye ciddi zararlar vermektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı BIT’de yaşanan gelişmelerin insan sağlığı üzerindeki etkisini incelemeye çalışmaktır. Bu amaçla yapılan literatür taramasıyla çalışmada bilgi toplumu ve BIT kavramları incelenmiş ve BIT’de meydana gelen gelişmelerin insan sağlığı üzerindeki olumsuz etkileri açıklanmaya çalışılmıştır. Çalışmada ayrıca BİT’deki gelişmelerin insan yaşamı üzerindeki olumlu etkilerine de değinilmiştir. Çalışmada söz konusu kavramlar teorik çerçevede incelenmiştir.
EVLİLİK DOYUMU KADIN VE ERKEKLERDE FARKLI MI SEYREDER?
Authors: AKAN Mustafa , ÜNAL Süheyla , GÜRER Hüseyin
Published: August 2023

Kadın ve erkeklerin biyopsikososyal açıdan farklı özellikler taşımaları yanı sıra toplumsal değişim süreçleri eşlerin evlilik doyumunu etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmada; erkeklerin evlilik doyumlarının kadınlara göre daha düşük bulunacağı, hayata küsme düzeyi yüksek olanların evlilik doyumlarının düşük olacağı, evlilik doyumu düşük olanların psikiyatrik ölçek puanlarının daha yüksek bulunacağı hipotezlerinin test edilmesi amaçlandı. Tüm katılımcılara sosyodemografik veri formu, yaşam olayları tarama listesi, kısa semptom envanteri (KSE), travma sonrası hayata küsme bozukluğu (TSHKB) ölçeği, evlilik yaşamı ölçeği (EYÖ) uygulandı. Örneklemin %51.8’inin (n=352) kadın, %48.2’sinin (n=327) erkeklerden oluştuğu, yaş ortalamasının 39.57±7.91, EYÖ ortalamasının 35.80±8.68, TSHKB ölçeği ortalamasının 32.06±17.62, KSE ortalamasının 47.79±38.36 olduğu belirlendi. Kadınların erkeklere göre evlilik yaşamı ölçeğinde düşük, hayata küsme bozukluğu ölçeğinde ve kısa semptom envanteri toplam puanında daha yüksek puan aldıkları saptandı. Hayata küsme bozukluğu (HKB) olan kadın ve erkek gruplarında EYÖ toplam puanları HKB olmayanlara göre istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı şekilde daha düşük bulundu (p<0.001). EYÖ yüksek ve düşük grupların HKBÖ ve KSE alt ölçek puanları arasında hem kadınlarda hem de erkeklerde istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı fark oluştu. Evlilik doyumunun düşük olması, hayata küsme ve psikiyatrik semptomatolojinin yüksek olması arasında karşılıklı bir ilişkinin varlığı düşünülebilir.
Solid waste management by RDF production from landfilled waste to renewable fuel of Nonthaburi
Authors: Rahotharn Udorn , Khemkhao Maneerat , Kaewpengkrow Prangtip Rittichote
Published: August 2023

A worldwide increase in waste production and energy demand as the world's population grows and consumes more resources: therefore, sustainable waste management strategies are important. The goal of this work is to research the guidelines for the appropriate RDF production and landfill waste management of the Nonthaburi province, Thailand. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) produced from landfilled Waste (LW) in Nonthaburi was investigated the physicochemical. The following procedure has implemented for the production of LW to RDF of 25 tons/hr of LW; (i) the LW was placed in a pre-shredder, which was followed by a primary crusher; (ii) metals were removed from the waste stream using a magnetic separator; (iii) the LW was transferred using a conveyor belt to a dynamic disc screen, where recyclable waste was separated into smaller sizes less than 80 mm.; (iv) the waste passed through an air separator to reject high-density materials (soil and glass); (v) the undesired material were separated manually, and (vi) the desired material were baled. RDF composition consisted of 78.16-67.93% plastics, 2.29 -4.34% rubber, 1.27% wood, 1.53-2.19 % textile, and other (soil-like material) 12.19-26.72%. The proximate and elemental analysis of RDF was determined according to the ASTM method. The moisture content was reduced, and the heating value increased to 18.08-29.41 MJ/kg. The results suggested high carbon and low nitrogen content suitable for energy conversion. The separation can effectively convert LW to RDF, which can be applied as an alternative fuel. Therefore, RDF can contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.
Health and commercial relevance of Garcinia species: Key scientometric analyses from three decades of research
Authors: Oyenihi Omolola Rebecca , George Toyosi Timilehin , Oyenihi Ayodeji Babatunde , Omotola Elizabeth Oyinkansola , Ojo Oluwafemi Adeleke , Ayeleso Ademola Olabode , Oguntibeju Oluwafemi
Published: August 2023

