bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Remote text-supplemented audiobook intervention supports children’s explicit and incidental vocabulary learning
Authors: Olson Halie , Ozernov-Palchik Ola , Arechiga Xochitl , Gabrieli John
Published: March 2024

Vocabulary knowledge is foundational to educational success, but significant gaps exist between students from disadvantaged backgrounds or those with reading disabilities and their peers. These gaps have cascading effects, as children with lower vocabulary knowledge are less likely to acquire new words through independent reading and are less responsive to vocabulary instruction methods like read-alouds and explicit teaching. The effectiveness of explicit instruction relies on individualization, which typically places substantial demands on educators and thereby hinders the adoption of evidence-based methods. A potential solution is using audiobooks supplemented by explicit and individualized remote instruction from paraprofessionals. We conducted a randomized controlled trial intervention (RCT) study in which children listened to audiobooks along with text, either alone or with scaffolded instructional support. Third and fourth-grade students (N = 314, age: mean (SD) = 9.47(.56) years) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions (Audiobooks-Only, Audiobooks+Scaffold, or active control) for 8 weeks. Participants in the two audiobook intervention groups showed significant improvements in receptive and expressive vocabulary, while the active control group showed no improvement. The effectiveness of the intervention varied based on reading ability and socioeconomic status (SES): poor readers benefited only in the Audiobooks+Scaffold group, whereas children from lower-SES backgrounds improved with audiobook access alone, especially if they were already proficient readers. Additionally, the Audiobooks+Scaffold group spent more time listening to recommended audiobooks during the study. These findings suggest that text-supplemented audiobooks, particularly when combined with personalized support, can be a valuable tool for supporting vocabulary development in struggling readers.
Factores que influyen en la cancelación de cirugías programadas
Authors: Carrillo González Stephanye , Lorduy Gomez Jaime , Castro Bocanegra Veronica , Quintana Salcedo Álvaro , Muñoz Baldiris Ruby , Ramos Herrera Monica
Published: March 2024

Introducción: la cancelación de una cirugía es un tema relevante en la asistencia en salud, debido a las consecuencias en los pacientes y su familia, el personal de salud y la institución. Está implícita el alza en los costos hospitalarios, el tiempo perdido y las repercusiones físicas para el personal de salud. Metodología: revisión narrativa de la literatura sobre conceptos que precisan el sentido de la búsqueda con herramientas en las bases de datos PubMed, Scielo y Google académico. Los criterios de inclusión de los artículos fueron aquellos publicados desde 2014 hasta 2021 en español e inglés, que tuvieran resumen y fueran accesibles sin algún tipo de pago. Resultados: las causas más frecuentes para cancelar las cirugías están enmarcadas en factores propios del paciente, en la parte administrativa, en fallas de la logística como la ausencia de dispositivos médico-quirúrgicos, y a la cancelación por el especialista y el anestesiólogo. Conclusión: esta temática siempre estará vigente y en continuo análisis debido a las repercusiones en los pacientes, la institución, los costos y el personal del quirófano.  Es importante revisar las causas de la cancelación de cirugías, que al ser detectadas puedan solucionarse y contribuyan a la mejora de la calidad de atención en la salud.
Elecciones 2024
Authors: Navarrete Vela Juan Pablo
Published: March 2024

El presente trabajo examina de forma comparativa los datos de las elecciones de 2018 para establecer posibles escenarios de votación en 2024. Esto se complementa con los datos de encuestas de preferencias electorales. Se organizan los votos obtenidos por cada partido político con el propósito de establecer el ideal de votos de las coaliciones, tanto la oficialista como la de oposición. Se examinan las dimensiones de la competencia presidencial, diputados y senadores, de igual forma, la configuración del poder subnacional en el ámbito de los gobernadores. Se trata de un texto que se basa en análisis de datos y tendencias, aunque no asegura que necesariamente ocurrirán en la jornada electoral.
Factores de riesgo asociados a la displasia cervical en mujeres atendidas en un hospital peruano
Authors: Ybaseta-Medina Jorge
Published: March 2024

Objetivo. Identificar los factores de riesgo asociados a la displasia cervical en mujeresmayores de 17 años. Métodos. Investigación de casos y controles con la participaciónde 105 mujeres (35 casos y 70 controles) en un hospital regional durante el periodode enero a diciembre de 2018. La información se obtuvo de expedientes médicos,fue ingresada al programa Epi Data versión 4.6 y exportada al SPSS versión 26 parasu estudio. Se realizó un análisis de regresión logística multivariante, calculándoselos odds ratio (OR) y los intervalos de confianza al 95% (IC 95%). Se consideróestadísticamente significativo un valor de p < 0,05. Resultados. Se identificó comofactores de riesgo para displasia cervical al estadio educativo secundaria o inferior(ORa = 17,2, IC 95%: 1,7 a 176,5), número de parejas mayor a tres (ORa = 11,7, IC95%: 1,5 a 94,9), ser multigesta (ORa = 17,9, IC 95%: 1,1 a 29,6) y usar anticonceptivosorales (ORa = 318,3, IC 95%: 5,6 a 171,7). Conclusión. El grado de instrucciónsecundaria o inferior, el número de parejas mayor a 3, ser multigesta y el uso deanticonceptivos orales se relacionaron a una mayor probabilidad de portar displasiacervical. Se deben realizar intervenciones para fortalecer la educación sanitariasobre las prácticas sexuales con información sobre lo conveniente de la deteccióntemprana de la displasia de cérvix.
Iz Islovarja
Authors: Katarina Puc
Published: March 2024

