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Beyond the Grind: Leveraging Data Analysis and Machine Learning for the Quantification and Enhancement of Work-Life Balance
Authors: Vijayanand Deepshika , P Subbulakshmi
Published: October 2023

This research aims to comprehensively investigate the dynamics of work-life balance and to develop predictive models using machine learning techniques to assess and predict the factors influencing work-life equilibrium. The study leverages a dataset containing 15,973 responses obtained from the global work-life survey conducted by Authentic-Happiness.com. The survey comprises 23 questions, providing a multifaceted view of how individuals manage their personal and professional lives. Initial Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) uncovers five key dimensions: "Healthy Body," "Healthy Mind," "Expertise," "Connection," and "Meaning." These dimensions are explored to gain insights into their significance in relation to work-life balance. Subsequently, an extensive set of machine learning regression models, including Linear Regression, Decision Tree Regression, Random Forest Regression, Gradient Boosting Regressor, XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, Support Vector Machine, K Nearest Neighbors, K-Means Regression, Ridge and Lasso Regression, Principal Component Analysis, RANSAC, Quartile Regression, GAM, Huber Regression, RBF Kernel Regression, and SGD Regression, are employed to predict work-life balance scores. Performance evaluation is based on metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE) and R-squared (R²). The research uncovers a holistic understanding of work-life balance and identifies significant predictors. The comparative analysis of machine learning models reveals their effectiveness in predicting work-life balance, highlighting the models that perform optimally. This research contributes valuable insights into the intricate factors that underlie work-life balance, offering a data-driven perspective that can inform personal choices, organizational strategies, and policy decisions. The application of machine learning techniques underscores the potential for addressing contemporary challenges associated with achieving a harmonious work-life equilibrium.
Machine Learning Technique to Classify EMG Signal for Diabetes Person
Authors: Zulkifli Muhammad Fathi Yakan , Nasir Noorhamizah Mohamed
Published: October 2023

Diabetes can cause a disease known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which affects the blood vessels and nerves in the legs and feet. This condition can result in plantar foot ulcers and muscular weakness. Detecting DPN early stage is crucial so patients can receive early treatment before their disease worsens. Most technology that detects this disease is usually expensive, like an Electromyography machine (EMG). But, with the increasing popularity of machine learning classification in the health sciences, DPN can be identified early by producing a low-cost equipment. This study aimed to develop a low-cost surface EMG (sEMG) system to detect electrical activity in the lower limb muscles and classify healthy and diabetic subjects during muscle fatigue using K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) as two methods of machine learning technique. This study used Muscle Sensor V3 as sEMG to record the signal and extract using time domain feature extraction before classification. In KNN, 1–10 values (K) are used, while in ANN, 1–10 values of the number of hidden neurons are used to compare the classification performance. The result shows that ANN is suitable compared to KNN with the method used in this study. ANN algorithm performs better using four hidden neurons with an accuracy of 100% for the training and testing process. The study can conclude that this low-cost sEMG system, with the help of ANN, can effectively classify two subjects (healthy and diabetic) according to the EMG data obtained. This system can help to identify any diabetes neuropathy at an early stage and able to prevent lower limb complications related to the disease.
The Science of Cariostatic Action of Cheese against Dental Caries
Authors: Shinkre Rohan , Jain Vipin K , Srivastava B.K , Eshwar Shruthi , Bharadwaj Aarya , Mukherji Ishan
Published: October 2023

Dental caries, often known as tooth decay or cavities, is a common oral health issue that has a significant impact on overall health. Cheese, a dairy product, has received attention in terms of nutrition due to its potential benefits for reducing tooth cavities. This narrative review examines the nutritional benefits of cheese in the context of avoiding dental caries, as well as its nutritional profile, mechanisms of action, and relevant advice for incorporating cheese into a caries-preventive diet.
Prevalence of Thyroid Eye Disease Among Thyroid Disorder Patients
Authors: Ramakrishna Abinaya , Veeramani Panimalar A , R Akash
Published: October 2023