Garcinia species (G. indica, G. cambogia, G. kola and G. mangostana) represent some of the most sought-after herbs globally due to their impressive medicinal qualities, hence the ever-growing interest of researchers into these plants. In this study, an extensive bibliometric analysis of the available research outputs on the widely-known Garcinia species was conducted to appraise the progress made and also highlight the future focus of research on the plants. The published articles (original and conference articles) on the selected species from 1991 to 2021 were retrieved from Scopus® database, scrutinized and further analyzed using the VOS viewer software. Over 2000 research outputs were published posting an annual publication rate of 75 articles, which have altogether garnered almost 37000 citations within the period under review. Of the 85 country affiliations on the publications, 5, which include India, Thailand, Nigeria, Indonesia, and the United States have cumulatively contributed two-thirds of the total outputs. The institutions; the University of Ibadan (97), Prince Songkla University (52) and Mahidol University (50) have the most publications revealing their research focus on herbs. However, in terms of individual influence, Prof E.O. Farombi, of the University of Ibadan, led the pack with an impressive 42 publications (1585 citations) on Garcinia kola followed by Prof Y.W. Chin of the Seoul National University, South Korea with 23 publications (452 citations) on Garcinia mangostana. The versatility in the health applications of these species especially as sources for new therapeutics, nutraceuticals or functional food ingredients, has been the main driver of the research within the past three decades. Recent research undertakings have demonstrated the potential industrial uses of herbs in the clothing and petroleum industries and these may dominate the research emphases in the immediate future.
Improving grain yield and quality by enhancing accumulation of zinc in rice under subtropical condition
Authors: Jahan Umme Atia , Kheya Sinthia Afsana , Sarker Uttam Kumer , Kaysar Md. Salahuddin , Sumon Mahmud Hossain , Chaki Apurbo Kumar , Uddin Md. Romij
Published: August 2023

One of the primary abiotic factors limiting rice production is zinc (Zn) deficiency. Effective management of Zn in rice soils is crucial, as rice is a staple crop for many nations. To address this issue, a pot trial was conducted at the net house of the Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh,from December 2019 to May 2020. The trail aimed to assess the impact of zinc on yield performance and grain zinc content of rice. The experiment employed a completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications, involving the applications of six different rates of Zn to three distinct varieties of boro rice. The result revealed that BRRI dhan28 exhibited superior yield and yield-related traits when treated with 12 kg Zn ha-1. Meanwhile, the application of 10 kg Zn ha-1 resulted in the highest Zn content in the grain of BRRI dhan74, considering the quantity of Zn accumulated by the grain. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that applying 12 kg of Zn ha-1 is likely the optimal Zn management strategy to achieve outstanding performance in the rice cultivar BRRI dhan28. Furthermore, applying 10 kg of Zn ha-1 may enhance the Zn content of the grain in BRRI dhan74.
Study of the Effect of Nanosecond Laser Texturing on the Corrosion Behavior of Ti6Al4V and Ti6Al4V Parts Produced by Powder Bed Fusion
Authors: Martins Queiroz Fernanda , Ribeiro Gleicy de Lima Xavier , de Castro Renato Spacini , dos Santos Rogério Góes , Vieira Alexandre , Terada Maysa , Bugarin Aline de Fátima Santos , de Rossi Wagner , Costa Isolda
Published: August 2023

Combining metallic additive manufacturing with laser texturing could be an alternative in obtaining parts with functional hydrophilic surfaces, which improves osteointegration. Careful study of the corrosion behavior of the surfaces obtained is necessary, because the evolution of this phenomenon can influence the osteointegration of the implant, causing the release of metal ions in the body and even the rejection of the component. This study compared the corrosion behavior of laser texturing Ti6Al4V components with components manufactured using laser power bed fusion of the same alloy followed by laser texturing. Their microstructure, roughness, wettability, and electrochemical behavior were analyzed, and different morphologies and microtopographies were observed comparing both samples. The electrochemical tests obtained indicate that Ti6Al4V showed higher corrosion resistance than L-PBF Ti6Al4V after laser texturing. The results suggest that laser texturing can encourage cell proliferation and osseointegration on the surface of Ti6Al4V biomedical implants.
Monitoring the Process and Characterizing Symptoms of Suckling Mouse Inoculation Promote Isolating Viruses from Ticks
Authors: Tang Shuang , Hu Sijing , Xiao Jian , Zhang Yanfang , Su Zhengyuan , Wu Qiaoli , Yang Juan , Liu Xijia , Zhang Zhong , Zhu Qiong , Shi Junming , Moming Abilimiti , Deng Yali , Fan Zhaojun , Guo Rong , Sun Surong , Zhang Yujiang , Shen Shu , Deng Fei
Published: August 2023

Objective:

Suckling mouse inoculation is an important method that has been used for years to isolate viruses from ticks; however, this method has usually been briefly described in the literature on a case-by-case basis upon successful isolation rather than providing extensive details.