Islovar je spletni terminološki slovar informatike, ki ga že več kot 20 let ureja jezikovna sekcija Slovenskega društva INFORMATIKA. Slovar je javno dostopen za vpoglede in vnašanje novih izrazov na naslovu http://www.islovar.org.
Digital marketing training to expand market reach for MSME in Kuala Jambi
Authors: Samsinar Samsinar , Sinaga Rudolf , Afriany Renny , Frangky Frangky
Published: March 2024

Digital marketing training for MSMEs in Kuala Jambi aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of MSME players in utilizing digital platforms and reaching a broader market. This activity involves a series of tailored training sessions designed to empower MSMEs with essential digital marketing skills. The method includes practical exercises on planning and implementing digital marketing strategies conducted by MSME owners participating in the training. The results of this activity offer valuable insights into the effectiveness of digital marketing training in expanding the market reach of MSMEs. The practical implications of this initiative provide a foundation for local governments, training institutions, and other stakeholders to develop more effective and sustainable training programs to support MSME growth in the digital era.
Philosophy and University Studies
Authors: Horkheimer Max , Bryzhnik Vitalii
Published: March 2024

The German social philosopher, educator, and founder of critical social theory Max Horkheimer wrote his work ‘Philosophy and University Studies’ as a speech delivered on August 6, 1948, at the University of Frankfurt before returning from emigration to the United States to post-war West Germany. A year later, after Horkheimer was reinstated as Director of the Institute for Social Research, this text was first published in the fourth issue of the ‘Frankfurter Hefte’. In this work, with which the German philosopher began a cycle of his philosophical and educational works, he continued the previous theme of the book ‘Dialectic of Enlightenment’ (1947), which, published in collaboration with Theodor W. Adorno, has the character of a programmatic socio-philosophical work of post-war critical theory. Horkhamer’s critique of the ideological elimination of the phenomenon of Western individual, which he made in his post-war article ‘Authority and the Family in Modernity’ (1947-1949), also found its theoretical continuation here. Following the theoretical essence of the ‘Dialectic of Enlightenment’, the Frankfurt philosopher identified one of the factors negative for the humanistic socio-cultural development of Western European society, which historically led to the humanitarian catastrophe of the Nazi ideology carriers domination, the theoretical knowledge that has powerfully eliminated the presence of customary principles of moral coexistence in Western society. The author also noted the process of ideological abolition of the social significance of the individual’s activity as a phenomenon of Western culture. Philosophy, primarily as a producer and carrier of abstract meanings, including humanistic ones, ideologically significant for normal social life, because of the social alienation caused by such a theory and society, has lost the opportunity to be a significant knowledge for both Western European society and university education as a common tool for this culture to educate the Western personality. In order to renew the spiritual forces of social life and turn the course of history towards humanised change, it was proposed to bring to the forefront of the renewed university education the power of personal critical thinking, the ability to foster which social power could not completely destroy in philosophy because of its traditionally inherent spiritual resilience.
Soziale Ungleichheiten beim Zugang zu einer vollqualifizierenden Ausbildung – Übergang von der Schule in den Beruf im Wandel
Authors: Richter Maria
Published: March 2024

Eine berufliche Ausbildung ermöglicht Jugendlichen einen sicheren Weg ins Berufsleben. Gleichzeitig verweisen jedoch anhaltende soziale Ungleichheiten beim Ausbildungszugang, die sich unter anderem in einer anhaltend hohen Zahl an Neuzugängen im Übergangssektor manifestieren, auf Schwierigkeiten in den Bildungsverläufen bei einem Teil der Jugendlichen. Der Beitrag zeichnet anhand einer längerfristigen Betrachtung die Entwicklungslinien am Übergang von der Schule in die berufliche Ausbildung nach und zeigt die bestehenden Chancen und Schwierigkeiten, denen sich Jugendliche mit niedrigem Schulabschluss und nichtdeutscher Staatsangehörigkeit gegenübersehen, auf.
Where Should I Draw the Line: PET-Driven, Data-Driven, or Manufacturer Cut-Off?
Authors: Sánchez-Soblechero Antonio , López-García Sara , Lage Carmen , Fernández-Matarrubia Marta , Irure Juan , López-Hoyos Marcos , Jiménez-Bonilla Julio , Quirce Remedios , de Arcocha-Torres María , Cuenca-Vera Oriana , Martín-Arroyo Juan , Martínez-Dubarbie Francisco , Pozueta Ana , García-Martínez María , Infante Jon , Sánchez-Juan Pascual , Rodríguez-Rodríguez Eloy
Published: March 2024

Background:

The optimal cut-off for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) CSF biomarkers remains controversial.