Aim: To assess the prevalence of Thyroid Eye Disease among thyroid disorder patients. Introduction: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is a debilitating autoimmune disorder seen in hyperthyroid, hypothyroid and euthyroid patients. The global prevalence of TED is estimated to be 16 per 100,000 women and 2.9 per 100,000 men in the general population. Common symptoms include dry eyes, eyelid retraction, excessive watering, conjunctival redness and swelling, retro-orbital pain and blurred vision. This study aims to assess the prevalence of TED among dysthyroid patients attending Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. Methodolody: The purpose of this study is to find the prevalence of TED among dysthyroid patients attending Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai during the months of July and August. A detailed history of each patient was taken after which a series of tests were conducted to identify and classify the severity of TED. This was done using NOSPECS (no signs, only signs, soft tissue involvement, proptosis, extraocular muscle involvement, corneal involvement, sight loss) classification. Schirmers test was performed to assess the prevalence of dry eyes among TED patients. Result: 122 patients consisting of 87 females and 35 males were included in this study. 43% (53 patients) were found to have Thyroid Eye Disease. There was no significant difference in prevalence between male and female subjects (43.6% and 42.8% respectively). The presence of TED was far greater in hyperthyroid than in hypothyroid patients. 44 out of 53 patients with TED were hyperthyroid (83%), 7 were hypothyroid (13.2%), and 2 patients were euthyroid (3.7%) . Schirmers test conducted on each patient revealed that 12% of the TED patients suffered from dry eyes. NCT test conducted to find the intraocular pressure in TED patients revealed no significant results. Conclusion: The high prevalence of TED seen in dysthyroid patients in this study calls for increased awareness regarding ocular manifestations in thyroid disorders. Patients should be encouraged to undergo regular checkups to ensure normal functioning of eyes and to prevent progression of the disease.
Central Corneal Thickness in Patients with Dry Eye Disease
Authors: Likhita M . , Reddy Chiramana Supreeth , R Akash
Published: October 2023

Background: Dry eye or Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is mainly due to decreased tears which causes eye visual disturbance and discomfort. Dry eye affects corneal thickness. Aims and Objectives: Aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of dry eye disease on CCT with age and gender match controls. Materials and Methods: Two Hundred and twenty  subjects , 110 Patients are cases and 110 are controls. Subjects are from the Department of Ophthalmology  Narayana Medical college and Hospital Out patient Department are included in the the study. Dry eye disease diagnosed with questionnaire , Tear film Break up test , Schirmer’s test and slit lap examination . CCT is measures with Optical Pachymetry. T test was used to determine the significane of difference between two means. Results: In our study, there were 140 female patients and 80 male patients. The CCT among cases was very low (534.19 ?m±30.05) compared to controls (562.7 ?m±45.56) and this difference was statistically significant (P<0.05. The difference in CCT among males between the two groups was statistically significant and it was highly significant among females. Conclusion: There is a significant decrease in CCT due to Dry eye Disease. Pachymetry for CCT estimation shall be included in the routine management of dry eye patients so that corneal thinning could be easy to identify earlier and treated earlier
IP Cameras Beyond Security: A Systematic Literature Review Examining Their Adoption and Potential in the Healthcare Industry
Authors: Ong Aldrin Patrick L. , Tomas John Paul Q. , Tomas Mary Christine A.
Published: October 2023