Methods:

This study describes the procedure from preparation of tick homogenates to identification of virus isolation using the suckling mouse inoculation method. The transient and persistent features were characterized and the incidence of manifestations that developed in the suckling mice, especially in mice from which viruses were isolated, is reported.

Results:

We identified 22 symptoms that developed in mice, including 13 transient symptoms that recovered by the end of the observation period and 7 persistent symptoms that the mice suffered from throughout the observation period. Persistent symptoms (lateral positioning and dead) and transient symptoms (malaise, emaciation, and difficulty turning over) were the main symptoms based on the high overall incidence. Moreover, we showed that mice from which viruses were isolated had a concentrated period and advanced days of disease onset.

Conclusion:

This study provides detailed information necessary for better use of suckling mouse inoculation to isolate viruses from ticks, which may benefit optimization of this method to identify, discover, and acquire tick-borne viruses.
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEAS) Is an Endogenous Kv7 Channel Modulator That Reduces Kv7/M-Current Suppression and Inflammatory Pain
Authors: Alhassen Lamees , Alhassen Wedad , Wong Cindy , Sun Yuxuan , Xia Zelin , Civelli Olivier , Hoshi Naoto
Published: August 2023

Neuronal Kv7 voltage-gated potassium channels generate the M-current and regulate neuronal excitability. Here, we report that dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) is an endogenous Kv7 channel modulator that attenuates Gq-coupled receptor-induced M-current suppression. DHEAS reduced muscarinic agonist-induced Kv7-current suppression of Kv7.1, Kv7.2, Kv7.4, or Kv7.5 homomeric currents and endogenous M-currents in rat sympathetic ganglion neurons. However, DHEAS per se did not alter the voltage dependence of these Kv7 homomeric channels or the m1 receptor-induced activation of phospholipase C or protein kinase C. DHEAS-treated Kv7.2 homomeric currents became resistant to depletion of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) induced by voltage-activated phosphatase, Ci-VSP or eVSP. Our computational models predicted a novel binding site for DHEAS in the cytoplasmic domain of Kv7 subunits. A single-point mutation of the predicted key histidine into cysteine in the rat Kv7.2 subunit, rKv7.2(H558C), resulted in a loss of effects of DHEAS on muscarinic Kv7 current suppression. Furthermore,in vivoadministration of DHEAS in mice of both sexes reduced late phase pain responses in the formalin paw test. However, it did not have effects on early phase responses in the formalin paw test or responses in the hot plate test. Coadministration of a selective Kv7 inhibitor, XE991, and DHEAS eliminated analgesic effects of DHEAS in late phase responses in the formalin paw test. Collectively, these results suggest that DHEAS attenuates M-current suppression by stabilizing PIP2–Kv7 subunit interaction and can mitigate inflammatory pain.

SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTM-current suppression induced by stimulation of Gq-coupled receptors is a form of Kv7 current modulation that can reversibly increase neuronal excitability. This study demonstrates that DHEAS, an endogenous steroid hormone, is a novel Kv7 channel modulator that can attenuate M-current suppression without affecting basal Kv7 channel kinetics. Administration of DHEASin vivoalleviated inflammatory pain in rodents. These results suggest that the degree of M-current suppression can be dynamically regulated by small molecules. Therefore, this novel form of Kv7 channel regulation holds promising potential as a therapeutic target for sensitized nervous activities, such as inflammatory pain.
COVID-19, Anti-Chinese Sentiment, and Foreign Policy Attitudes in South Korea
Authors: Song Esther E.
Published: August 2023

COVID-19 generated significant anti-Chinese sentiment in South Korea. Domestic elite-level narratives regarding China at the pandemic’s onset were highly polarized: conservative parties advocated border shutdowns, emphasizing China as originating the virus, while progressive parties warned that this would incite xenophobia. Did these narratives shape anti-Chinese sentiment, and what are their foreign policy effects? Using social media data, I show that despite the polarized narratives at the elite level, attitudes of both conservative and progressive voters became unfavorable toward China following COVID-19’s onset. Furthermore, statistical analyses of survey data show that this blame is strongly associated with negative perceptions of China. Although substantively not directly linked to foreign policy, blame of China is strongly associated with rejection of foreign policy alignment with China and a shift toward supporting alignment with the US. These results have implications for understanding public support of South Korea’s foreign policy amid US–China bifurcation.
ER stress induces caspase‐2‐tBID‐GSDME‐dependent cell death in neurons lytically infected with herpes simplex virus type 2
Authors: Ren Fanghui , Narita Ryo , Rashidi Ahmad S , Fruhwürth Stefanie , Gao Zongliang , Bak Rasmus O , Thomsen Martin K , Verjans Georges MGM , Reinert Line S , Paludan Søren R
Published: August 2023