Objective:

To analyze the performance of cut-off points standardized by three methods: one that optimized the agreement between 11C-Pittsburgh compound B PET (a-PET) and CSF biomarkers (Aβ1–42, pTau, tTau, and Aβ1–42/Aβ1–40 ratio) in our population, called PET-driven; an unbiased cut-off using data from a healthy research cohort, called data-driven, and that provided by the manufacturer. We also compare changes in ATN classification.

Methods:

CSF biomarkers measured by the LUMIPULSE G600II platform and qualitative visualization of amyloid positron emission tomography (a-PET) were performed in all the patients. We established a cut-off for each single biomarker and Aβ1–42/Aβ1–40 ratio that optimized their agreement with a-PET using ROC curves. Sensitivity, Specificity, and Overall Percent of Agreement are assessed using a-PET or clinical diagnosis as gold standard for every cut-off. Also, we established a data-driven cut-off from our cognitively unimpaired cohort. We then analyzed changes in ATN classification.

Results:

One hundred and ten patients were recruited. Sixty-six (60%) were a-PET positive. PET-driven cut-offs were: pTau > 57, tTau > 362.62, Aβ1–42/Aβ1–40 < 0.069. For a single biomarker, pTau showed the highest accuracy (AUC 0.926). New PET-driven cut-offs classified patients similarly to manufacturer cut-offs (only two patients changed). However, 20 patients (18%) changed when data-driven cut-offs were used.

Conclusions:

We established our sample’s best CSF biomarkers cut-offs using a-PET as the gold standard. These cut-offs categorize better symptomatic subjects than data-driven in ATN classification, but they are very similar to the manufacturer’s.
Numerical Study of Thermal Performance on Fin and Tube Heat Exchanger with Flat Rectangular and Sinusoidal Winglet Vortex Generators
Authors: Manickam Venkatesan , Karthikeyan A. , Prithiviraj N. , Nithianand P.
Published: March 2024

Generation of vortices in the fin and tube heat exchanger is one of the common methods to reduce the air-side thermal resistance. This study deals with the enhancement of heat transfer in the air side using conventional rectangular and sinusoidal sine wave vortex generators. The vortex generators are placed in the downstream location of the tube in the common flow-down configurations and the range of Reynolds number is maintained about 400 to 1100. The results of the above vortex generators are compared with baseline configuration based on thermos-hydraulic criterion parameters like variation in the flow structure, variation in the temperature distribution, variation in the pressure distribution, variation in the friction factor, and overall thermal enhancement factor. Based on the comparative numerical analysis, sinusoidal and conventional rectangular winglet shows good heat transfer enhancement in that they have a large pressure loss penalty.
Decay Characteristics of Neutron Excess Potassium Nuclei
Authors: Bevelacqua Joseph
Published: March 2024

In neutron star mergers, neutron excess nuclei and the r-process are important factors governing the production of heavy nuclear systems. A single-particle model evaluation of potassium nuclei suggests that the heaviest Z = 19 nucleus will have mass 69 with filling of the 1g9/2 neutron shell. A = 55 – 69 potassium isotopes have limited experimental half-life data, but the model predicts beta decay half-lives in the range of 0.315 – 9.23 ms. Based on previous calculations for Z = 9 - 18, 20, 26, and 30 systems and comparisons to the 55K – 59K, 61K, and 63K calculations, summarized in the Japanese Nuclear Data Compilation, the single-particle model results likely overestimate the half-lives of A = 55 – 69 neutron excess potassium nuclei.
Baitul Mal strategy in increasing community interest in paying zakat, infaq and shadaqah in Baitul Mal Aceh Tamiang
Authors: Sari Juli dwina , Muhammad Uzair Zulkifly  , Meylianda
Published: March 2024

Objectives – to find out the Baitul Mal strategy in increasing public interest in paying zakat, infaq and alms at Baitu Mal Aceh Tamiang.

Methods – The research method used is descriptive qualitative with interview as the instrument

Findings – The results of this study explain that by increasing the socialization program implemented by Baitul Mal, will yield on the public  awareness and knowledge on the programs. Promotions which are undergone will be in the forms of  billboards, banners and institutional website in order to make it easier for the public in gaining information related to Baitul Mal and its program.