There is a growing interest of IP Camera usage in the healthcare industries. IP Cameras are now being used in healthcare including patient monitoring, healthcare, telemedicine, etc. This paper aims to determine the applications of the IP Camera in the healthcare industry including how it is used in these applications to serve as a tool for future researchers to understand how they can use IP cameras in their future endeavors. A total of 31 related literatures and studies published from 2019 to 2022 were gathered, all of which used IP cameras in their specific studies. A code for each study was created according to their specific application and use. Results show that IP cameras were mainly used in 12 applications, mostly for Deep Learning, Robotics, and COVID-19 Application. These cameras were also used in 7 roles, mainly remote monitoring, telemedicine, telerehabilitation, and capturing data for model training, testing, and use. Overall, this study showed that IP cameras play a crucial role in the healthcare industry and have the potential to improve and revolutionize the way healthcare services are delivered such as improving telemedicine and promoting the use of telerehabilitation. Future research includes examining the use of IP cameras in other industries, especially in smart home environments, how IP cameras are used in different deep learning algorithms, and analyzing the benefits and challenges of IP cameras in different applications. CCS CONCEPTS: CCS CONCEPTS -> General and reference ~ Document types ~ General literature ACM Reference Format: This block will be automatically generated when manuscripts are processed after acceptance.
Stakeholders’ Readiness and Preferences in Embracing EV Industry in Malaysia
Authors: Lin Evelyn Yeap Ewe , Radzi Husni Mohd , Ghazali Farhaniza
Published: October 2023

The Electrical Vehicle (EV) industry has been introduced to Malaysia for more than a decade. The main idea of this industry is to encourage the usage of EV that runs on renewable energy resources where electricity is used as the fuelling power as opposed to the conventional fossil fuel. This will lead to the reduced of carbon print, greener environment, and sustainable living. Using generic qualitative inquiry, the study has conducted semi-structured interviews with specific stakeholders throughout 2021. The results gathered show that both potential and existing stakeholders concurred in the importance of government policies especially on matters pertaining tax and subsidies for the industry. Overall, the stakeholders agreed that changing to EV is a good move in preserving the environment.
Ethics And Social Responsibility as Performance Indicators of The Accounting Professional in The Ecuadorian Environment
Authors: Castillo Norma del Rocío Toledo , Torres Patricia Maria Salazar , Garcia Javier Ignacio Briones
Published: October 2023

The work performance of accounting professionals, under traditional paradigms, was measured by their ability to analyze financial statements and determine the economic performance indicators of organizations, however today, in addition to technical aspects, they must possess related competencies. to social responsibility and ethics, in such a way that their work has a positive impact on society by carrying out work with transparency that allows keeping clear accounts. With the objective of evaluating the importance of the qualities social responsibility and ethics in the evaluation of the performance of the accounting professional in the Ecuadorian environment, a systematic review was carried out, through the bibliographic consultation of 200 articles in the database of indexed journals in Scopus, Latindex, Scielo, and Google Scholar, selecting the articles that describe the importance of considering social relevance and respect for ethical standards and values, within the professional actions of Ecuadorian accountants. As a result of the review, 36 articles were selected, which highlight that in Ecuador, despite the existence of a code of ethics for the profession, the paradigm shifts that tend to measure the efficiency of companies due to their relationship with society, respect for environment and transparent management of accounts, in addition to the well-known financial indicators, forces a change in the profile of the Ecuadorian accounting professional and with it the training plans of university institutions, this new vision of the accounting practice leads to the conclusion that an exercise of greater transparency will be observed during the financial analysis of companies, especially those linked to the public sector, which are characterized by high levels of corruption.
The Effect of Narcissism on Attitude to Instagram Advertisements: Focusing on Generation MZ
Authors: Lee In-sook , Kim Gwi-gon
Published: October 2023

This study tries, with the relationship between narcissism, attitude to Instagram advertisements, and attitude to products among those of Generation MZ who are high in narcissism. First, this study examines the effect of narcissism on susceptibility to informational influence, impulse buying tendency, and openness to experience, the effects of them on attitude to Instagram advertisements and attitude to products, finally, mediating effects of them. This study conducted an online survey to 248 Instagram users among those of Generation MZ and analyzed the data using SPSS 2.1. It was found that narcissism has positive (+) effect on susceptibility to informational influence, impulse buying tendency, and openness to experience, and that susceptibility to informational influence, impulse buying tendency, and openness to experience have positive (+) effects on attitude to Instagram advertisements and attitude to products. The mediating effects of susceptibility to informational influence and impulse buying tendency were also identified. However, openness to experience was found not to have such a mediating effect.
Local Anaesthetic Injection In To Both Angles of Rectus Sheath Incision for Post-Operative Pain Relief in Cesarean Delivery Have Any Benefit
Authors: Hassanin Tamer Mahmoud zaki , Moussa Abdelraheem Mohammed Abdelraheem
Published: October 2023