Neurotropic viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2, have the capacity to infect neurons and can cause severe diseases. This is associated with neuronal cell death, which may contribute to morbidity or even mortality if the infection is not controlled. However, the mechanistic details of HSV‐induced neuronal cell death remain enigmatic. Here, we report that lytic HSV‐2 infection of human neuron‐like SH‐SY5Y cells and primary human and murine brain cells leads to cell death mediated by gasdermin E (GSDME). HSV‐2‐induced GSDME‐mediated cell death occurs downstream of replication‐induced endoplasmic reticulum stress driven by inositol‐requiring kinase 1α (IRE1α), leading to activation of caspase‐2, cleavage of the pro‐apoptotic protein BH3‐interacting domain death agonist (BID), and mitochondria‐dependent activation of caspase‐3. Finally, necrotic neurons released alarmins, which activated inflammatory responses in human iPSC‐derived microglia. In conclusion, lytic HSV infection in neurons activates an ER stress‐driven pathway to execute GSDME‐mediated cell death and promote inflammation.
Analysis of the sphere of intellectual property in Ukraine
Authors:   Odessa Polytechnic State University, Bashynska Iryna , Tymoniuk Vladislav ,   Odessa Polytechnic State University
Published: August 2023

The essence of the concept of "Intellectual Property" is analyzed. The modern tendencies of the innovative sphere of intellectual property activity in Ukraine are considered. The indicators of global indices of intellectual and innovative activity of the leading countries of the world are analyzed. The main ways to protect intellectual property rights in Ukraine are clarified.
Optimization of economic parameters at dynamic influences of external environment on functioning of the enterprises of city passenger transport
Authors:   State Higher Educational Institution ", Sharko Marharyta ,   Pryazovskyi State Technical University"
Published: August 2023

Means of ensuring the dynamic balance of the functioning of urban passenger transport enterprises by optimizing economic parameters with dynamic indeterminate environmental influences are considered. The main economic categories that determine the profits of transport companies are identified. Equilibrium modeling is a necessary aspect of strategic decisions for enterprise development. Examples of calculations of expenses and profit of the transport enterprise are given. It is established that the curve of average total costs allows to determine at what volume of transport costs per unit of passenger traffic will be minimal. Having provided even a minimal reduction in costs per unit of passenger traffic, the transport company will be able to choose one of the alternatives to improve its financial condition. The graphic analysis of losses and profit of functioning of the enterprises of city passenger transport is executed.
Developing a strategic approach to enterprise cost management
Authors:   Odessa Polytechnic State University, Brahina Olha , Zabrodnaya Irina ,   Odessa Polytechnic State University
Published: August 2023

In the article the author presents the essential characteristics and purpose of strategic cost management, formed a conceptual model of effective strategic cost management of the enterprise and developed a structural and logical scheme of methods for assessing the effectiveness of cost management. In accordance with the developed structural and logical scheme of the methodology for assessing the effectiveness of cost management, the analysis of turnover costs in terms of elements of operating costs of the enterprise and the analysis of costs by economic elements. The development of an enterprise cost management strategy has been developed, which includes the formation of a complete (Ashridge) mission model, determination of the nature of the strategy by the SPACE method and development of a cost management strategy.
Modelling adaptive and simultaneous state-business partnership strategies in the context of conflict management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization and sustainable development
Authors:   Lviv State University of Internal Affairs, Zhyvko Zinaida , Orlova-Kurilova Olga ,   Luhansk National Agrarian University, Kredisov Viacheslav ,   European University, Taran-Lala Olena ,   Poltava State Agrarian University
Published: August 2023

In order to minimize the contradictions between innovative business and state institutions, deepening effective communication channels, it is proposed to use adaptive and simultaneous strategies of state regulation. It is proved that the task of adaptive strategies is to stimulate the growth of innovation potential, growth of human competencies, gradual removal of risks and uncertainty in the institutional environment. Simultaneous strategies, on the other hand, should be formed taking into account global trends in the world economy, as well as assessing the prospects for innovation in the context of planning or forecasting new products and production, which will bring revenue to the state, ensure socio-economic development. It is concluded that in the context of conflict management in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, digitalization and sustainable development, these strategies are justified.
Emergency risk management
Authors:   Odessa Polytechnic State University, Husarina Nataliia , Cherkasova Svitlana ,   Odessa Polytechnic State University
Published: August 2023

The article is devoted to risk management of emergencies. Approaches to the interpretation of the terms "risk" and "risk management" are studied. The factors influencing the process of making managerial decisions and the principles of implementation of risk management tactics and strategies are considered. The stages of risk development, the main tasks of risk management are considered. The construction of the risk management process and the factors influencing the formation of the risk management system of emergencies are studied.
Comparative analysis of mechanical properties for wood frame and reinforced concrete frame based on deformation energy decomposition method
Authors: Sun Panxu , Liang Kaixuan , Wang Shuxia
Published: August 2023