Practical Implication – The results of this study can be utilised as a reference by the government, especially zakat institutions
Factors causing sharia banking students have not transformed from conventional bank to sharia bank (case study of sharia banking students 2018 UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan)
Authors: Latifa Ayunda Sari Panggabean  , Nofinawati  , Ananda Anugrah Nasution
Published: March 2024

Tujuan – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan faktor-faktor yang melatarbelakangi mahasiswa Perbankan Syariah Angkatan 2018 belum menggunakan bank syariah dalam aktifitas transasksinya dalam kehidupan sehari- hari.

Metode – Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian lapangan (Field Research) yang bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian menggunakan dua sumber data yaitu data primer dan data skunder, serta teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Kemudian sesuai data tersebut dianalisis secara induktif.

Hasil Penelitian - Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa faktor penyebab mahasiswa Perbankan Syariah Angkatan 2018 belum bertransformasi dari bank konvensional ke bank syariah yaitu karena masyarakat pada umumnya melakukan transaksi itu di bank konvensional karena lebih mengetahui keberadaan bank konvensional dibandingkan bank syariah dan keberadaan cabang konvensional yang dekat dengan rumah, keluarga dan kerabat terdekat masih menggunakan bank konvensional dalam melakukan tansaksi dan dirasa belum membutuhkan bank syarriah, lokasi bank syariah yang masih sangan minim, sarana ATM, dan cabang yang masih sedikit, serta adanya trauma terhadap pengalaman sendiri ataupun orang terdekat karena kurangnya pelayanan dari pihak bank syariah.

Keterbatasan – Penelitian ini memiliki keterbatasan dalam hal jumlah subyek penelitian yang relative sedikit.

Implikasi Praktis – Sebagai implikasi praktis, hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan rujukan oleh pihak perbankan syariah sebagai strategi meningkatkan jumlah penggunanya.
Analysis of the role of zakat, infaq, shadaqoh and wakaf in the Dompet Dhuafa institution, East Java as an effort to alleviate poverty in the community
Authors: Muawanah  , Fauziah Nur Dinah , Demila  , Akub Hambali Adi Zamick
Published: March 2024

Purpose – This research was conducted because poverty and income inequality are still one of the problems that are often faced by the Indonesian people. Where poperty in question is one of the problems of the Indonesian nation which is very important, especially when there is a sharing of condominiums such as the global crisis which mainly affects food and an energy crisis. One of the things wer can see is the bgigh price of oil which will have an impact on poperty, especially in Indonesian. The formulation of the problem in this study is how the role of zakat, infaq and sadakah as a solution in alleviating poverty. The purpose of this study is that we can find out how the role of zakat, infaq and sadakah in alleviating poverty Method – The type of research that the author uses is descriptive qualitative. While data collection from this research is by way of observation and interviews Results – The results of this study indicate that the existence of zakat, infaq and sadakah can be used as a solution in alleviating poverty and income inequality, it can be seen that the existence of productive zakat programs can help zakat recipients in improving their economy. Limitations – this research has limitations in terms of the number of research informants, further research can expand information from various regions who receive zakat, infaq and hadaqah through dhuafa wallets. Practical Implications – this research is a recommendation for government policy to develop programs through social institutions and zakat institutions in order to reduce poverty.
Nonstandard consumption forms: A comparative analysis
Authors: Radaev V. V.
Published: March 2024

The author introduces a category of nonstandard consumption, which remarkably differs from conventional patterns of pursuing economic self-interests. Based upon previous studies, a comparative analysis of panic, impulsive and compulsive buying as well as status and ethical consumption is conducted. Empirically, spread of these forms of consumption and their associations with the consumer preferences are revealed along with antecedents of each form. Data were collected from a nationwide representative survey of the Russian population aged 18+. The survey was conducted by the HSE University in June—July 2023 in 55 regions of Russia as face-to-face interviews by place of residence. The sample includes 6,000 respondents. Apart from descriptive statistics, factor analysis is used for structuring consumer preferences and logistic regressions are used to estimate the main predictors of nonstandard forms of consumption. It has been revealed that all five forms of nonstandard consumption are associated at a high level of significance and characterize more active groups of consumers. Significant relations of each consumption form are investigated with the social and demographic parameters, per capita income, types of residence, involvement into online shopping, use of various information channels, and the level of psychological distress.
VR based gesture elicitation for user—Interfaces with low vision
Authors: Kalaiselvi K. , Bhuvaneswari R. , Rekha R. , Kumar T. Rajesh , Banerjee Rishav , Baheti Omang
Published: March 2024