Background: The use of CS for delivery is becoming more prevalent, and it is now one of the most common major operative procedures done worldwide. Prolonged pain reduces physical exercise and increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis and subsequent pulmonary embolism. Objectives: The purpose of this research was to see if a local anaesthetic "Bupivacaine" injection in both angles of the rectus sheath incision could decrease postoperative pain and opioid consumption after a caesarean section. Patients and methods: This study was conducted at obstetrics and gynecology department of Damanhur Medical National Institute from March 2023 to September 2023 and included 90 patients. 30 patients received saline infiltration in both angles of the rectus sheath incision, 30 patients received Bupivacaine infiltration in both angles of the rectus sheath incision, and 30 patients received both saline and Bupivacaine injections. Results: The research compared the three groups and discovered a significant difference in time for the first analgesic request, time interval before first ambulation, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain score, and postoperative nausea and vomiting, with group B having the best result. Conclusion: In patients getting general anesthesia, a local anesthetic "Bupivacaine" injection in both angles of the rectus sheath incision to block the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves bilaterally is an effective technique to reduce postoperative pain and analgesic consumption after caesarean section.
Integrated assessment of the surface source of water supply according to environmental-risk indicators
Authors: Bezsonnyi Vitalii L. , Plyatsuk Leonid D. , Ponomarenko Roman V. , Asotskyi Vitalii V. , Tretyakov Oleg V. , Zhuravskij Maxim M.
Published: October 2023

The risk assessment provides a basis for comparing, ranking and prioritizing risks and assessing environmental impacts as functions of stressors in a river basin. The main sourc- es of pollution of the Dnipro Reservoir are discharge of wastewater into the river without proper treatment; uncontrolled discharges of wastewater; non-compliance with the regime in bank strips and water-protection zones; and bank erosion. Health-risk assessment includes four main stages: hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-effect assessment, and risk characterization. We determined that according to all parameters – except BSK5, HSC, and suspended matter – the water meets the regulation standards of the Hygienic Water-Quality Standards of Water Bodies to Meet the Drinking, Household and Other Needs of Population, but does not reach the upper limit of the 1st quality class according to DSTU 4808:2007. Also, the average annual values were significantly above the minimum values of the examined parameters. There was a decrease in the level of BOD5 at the checkpoints in the city of Dnipro, indicating invasion of the watercourse (points 4 and 5) by substances that inhibit biochemical processes. The same parameter decreased at the checkpoint where the River leaves the city limits and further downstream, suggesting an influx of organic compounds. The oxygen content was observed to decline in the part of the watercourse located in the city (points 4 – 8) and increase in the middle and lower parts of the reservoir. There was also seen a trend of growth of sulfates, nitrogen compounds, phosphates, synthetic surfactants and COD at the control checkpoints located within the city of Dnipro. As a result of the risk assessment of the impact of anthropogenic activities of the Dnipro agglomeration on the Dnipro Reservoir, we determined that nitrites, nitrates and phosphates and suspended solids are the priority substances in the list. This can impose negative impacts on the health, causing mutagenic and carcinogenic effects, and enhance the eutrophication of the surface water. The Dnipro agglomeration has been causing a negative ecological impact on the Dnipro Reservoir, increasing the risk value from 0.999999206 (checkpoint 3, before the city of Kamianske) to 0.999999924 (checkpoint 6, where the River leaves the city limits).
Analysis of structural-tectonic and petrophysical features of productive horizons of Mishovdag fold
Authors: Kаrimov Vagif M. , Ganbarova Shura A. , Ismayilova Mehriban M.
Published: October 2023