As a typical orthotropic material, the mechanical properties of wood in the parallel and perpendicular-to-grain directions are very different. Based on mathematical orthogonality, mechanical force balance condition, and energy comparability, the deformation energy decomposition method of planar wood element is proposed, and then the quantitative and visual analysis of the basic deformation performance of wood structure is realized. The basic deformation performance of wood structure and isotropic structure is analyzed using the deformation energy decomposition method, and the seismic performance of wood frame structure and concrete frame structure is compared. The results show that the lateral resistance and beam ductility of wood frame are greater than those of concrete frame under seismic load. However, the reduction of deformation energy proportion of wood frame beam leads to greater deformation energy of the frame column, so it is suggested to take targeted strengthening measures to the bottom of the wood frame column and the joint area.
Effect of wood microstructure on the quality of gas-assisted laser cutting of cherry
Authors: Liu Qingwei , Yang Chunmei , Ding Yucheng
Published: August 2023

To improve the processing quality of wood products, the effects of different wood microstructure on the cutting quality of cherry wood were studied in the experimental process of gas-assisted laser processing. Based on the absorption ability of wood relative to laser wavelength, the composite processing of CO2 laser and inert gas was carried out. Kerf width and surface roughness were used as evaluation indexes, with analysis by factor experiments. The results showed that under the same parameter conditions, due to the difference in internal structure of wood, the cavity structure in the tracheid was more conducive to the diffusion and absorption of laser energy during perpendicular cutting. In addition, the kerf width and surface roughness of parallel cutting were smaller than that of perpendicular cutting. The microscopic morphology and surface carbon content of the kerf surface showed that during perpendicular cutting, due to the plugging effect of small holes, heat accumulation was not conducive to the flow of flue gas and carbide; thus carbon particles remained in the tracheid, and the carbon content of kerf surface was higher.
The Influence of Knowledge Hiding on University Innovation and Employee Performance: The Private Universities in Mogadishu
Authors: Mohamed Mohamud Ahmed , Iidle Fadumo Aden , Mohamud Ibrahim Hassan
Published: August 2023

The primary objective of this study paper is to examine the concealed aspects of knowledge possessed by academic personnel and their correlation with employee performance and dimensions of innovation. The researchers employed a quantitative research methodology, conducting a field study on private universities in Mogadishu. The study included a sample size of 120 academic staff members. The researchers used various statistical tests, including measurement and structured models, in their study. The results of this study indicate that the two categories of knowledge concealment have a negative impact on employee performance and innovation dimensions, whereas evasive knowledge concealment improves employee performance and process innovation. The present research paper provides a significant contribution to the extant literature on knowledge management, specifically in the area of knowledge hiding. It focuses on the behavior of coworkers in academic settings and explores how they respond to explicit demands. The study sheds light on important aspects within academia and offers insights that are relevant to the academic community.
Analysis Benefit Costs, Number of Tourist Visits (Domestic & International) and Per Capita Income on Conservation Forest Management in Jambi Province
Authors: Safri Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of benefit costs (X1), the number of visits by domestic tourists or foreign tourists (X2) and per capita income (X3) on the management of Jambi Province's conservation forest (Y). The data in this study were analyzed using Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) analysis and multiple linear regression tests. Benefit cost analysis is carried out to calculate the amount of benefits and costs required from a project, if BCR ? 1 then the project is considered feasible and vice versa if BCR ? 1 is considered not feasible. And multiple linear regression analysis is used to determine the effect between variables. The results of the BCR calculations all get results ? 1, then there is an influence given by the variables X1, X2, X3 on variable Y. So it can be concluded that the project was declared not feasible.
The Impact of FinTech on Profitability: An Analysis of Determinants in Banks of Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region
Authors: Khalaf Bashar Abu , Shaer Abdulla Al-
Published: August 2023

This study analyzed FinTech’s influence on MENA’s banking sector. This paper collected the data from Refinitiv Eikon platform and the bank’s annual reports, provided on the different Stock Exchanges websites. Our sample included Seven Countries namely; Qatar (7 Banks), United Arab Emirates (16 Banks), Kuwait (10 Banks), Egypt (10 Banks), Jordan (11 Banks), Saudi Arabia (10 Banks) and Turkey (9 Banks). Specifically, 73 Banks in the MENA region has been collected during the period 2014-2021 to investigate the impact of Fintech on Banks profitability. The model developed included several independent variables, such as the number of ATM machines, internet banking, size, growth and mobile application’s availability, while the dependent variable is profitability (Return on Assets). The model used was estimated using panel regression (fixed and random effect techniques), Hausman test favored the fixed effect results. The results indicated that the number of ATM machines affects the bank’s performance negatively. This suggests that the higher the number of ATM machines, the lower the performance, since the higher cost related to the usage of such machines with no charge of usage. However, internet banking, mobile applications and size affect Return on Assets positively.
ЗЕЛЕНА АРХІТЕКТУРА САП ЄС: ОРІЄНТИРИ ДЛЯ РОЗБУДОВИ ПРИ ПОВОЄННОМУ ВІДНОВЛЕННІ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ПОПОВА Ольга , ПАНКРАТОВА Любов
Published: August 2023