User interfaces (UI) and menus in virtual reality (VR), which frequently replicate traditional UI for computers and smartphones, are not created factoring for individuals with low eyesight as they demand accurate pointing and good vision to engage effectively. As an alternative method of user interaction with UI, using gestures can be recommended. Comparing gesture-based interaction with the conventional point-and-click technique for changing system settings like volume, brightness, and window manipulation in order to test this hypothesis is employed. Accessibility, spatial awareness, and precision for those with low vision while lowering cognitive load and enhancing immersion for all users can be improved by leveraging gestures. The objective of the research work is to explore the framework of Gesture Elicitation in VR environments for users with low vision. In this research work the usage of gestures as a more effective and immersive means of interacting with menus, which will not only enhance the experience of normal VR users but also drastically reduce the friction experienced by those with visual impairments is proposed. User studies demonstrate a noticeable improvement in the aforementioned areas, with faster work completion times, more immersion, and better user satisfaction.
When is Perceived Accessibility Over- or Underestimated by Accessibility Indicators?
Authors: Vafeiadis Evangelos , Elldér Erik
Published: March 2024

This study delves into mismatches between accessibility indicators and perceived accessibility across transport modes for the case of grocery shopping. Conducted in Gothenburg, Sweden, the study combines a web panel survey with 1,423 participants and detailed location-based accessibility indicators. Findings reveal mismatches, with analyst’s overestimation (when the accessibility indicator is high, despite low perceived access) and analyst’s underestimation (low indicator, high perceived accessibility) varying across transportation modes. Notably, underestimation is prominent for car accessibility. Multinomial logistic regressions identify key variables influencing these mismatches, such as parenting status, education level and habitual car use.
Pospopulares. Las culturas populares después de la hibridación
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Alabarces Pablo
Published: March 2024

En los últimos treinta años han surgido debates en torno a las culturas populares latinoamericanas y su relación con los tiempos actuales de crisis social, de tal manera que ha surgido la pregunta: ¿Qué significa hoy lo popular? La relación entre las culturas populares y la cultura de masas ha cambiado radicalmente en este siglo, de un modo que los textos clásicos no podían prever. La cultura de masas se ha transformado en el gran organizador y jerarquizador cultural. Sin embargo, permanece inalterable, aunque con ropajes siempre renovados, la desigualdad material y simbólica. Aunque cada vez cuesta más hablar del pueblo, lo que permanece es la jerarquización, la discriminación, la subalternidad —de clase, de etnia, de raza, de género—, la invisibilización, el silencio.
Aplicación de la metodología ADE y del índice de Malmquist para medir la productividad y el crecimiento económico de seis economías nacionales
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Cortés Fregoso José Héctor , Rodríguez María Carolina ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Rojas Mena Teresita de Jesús ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: March 2024

El objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en analizar, con base en la programación matemática, la productividad total de los factores, el crecimiento económico que experimentan las economías nacionales americanas de Chile, Estados Unidos y México, y las homólogas asiáticas de China, India y Japón. Para ello se discuten brevemente las aportaciones neoclásicas del crecimiento económico como marco de referencia del modelo empleado para el análisis del uso eficiente de los factores productivos. Así mismo, se pretende esclarecer si el mismo obedece a cambios en la eficiencia técnica en el tiempo o a cambios relacionados con la innovación tecnológica. Específicamente, se trata de analizar de qué manera se comporta cada una de estas economías con respecto a cuestiones relacionadas con la eficiencia técnica relativa, la productividad y el crecimiento económico. Para poder lograr conclusiones significativas, se utiliza la metodología no paramétrica que proporciona el análisis de datos envolvente (ADE) para la estimación y descomposición del índice de la productividad total de los factores de Malmquist (IM).
Ratificación de Mandato en Jalisco: ¿Construcción de ciudadanía gobernanza?
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Jaén Jiménez Bernardo , Carrasco Morga Jesús ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: March 2024

El domingo 27 de agosto de 2017, 25 municipios gobernados por el Partido Movimiento Ciudadano en Jalisco, organizaron una consulta de ratificación de mandato, su objetivofue preguntar a los ciudadanos si estaban o no de acuerdo con el desempeño de su presidente municipal. Antes, durante y después de la realización de la consulta se generó un amplio debate sobre la validez jurídica y política de este ejercicio; diversos actores políticos, organismos civiles y académicos vertieron todo tipo de argumentos a favor y en contra de la consulta.Este trabajo revisa las bases jurídicas y políticas de la consulta y reflexiona si este ejercicio de participación ciudadana amplía y promueve la participación ciudadana o si sólo es un ejercicio de simulación democrática. El trabajo sólo analiza los cuatro municipios más representativos y con mayor población del Área Metropolitana de Guadalajara: Guadalajara, Zapopan, Tlaquepaque y Tlajomulco de Zúñiga.
Creating New Public Spaces
Authors: Vardi Topal Hanife , Franck Karen A.
Published: March 2024