The article analyzes the geological structure, lithofascial, tectonic, and morpho- logical features of the Mishovdag oil field, which is a productive area in terms of oil content. Morphologically, it represents a brachianticlinal fold located in the north-west and south-east directions. The Mishovdag fold is located on the Kalamaddin-Bandovan anticline zone between the Kichik Harami (in the northeast) and Galmaz (in the northwest) structures. The Mishovdag-Galmaz part of the anticlinal zone extends in the sub-southern direction. The structures included in the zone are represented on the surface mainly by Aghjagil, Absheron, and ancient Khazar sediments. Productive layer sediments come to the surface in few areas. The tectonic movements and activity of mud volcanoes (active or buried) have left characteristic traces in the geological structure of the research area. Brachianticlinal and other types of structures were formed here. Under the strong influence of tectonic movements, the layers forming them were deformed and broken into blocks by regional tectonic faults. The anticlinal structures of the zone are complicated by longitudinal and latitudinal faults. The Mishovdag fold is represented by a brachianticline, 20-25 km long and 4-6 km wide. Brachianticline has a sharply asymmet- rical structure. The southwestern limb is steep, and inclined at an angle of 25-450, while the northeastern limb is flat and characterized by an inclination angle of 7-250. As a result of the analysis of the cross-sections of deep wells drilled in the field, it was determined that Mesozoic, Paleogene-Miocene, and Pliocene-Anthropogenic sediments are developed in the section of the fold. Sediments repre- senting the cross-section are characterized by high reservoir properties. Geological-geophysical works are carried out in the field. Core materials were taken from wells. The lithological-petrophysical characteristics – carbonate, porosity, and permeability of reservoir rocks have been determined according to core samples taken from exploration wells drilled in the field. The lithological-petrophysical characteristic regularities of change were investigated depending on depth.
Is the Use of Ozonated Oil Effective in the Treatment of Oral Lesions? Systematic Review of Clinical Studies
Authors: Yabar Condori Jusef , Meza-Mauricio Jonathan , Mendoza-Azpur Gerardo , Castro-Rodríguez Yuri
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review (SR) of the therapeutic effect of ozonated oil for oral lesions treatment. A SR was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The Medline (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, Scielo and LILACS were investigated, together with manual searches, to extract all publications until December 2020, including randomized and non-randomized clinical trials reporting the effects of ozonated oils on the management of oral lesions when compared with other methods. The risk of bias (RoB) of the studies included were assessed by using the RoB 2 tool and ROBINS-I. After analyzing the titles and reading the abstracts, 1932 articles were excluded; the remaining 25 passed a full-text evaluation. Ultimately, 13 articles were included in this SR. There was heterogeneity of the results regarding healing times and intervals of ozonated oil application for the treatment of each type of oral lesion, but in general, there was a shorter healing time when ozonated oil was used as therapy, and no adverse effects were reported. Despite the limited information found and the lack of rigorous methodological standards for the use of ozonated oil on oral lesions, a positive effect was suggested. The findings indicated an advantage in terms of shorter healing times when compared with other conventional treatments. No adverse effects were reported, showing safety and reliability for patient’s treatment.
Prevalence of Lesions and Oral Mucosal Normal Variations in an Elderly Population in Costa Rica
Authors: Fernández-Chaves José Manuel , Boza-Oreamuno Yadira V. , Masís-Monestel Carlos , Lau-Sánchez Norma
Published: October 2023