Розкрито таке нове поняття в українському науковому просторі, як «зелена архітектура аграрного розвитку», що являє собою комплекс агроекологічних і кліматичних політик, інструментів, інституцій, практик управління, регулювання, ведення сільського господарства. Досліджено новації зеленої архітектури реформованої САП ЄС у програмному періоді 2023–2027 рр., а саме: посилену обумовленість фінансової підтримки фермерів за дотримання ними базових екологічних і кліматичних стандартів господарювання, добровільну участь у екосхемах, децентралізацію стратегічного планування з розробленням країнами-членами національних планів САП згідно з цільовими настановами ЄС і з урахуванням специфіки ведення сільського господарства в країнах. Узагальнено інструменти реалізації   новацій – адміністрування і стимулювання, зокрема фінансову підтримку базового доходу фермерів для сталого розвитку «у пакеті» з дотриманням екологічних вимог, винагородження за виконання екологічних і кліматичних дій. Обґрунтовано пропозиції щодо розбудови зеленої архітектури національної аграрної політики і практики при повоєнному відновленні з урахуванням новацій САП ЄС, тобто вдосконалення національної аграрної політики з позиції забезпечення сталого розвитку, збалансування продуктивізму і зеленого курсу, впровадження екообумовленості надання бюджетних коштів на підтримку сільгоспвиробників за будь-якими державними програмами, започаткування розробки національного стратегічного плану відповідно до керівних засад САП ЄС, дотримання зеленого курсу аграрного розвитку, що дозволить залучати для відновлення фінансову підтримку світової спільноти. Оскільки еколого-кліматичні пріоритети є основним елементом сучасної багатофункціональної парадигми розвитку сільського господарства, що легітимізує фінансову підтримку сільгоспвиробників, то в Україні потрібно якнайшвидше запровадити засади ЄЗК і САП ЄС у аграрну політику і практику, а також покращити рівень компетентності й готовності вітчизняних аграріїв до реалізації еколого-кліматичних заходів.
DETERMINATION OF THE RESISTANCE OF GROUNDING DEVICES OF SUBSTATIONS 330(220) kV
Authors:   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine, Glebov O.Yu. , Koliushko D.G. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine, Plichko A.V. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine, Rudenko S.S. ,   National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute», Kirpichova str., 2, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine
Published: August 2023

In the electric power industry of Ukraine, the main system-forming objects are power transmission lines and substations with 330(220) kV switchgear. The most powerful sources of danger at substations are short circuits on the busbars, a direct lightning strike or the operation of overvoltage limiters and arresters.The purpose of the article is to develop a method for determining the resistance of the grounding system of substations with open switchgear 330(220) kV, aimed at increasing accuracy, taking into account the most influential independent factors. The provisions of the theory of experiment planning, the theory of electric circuits, mathematical modeling in the package Grounding 1.0, LiGro and Microsoft Excel were used to conduct the research. In the paper, a comparative analysis of the known formulas for determining the resistance of the grounding system is carried out: the formula of the GOST 12.1.30-81 standard, Ohlendorf-Laurant, Laurent and Neumann, Schwartz, Sverak formulas, as well as the formula of the international standard IEEE Std 80-2013. The results of multifactorial experiments to determine the dependence of the resistance of the grounding system on its area, the size of the grid cell, the perimeter of the cross-section of the grounding, the equivalent specific resistance of the soil, the short-circuit current and the depth of the grid location are given. A graphical comparison of the results of determining the resistance according to the considered formulas was carried out. In the paper, the method of determining the parameters of grounding system of 330(220) kV substations was further developed, aimed at ensuring standardized values of the resistance of the grounding system and the ground potential rise using formulas obtained from the results of multifactorial experiments. The results obtained in the work will make it possible to reduce the probability of damage to the insulation of 6-10 kV cables, as well as cables of secondary circuits from low-frequency and high-frequency (pulse) voltages when large currents flow into the grounding system in the mode of a single-phase short-circuit to the ground in electrical grid with a grounded neutral. References 9, tables 2, figures 6.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES REGARDING THE DISCIPLINE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAMME
Authors: Bushati Jozef , Ruseti Bashkim
Published: August 2023