New York City was the first city in the US to establish a pedestrian plaza program to create public spaces in neighbourhoods that have insufficient public space in 2009. The Department of Transportation (DOT) operates the program in partnership with local neighbourhood organizations to create these spaces through an incremental process that can be used for a variety of activities. In the research reported here the process of creating these spaces was documented through interviews with government officials and scrutiny of government documents and five plazas were studied in depth in Brooklyn and Queens. Sources of data included: sit observations, surveys with occupants, and interviews with sponsors and city government officials. The findings demonstrate that the process of designing and managing the plazas poses significant challenges for the DOT and for the sponsoring organizations but once these challenges are met, the plazas meet an important need in urban neighbourhoods that previously lacked sufficient public space for recreation.
Barcelona’s Superblocks as Spaces for Research and Experimentation
Authors: Honey-Rosés Jordi
Published: March 2024

Barcelona’s superblocks have been recognized as an innovative model for city planning and urban design. This innovation has attracted the attention of researchers, city planners, the media, and students from around the world. Scholars from a variety of disciplines have travelled to Barcelona to learn about these transformations first-hand, asking questions about the transformation process, its impact on the city and its potential to be exported elsewhere. They have used diverse methods including site observations, interviews, discourse analysis, geospatial modelling, and simulation. This article reviews the research undertaken in Barcelona’s superblocks and synthesizes what we have learned. This body of work has allowed certain aspects of the superblocks project to be well documented, while many questions remain. A review of the literature on the superblocks project shows that it has created a space for research and experimentation, a place that has served as a vehicle for student learning and exploration, allowing professionals to push the boundaries of what is possible in their respective cities. The Superblocks projects have advanced the agenda for urban experimentation, moving us closer to the flexible and experimental city, that incorporates learning and knowledge creation in daily practice of city planning and design.
Transport Infrastructure of Ukraine as an Object of Investment Attractiveness in Changing Security Conditions
Authors:   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies, Vlasova Valentyna P. , Chumak Andrii S. ,   State University of Infrastructure and Technologies
Published: March 2024

Restoration and development of transport infrastructure is an extremely important task. Considering this, the aim of the article is to analyze the status and identify the problems of investment in the activities of transport infrastructure enterprises in changing security conditions. The authors pay attention to the classification of transport infrastructure in order to highlight its diversity and interaction in order to emphasize the need to take into account the specifics of the activities of transport infrastructure enterprises when determining their investment attractiveness. The systemic problems of transport infrastructure and ways to relieve of them are identified. It is noted that in the last decade Ukraine has been actively working on the development of transport infrastructure with a focus on the European integration. The advantages of this process include standardization, increased investment, and enhanced competitiveness. However, there are also disadvantages, such as financial costs, insufficient structural changes, and somewhat slow adaptation to new requirements, which can cause internal difficulties and disputes. Emphasis is placed on the unevenness of investments in this industry due to the specifics of the activities of transport infrastructure enterprises. It is determined that attracting investment during the war is a difficult task due to uncertainty and risks for business. However, with the right strategy and the right use of opportunities, investments can be attracted even in such conditions. It is indicated that it is necessary to choose the optimal methodology for determining the investment attractiveness of transport infrastructure enterprises under modern conditions. An analysis of the main methods for determining investment attractiveness is carried out, their advantages and disadvantages have been specified. Groups of investors with different interests and expectations from investments are defined. The main factors that determine the investment attractiveness of transport infrastructure in changing security conditions have been identified. Most of all, this infrastructure is affected by the level of security and stability of a country or region. This is followed by legal stability, infrastructure potential, economic sustainability, innovation in technology, logistics efficiency, ecological aspects, and the geopolitical situation. Considering the interaction of these factors, a comprehensive assessment of the attractiveness for investment in transport infrastructure can be provided. All these factors should be taken into account in the formation of an integral indicator of investment attractiveness of transport infrastructure enterprises.
Modification of the Employment Structure: The Global Trends and National Features
Authors:   National Technical University «Dnipro Polytechnic», Tkachuk Artem M.
Published: March 2024

The article is devoted to the topical problems of employment modification at both the global and national levels. The aim of the study is to clarify global trends and allocate national features of modification of the structure of employment of the population. In the course of the study, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis – to clarify the characteristic features of employment at the present stage of civilizational development; general and specific – to define key trends and features of employment modification at the global and national levels; induction and deduction – to identify factors influencing changes in the structure of employment and the content of labor in modern conditions. The key trends in employment modification at the global level are allocated as follows: changes in the content of work under the influence of the latest technologies, remote work, the growth of creative and intellectual industries, the growth of employment in the field of ecology, increase in demand for retraining and training, demographic changes. The author analyses features of modification of the sectoral structure of employment in Ukraine under the influence of globalization factors, world instability, the ongoing war, national features of functioning in an open economy. It is generalized that Industry 4.0 intensifies transformation processes and significantly modifies the structure of employment. The necessity of forming a new system of education and retraining of the workforce for the formation of modern skills and competencies is substantiated.
Features of the Development of the Banking Services Market of Ukraine: The Effect of Bank Size and Gibrat's Law
Authors:   State Tax University, Shirinian Edvard A.
Published: March 2024