To establish the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and normal variations in a population of older adults. This observational study was conducted from 2015 to 2016 and involved 156 participants from Los Guido (San José, Costa Rica). The participants’ sociodemographic information, risk factors, comorbidity, and clinical examination were evaluated and analyzed descriptively and qualitatively. Findings in oral mucosa were found to preferentially affect women (n=111; 71%) and individuals between the ages of 60 and 69 years (n=65; 42%), having smoking as a risk factor (n=67; 43%), and suffering from arterial hypertension (n=101; 65%). Intraoral findings were mainly presented together with variations from normal and pathology (n=71; 46%), predominantly one variation from normal (n=67; 33%) and one pathology (n=51; 43%). The most prevalent normal variations were the saburral tongue, lingual varicose veins, and cryptic tonsils. Infectious diseases (n=33; 21%), potentially malignant disorders (n=30; 19%), and physical and chemical injuries (n=18; 12%) were the most prevalent groups. The four most predominant lesions were prosthetic stomatitis, actinic cheilitis, frictional keratosis, and atrophic glossitis. The differences in pathological groups were not statistically significant (p=0.392) when comparing the frequency ratio by sex. Variations of the normal anatomy are the predominant ones, the saburral tongue being the most prevalent individually; among the pathologies, the most remarkable group was the infectious diseases, and prosthetic stomatitis was the most frequent. The information about this subject in Costa Rica is limited. So it is important to conduct more studies that contribute to the oral health of the elderly population in this area.
Hijos. archivos, testimonios y memorias en La Caja Topper de Nicolás Gadano y Villa Olímpica de Sebastián Kohan Esquenazi
Authors: Argañaraz María Eugenia
Published: October 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es problematizar la forma de testimoniar que dos hijos«argenmex» llevan adelante en la novela de Nicolás Gadano La caja Topper (2019) y el documental Villa Olímpica (2022), del cineasta Sebastián Kohan Esquenazi. Observamos cómo los hijos testimonian a partir de un trabajo con el relato que tiene en cuenta archivos específicos. En el caso de la novela, la caja Topper (como objeto) guarda cartas y documentos de la familia y es el hijo menor —el narrador— quien es acreedor de esa caja. En Villa Olímpica, su director documenta a través de las voces de otros hijos —chilenos y argentinos—, que refieren cómo fue abandonar México, luego de transitar parte de la infancia, y adolescencia o, incluso, haber nacido en suelo mexicano. Distinguimos un uso del archivo en vínculo con los objetos del pasado que los padres les han legado. Los autores se proponen resignificar los procesos de construcción de memorias narrativas que habilitan los sentidos del pasado (Jelin, 2021). El testimonio no desconoce la idea de «construcción» de ese pasado y sus usos (Nofal, 2016). Nos centraremos en hijos «argenmex», es decir, en quienes nacieron en México o Argentina y albergan hoy un sentido de pertenencia con ambas patrias.
Poemas escapados de un reloj
Authors: Jiménez Castro Marjorie
Published: October 2023

Creación literaria
Incomplete mechanisms of authorities in issues of ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language
Authors: Midina Anastasia
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the current legislation regulating the issues of ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language. Analyzed such basic legal acts as the Constitution of Ukraine and the Laws of Ukraine "On ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a state language", "About Higher Education". It is determined, that the status of the Ukrainian language as a single state language in Ukraine is determined exclusively by the Constitution of Ukraine, and the procedure for the functioning and use of the state language is exclusively determined by law. The current legal acts contain gaps that are persistent.

Based on the results of the study, the author's vision of ways to regulate the imperfection of the mechanism of state power has been formed. Namely, it is proposed to supplement Article 10 of Section III of the Law of Ukraine “On Ensuring the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as a State Language” with part 4 as follows: “as an alternative, the level of proficiency in the state language by persons, defined in the first and second parts of Article 9 of this Law, is certified by a document with Unified State Electronic Database on Education. This clarification in some cases will help simplify the mechanism for assessing the level of proficiency in the state language of military personnel serving in higher military educational institutions as scientific and pedagogical workers, as well as eliminate negative reactions from society regarding the failure to confirm the level of proficiency in the state language of persons applying for individual elective positions (Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine). After all, all citizens of Ukraine are equal before the Law and proper language skills are an integral part of professional competence, a guarantee of success in the profession, as well as an indicator of the general culture of the individual.