This paper is the result of the authors’ research and their personal experience during the implementation of New technologies in teaching and learning, as well as the experiences of other colleagues involved in the implementation of the programme. This paper analyzes the benefits that a student (a future teacher) may obtain through the scientific discipline of Educational Technologies. The study is based on the contemporary literature on Educational Technologies and some results of qualitative and quantitative research on the achievements of this programme. Academic, historical and curricular background serves as an introduction to this paper. The author speaks about Educational Technologies with respect to: the reasons for the inclusion of this discipline in the curriculum of the Master’s programme, the reasons that led to the consideration of this proposal during the debate in the context of new developments in schools, reports on the quality of teachers, the possibilities for the electronic evaluation and testing, building skills necessary for teachers, as well as advantages and benefits of this discipline. Realization of the programme is not only associated with achievements, but also challenges that are presented in the paper, and in addition to the presented attitudes and recommendations represent the final part of the research.       Keywords: assessment, Educational Technologies, Information and Communication Technologies, skills, teacher quality -----------------       Članak je rezultat istraživanja i osobnog iskustva autora tijekom provedbe programa Nove tehnologije u poučavanju i učenju te iskustva ostalih kolega uključenih u provedbu programa na sveučilištima u Albaniji. Ovaj rad analizira prednosti koje će student (budući učitelj) dobiti znanstvenom disciplinom Obrazovne tehnologije. Istraživanje se temelji na suvremenoj literaturi o obrazovnim tehnologijama i nekim rezultatima kvalitativnih i kvantitativnih istraživanja o postignućima ovog programa. Akademska, povijesna i kurikulska pozadina služi kao uvod u ovaj rad. Autor govori o predmetuObrazovne tehnologije s obzirom na: razloge za uključivanje ove znanstvene discipline u kurikul magistarskog studija, razloge koji su doveli do razmatranja ovog prijedloga tijekom rasprava u kontekstu novih zbivanja u školi, izvješća o kvaliteti nastavnika, mogućnostima elektroničkog vrednovanja i testiranja, izgradnji vještina neophodnih za nastavnike te prednosti i koristi ove discipline. Realizacija programa nije povezana samo s postignućem, već i izazovima koji su predstavljeni u radu, a koji, uz obrazložene stavove i preporuke, predstavljaju završni dio istraživanja.        Ključne riječi: informacijske i komunikacijske tehnologije, kvaliteta nastavnika, obrazovne tehnologije, vještine, vrednovanje
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS OF BIOLOGY STUDENTS ON THE APPLICATION OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION IN THE REALIZATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL PROGRAM CONTENT / STAVOVI I MIŠLJENJA STUDENATA BIOLOGIJE O PRIMJENI PROGRAMIRANE NASTAVE U REALIZACIJI FIZIOLOŠKIH PROGRAMSKIH S
Authors: Djuric Dragan , Stanisavljevic Jelena
Published: August 2023