Quantitative description of the development of the banking services market is important for making optimal decisions in the regulation of the banking sector. The importance of the question lies in the fact that such a description makes it possible to take into account the transformation of banks, sources of risks, to identify the main trends or regularities in the process of evolution. The aim of this article is to test Gibrat's law as a hypothesis for the development of the banking services market of Ukraine, by an empirical experiment where all existing banks are tracked over time on an annual basis and the distribution of banks by the size of assets or income is constructed annually. The work assumes the possibility of establishing a statistical size (assets or income) distribution of banks with certain average values and variances according to the lognormal distribution of banks. The research methodology is based on statistical analysis and verification of the correspondence of the empirical size distribution of banks to the logarithmically normal one provided by Gibrat's law. The study period covers the banking sector from 2014 to 2023 and includes all operating banks. The information base for the analysis was the annual official reporting data (report on the financial state) of banks, published by the National Bank of Ukraine and on the banks' official websites. The data set defines the assets and income of all banks and each bank separately, annually. It has been proven that Gibrat's law is not fulfilled for banks of Ukraine, the size distributions do not obey the Gaussian distribution law. The rate of growth of banks is not random (as it is assumed by Gibrat's hypothesis). The trend of gradual approximation of income distributions to the lognormal type and the potential possibility of implementation of Gibrat's law for the period of 2022–2023 has been revealed.
The Role of Financial Instruments in Implementing the Conception of Sustainable Development
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Tulchynska Svitlana O. , Kozhemyachenko Olga O. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: March 2024

The article proves that global economic and environmental crises can significantly undermine the country's financial stability, which emphasizes the need to develop and implement new strategies aimed at sustainable financial support in the sustainable development context. It is argued that in the modern world, rethinking the role of the financial system is becoming an integral part of countries' strategies for achieving sustainable development. It has been studied that in recent years, increased awareness of the risks and challenges associated with the need to comply with the principles of sustainable development has changed attitudes towards investing. It is found that the formation of the green investment model in Ukraine faces numerous obstacles that constitute systemic challenges for the effective implementation of sustainable investments, including: economic distortions and imbalances in the Ukrainian economy; technological backwardness and the lack of "clean" technologies for commercial implementation; structural disparities in the economy due to the underestimation of the importance of innovation and investment activity; the low level of coordination of actions of various State administration bodies in the field of State regulation; the institutional weakness of the financial sector of Ukraine. The effect of the introduction of the green bond market has been studied. Areas of prospective cooperation within the framework of the Green Deal have been determined.
The Methodical Aspects of the Formation of the Anti-Crisis Strategy of Metallurgical Enterprises
Authors:   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University, Oliinyk Tetiana I. , Krupska Kateryna A. ,   Oles Honchar Dnipro National University
Published: March 2024

The article examines the current state and trends in the development of the metallurgical industry of Ukraine during the wartime. The structure of import-export operations of the metallurgical industry is studied. The behavior of key countries – players in the world market of metallurgical products is analyzed. The theoretical basis of the study was the scientific developments of Ukrainian and foreign scientists, whose works allowed to systematize and propose the structure of procedures, approaches, mechanisms, and an algorithm for developing an anti-crisis strategy for metallurgical enterprises. By means of systematization, the authors propose a number of stages in the development of an anti-crisis strategy, namely: analysis of internal factors; analysis of external factors; formation of an anti-crisis strategy; implementation and control. The factors for the formation of the anti-crisis strategy are determined, which include six groups, while each of the groups is divided into additional elements. Taking into account these factors ensures the adaptability of the enterprise to modern external and internal challenges and ensures its sustainable growth. It is proposed to use the mechanism for developing an anti-crisis strategy, which consists of eight blocks, reflecting the directions of proactive activity to study and overcome crisis phenomena that arise both inside and outside the enterprise. The aspects of developing an anti-crisis strategy for metallurgical enterprises have been systematized and updated, forming the basis of an adaptive mechanism, thanks to which the enterprise will be able to maintain a positive performance of its main activity and respond in a timely manner to changes and challenges, and most importantly – to take preventive measures to avoid such circumstances and build its own activities on the principle of prevention. This study will be useful for theorists and practitioners of crisis planning, management and control, development of strategies and behavior of enterprises in a changing environment.
An Analysis of the Tools for Assessing the Efficiency of the System of Staff Adaptation in Ukrainian Business
Authors:   Uman State Pedagogical University named after P. Tychynа, Lemeshchuk Ruslan V. , Tabachuk Andrii Ya. ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Vader Tetyana M. ,   Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Management of the Azov State Technical University
Published: March 2024