SUMMARY   This paper analyzes the effect of programmed biology teaching on the development of motivational processes in students in the field of physiological programming content of the subject Human anatomy and physiology. The study sample consisted of 60 graduate students grouped into one experimental and one control group. For the experimental group, the physiological courses (Teaching Area: Nervous System) were carried out using programmed instruction, which was performed using computer and programmed materials containing the concept maps. The control group at the same facility implemented the classical-lecturing teaching. After elaborating on the teaching material, a survey was conducted for students of the experimental group. The survey results show a great interest by students in the programmed model of teaching and reported high motivation for adopting physiological programming content using such a didactic model.  Key words:  concept maps, motivation of students, physiological teaching contents, programmed instruction ----   SAŽETAK                 U ovom radu analizira se primjena programirane nastave biologije na razvoj motivacijskih procesa kod studenata u području fizioloških programskih sadržaja nastavnog predmeta Anatomija i fiziologija čovjeka. Uzorak istraživanja činilo je 60 studenata diplomskih akademskih studija, koji su bili grupirani u jednu eksperimentalnu i jednu kontrolnu skupinu. Eksperimentalna skupina je realizirala fiziološke nastavne sadržaje (Nastavno oblaspodručje: Živčani sustav) primjenom programirane nastave, koja je izvođena uz pomoć kompjutora i programiranih materijala, koji su sadržavali i izradu mapa pojmova. Kontrolna skupina je iste sadržaje realizirala klasičnom predavačkom nastavom. Nakon ovakve obrade nastavnog gradiva provedena je anketa za studente eksperimentalne skupine. Rezultati ankete pokazuju veliku zainteresiranost studenata za programirani model nastave i ističu iznimnu motiviranost za usvajanje fizioloških programskih sadržaja primjenom ovog didaktičkog modela.   Ključne riječi:  fiziološki programski sadržaji, mape pojmova, motivacija učenika, programirana nastava
THE RECONCEPTUALIZATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM AND CHILDREN’S CIVIC COMPETENCES / REKONCEPTUALIZACIJA KURIKULA RANOG ODGOJA I GRAĐANSKE KOMPETENCIJE DJETETA
Authors: Slunjski Edita , Petrović-Sočo Biserka
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThe paper discusses possible improvements of the conditions relevant for developing preschoolers’ civic competences, which implies a series of qualitative changes in the structure of preschool institutions and in the organization of educational process. Encouraging the development of children's civic competences as well as the development of a new culture of preschool learning can contribute to the implementation of humanistic curriculum in the context of early childhood education, as the authors suggest. The paper promotes the idea of preparing children for self-evaluation in their learning process, which is required for their active process (co)modelling and (co)managing, and for the recognition of their active role in the curriculum research process. This is considered a precondition for developing a new concept of institutionalised childhood, also a possible direction for reconceptualizing the early childhood curriculum.Key words: institutionalised childhood, culture of learning, children's rights----- SAŽETAKU radu se raspravlja o unapređivanju uvjeta za razvoj građanskih kompetencija djeteta u vrtiću, što podrazumijeva niz kvalitativnih promjena u njegovu ustroju i organizaciji odgojno-obrazovnog procesa. Ostvarivanju humanistički orijentiranog kurikula ranog odgoja, za koji se autorice opredjeljuju, mogu pridonijeti poticanje razvoja građanskih kompetencija djece kao i razvoj nove kulture učenja u vrtiću. U radu se promovira ideja osposobljavanja djeteta za samoevaluaciju u procesu vlastitog učenja, kao pretpostavke njegova aktivnog (su)oblikovanja i (su)upravljanja tim procesom te afirmaciju aktivne uloge djeteta u procesu istraživanja kurikula. To se smatra pretpostavkom razvoja novog koncepta institucijskog djetinjstva te mogućim putem rekonceptualizacije kurikula ranog odgoja.Ključne riječi: institucijsko djetinjstvo, kultura učenja, prava djece
INFLUENCE OF THE ENHANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM ON THE PHYSICAL FITNESS OF CHILDREN / UTJECAJ KINEZIOLOŠKE INTERVENCIJE NA FIZIČKU FORMU DJECE
Authors: Jurak Gregor , Strel Janko , Leskošek Bojan , Kovač Marjeta
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTThis study was designed as a cluster-randomised quasi-experiment to assess the effect of the implementation of school-based kinesiological intervention, through which some schools in Slovenia offer an enhanced physical education curriculum, on children's physical fitness in the first four years of schooling. A total of 328 children from nine Slovenian primary schools were assigned to kinesiological intervention (n=157) and control groups (n=171). Data from the SLOFIT database was used to compare the differences in physical fitness of children. The Linear Mixed Model was used to test the influence of kinesiological intervention. The kinesiological intervention group achieved better results than the control group in all motor variables, especially in the motor tasks of polygon backwards, sit-ups for 30 seconds, and 600-metre run. This is particularly important because the muscular endurance and running speed of children of that age have been falling in recent decades. The results point to a better quality of sessions in kinesiological intervention consisting of a wider range of motor skills, a suitable organisation of work and greater amounts of exercise. Keywords: intervention; physical development; primary school-----SAŽETAKIstraživanje s ciljem otkrivanja kako kineziološki intervencijski program kroz poboljšani program tjelesne i zdravstvene kulture, koji nude neke škole u Sloveniji, utječe na fizičke sposobnosti djece stare između 7 i 10 godina.Longitudinalno istraživanje u trajanju od 4 godine obuhvatilo je 328 učenika u obliku pedagoškog eksperimenta. Podaci su prikupljeni kroz testove u okviru SLO-fit sustava. Razlike u učincima transformacije analizirane su pomoću analize kovarijance.Utvrđeno je da kineziološki program ima pozitivan utjecaj na razvoj fizičkih sposobnosti, osobito s obzirom da su podaci pojedinih motoričkih sposobnosti djece te dobi u padu u posljednjih nekoliko desetljeća. Nakon što su uklonjene razlike u početnom stanju, zabilježene su statistički značajne razlike u motoričkim zadacima: poligon unatrag, podizanje trupa 30 sekundi i trčanje 600 metara. Dječaci su imali značajnu razliku u težini. Napredak učenika koji su pohađali dodatni kineziološki program također ukazuje na bolju kvalitetu sesija, uključujući širi raspon motoričih sposobnosti, prikladnu organizaciju rada i kvalitetnije vježbanje.Kao rezultat ovih otkrića ponuđene su sljedeće preporuke: češća suradnja profesora tjelesne i zdravstvene kulture i profesora u razredima na satovima tjelesne u zdravstvene kulture, organizacija obučavanja profesora, fleksibilna organizacija dodatnih kinezioloških programa zbog promijenjenih zahtjeva škola i sustavnije planiranje lekcija za te programe.Ključne riječi: osnovna škola, dodatna nastava tjelesne i zdravstvene kulture, fizička forma