Adaptation of new employees is an important component of personnel management in Ukrainian business. The introduction and optimization of staff adaptation systems are a necessary link in ensuring the long-term stability and success of the company. In recent years, it has become clear that there is a need not only to attract talented employees, but also to successfully integrate them into the corporate culture. The carried out analysis of tools for assessing the efficiency of the staff adaptation systems in Ukraine allows to identify the main trends and highlight prospects for further research in this direction. It should be noted that the concept of adaptation goes beyond formal procedures and covers issues of interpersonal relationships, development of key skills and ensuring the psychological comfort of new employees. In the course of the study, it was found that the success of adaptation is directly related to the quality of the assessment tools used. Training programs, questionnaires, employee satisfaction and soft skills development become the basic tools on which the stability and efficiency of human resources are based. In particular, training programs become a midpoint for the transfer of not only professional knowledge, but also corporate values and culture. Questionnaires and feedback collection determine the current needs of employees and the effectiveness of the introduced changes, and the development of soft skills takes into account the human factor, which is essential for successful adaptation. The main idea is for business leaders and executives to understand that investing in proactive and innovative approaches to staff adaptation leads to real positive results and changes in the company. This is not just a strategy to prevent the loss of talents, but also to recognize human capital as a key resource for achieving business goals. The development and improvement of the adaptation system is an ongoing process that should be taken into account in the organization’s development strategy. Effective staff adaptation is not only a means of preventing the outflow of talents, but also an investment in the stability, development and success of the company in the long run.
Assessing and Balancing the Value of Artificial Intelligence Products in the Digital Age
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Bushuyev Sergey D. , Andrievska Vira O. ,   Odesa National Maritime University, Onyshсhenko Svitlana Р. ,   Odesa National Maritime University
Published: March 2024

The digital age provides, on the one hand, extraordinary opportunities for modern information technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) products; on the other hand, it creates new problems for humanity, for example, of a legal and ethical nature. In addition, AI products can be highly effective and attractive from a commercial point of view; and from the point of view of humanity as a whole, they can signify a huge problem. Thus, there is a need to balance the value of these products, taking into account their multiaspectual nature. The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual approach to assessing and balancing the value of AI products. Balancing involves assessing the value of AI products, comparing it to some standards, and adjusting it based on the identified inconsistencies. It is found that balancing the value of AI products should take into account three areas of view and evaluation – individual, business, society (humanity). Such an integral view will provide coverage of the main levels that are affected by AI products. A method for assessing the value of AI products has been proposed, which takes into account the multiaspectual nature of product consideration for each area (individual, business, society) and the priority of each aspect. It is also proposed that in the future, it is artificial intelligence that should provide this assessment of the value of AI products, taking into account a significant amount of necessary information. A conceptual scheme has been formed that links the increase in the level of development of AI products with the level of their responsibility, especially for those products that are designed to evaluate and determine the necessary areas of harmonization and balancing of value. This will ensure the development and commercial use of AI products with risk minimization from various perspectives. It is evident that these results are only a conceptual approach, on the basis of which it is possible to develop specific algorithms for evaluating and balancing the value of AI products.
The Willingness of Representatives of Gen Z to Buy Eco-Products and Support Sustainable Business Practices
Authors:   Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University, Zavalii Tetiana O. , Sakhnevych Diana O. ,   Separate Division «Scientific Lyceum» of the State University «Zhytomyr Polytechnic»
Published: March 2024

The article examines the problem of the readiness of typical representatives of the Ukrainian generation Z, who are currently from 10 to 24 years old, to buy eco-products and support sustainable business practices. The basis for the relevant conclusions was the results of a Google Forms survey of students of the Scientific Lyceum at Zhytomyr Polytechnic and students of Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University (N = 174). Based on the analysis of the answers, the most common characteristics of the product were systematized, according to which a typical representative of gen Z determines that it is an eco-product (green color, packaging, energy efficiency, environmental label, relatively higher price, shelf life, does not harm the environment, includes no plastic, made from recycled resources, made from natural biodegradable materials). Attention was also drawn to certain characteristics of eco-products («the possibility to return packaging (glass)», «the product is not tested on animals», «the product is not disposable», «if I am familiar with the manufacturer from past experience», «support for sustainable production», «sign (labeling – green crane)», «minimum packaging», «waste minimization»), which can also set trends in this area in the future. Based on the confirmation of the hypotheses put forward (1. Representatives of the generation Z are insensitive to the higher level of costs (the product is more expensive) associated with the purchase of eco-products and support for businesses that position themselves as sustainable; 2. Representatives of the generation Z practice sustainable practices in everyday life; 3. Representatives of the generation Z support the production of eco-friendly goods and the involvement of business in sustainable development practices) – it was verified that a typical representative of the generation Z is characterized by: insensitivity to the higher level of costs associated with the purchase of eco-products and support for businesses that position themselves as sustainable; implementation of sustainable practices in everyday life; supporting the production of eco-friendly goods and involving businesses in sustainable development practices. A further direction for research is the need to develop an integrated approach to the creation of digital educational content for the marketing purposes of a business that professes sustainable practices and sells eco-products.