In addition, the article emphasizes that insufficient legal work and legal culture of local officials remain the problematic issues, faced by contract military personnel serving in the positions of scientific and pedagogical workers in institutions of higher military education. Therefore, one of the ways to increase the effectiveness of legal awareness of both military personnel (under contract) in the security and defense sector and officials of public authorities is to strengthen the work in teams on the interpretation of legal norms and ways to implement them
An exploratory study on albinism killings in Umhlabuyalingana settlements of Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Authors: Maluleke Witness , Ndlazi Bhekani , Maluleke Witness
Published: October 2023

People with Albinism are often terrified as the nature and extent of this crime continue increasing. Africa is mainly dealing with this issue, and South Africa appears to be one of the countries grappling with this horrific crime. Thus, this study’s main objective was to explore the Albnism killings of Umhlabuyalingana of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa, focusing on the nature of this practice and the perceptions of community members on this scourge. This qualitative study adopted the case study research design, aided by an exploratory research objective. About Twenty (20) participants were selected in Umhlabauyalingana area, using the convenience sampling technique; they were all subjected to one-on-one interviews. The collected data were analysed using the inductive Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) method. This study establishes that albinism genocide has an adverse effect on the livelihood of people living with albinism in the community. This scourge do affects their daily lives, hugely affecting performance of their duties without fear of being abducted. Moreover, individuals closer to the potential victims also fear for the lives of their loved ones. Therefore, albinism killings affects the entire community and people closer to the potential vitims/victim. For recommendation:visible and responsive programmes must be established across South Africa
Legal custom and other rules established by practice: issues of correlation
Authors: Bedrii Marian
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the issues of the comparison between legal custom and other rules, formed by practice. In particular, the correlation of legal custom with the practice of state authorities, legal precedent and personal business practice is considered. Identifying the relationships between them makes it possible to understand the meaning of the corresponding phenomena. Differences in the legal nature of the mentioned phenomena cause the fact that some are sources of law, while others are not. The acquisition or loss of certain parameters (features) can lead to the transition (transformation) of one phenomenon into another with corresponding consequences.
It is explained, that the practice of state authorities is not an independent form of law, but can create such forms - legal custom, legal precedent, etc. It can also create quasi-legal phenomena – agreements between governing subjects, clerk habits, etc. The criteria for distinguishing between legal custom and legal precedent are defined: subjects, the nature of law-making practice, the intensity of such practice, the justification of validity and content, the level of certainty and formalization, as well as the scope of legal action. A legal custom is a general social practice, which consists in repeating certain actions several times or refraining from them by a wide range of subjects. Instead, legal precedent is formed by the special practice of the competent authority in the course of law enforcement, which is most often expressed in a specific judicial or administrative decision.
It has been found, that business practice is able to create two basic types of rules for contracting parties – legal customs and rules of personal business practice. The first of them are characterized by generality and in terms of legal consequences are equated to the norms, contained in the legislation. Instead, the latter bind only specific counterparties, and therefore are equivalent to the terms of the contract, concluded between them. The use of the term "custom" to delineate the rules, formed by personal business practice, is not only contrary to its nature, but also creates a terminological imbalance in law of obligations
Some issues of legal liability for violations of environmental protection legislation
Authors: Kalian Oleksandr , Kupchenia Lidia , Syomych Mykola
Published: October 2023

The classification of the environmental protection legislation of Ukraine has been carried out. For this purpose, Ukrainian legal acts were analyzed and systematized according to various criteria. The scientific literature, devoted to the issue of legal responsibility for violation of the norms of laws, in which the right to nature protection is enshrined, was studied. It has been proven, that in the conditions of globalization, environmental regulations must take into account international standards in the field of environmental protection, in particular, the achievements of the World Trade Organization and the European Union. The content of certain legal documents of international communities in this area has been clarified.

The types of legal responsibility are outlined. Some of them were considered in relation to the legal consequences for violating environmental legislation. In particular, material and disciplinary responsibility is characterized as having an indirect effect on environmental protection through employees of the state environmental inspection. This approach is due to the fact that the effectiveness of environmental legislation largely depends on the quality of work of the relevant employees.

At the same time, the issue of bringing offenders to economic and legal and other types of legal responsibility is considered.

It has been established, that mitigating the consequences of military actions on the territory of Ukraine requires the improvement of the institution of legal responsibility for violations of environmental regulations. Therefore, the main codified acts that regulate it, such as the Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine, the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, the Economic Code of Ukraine and the Criminal Code of Ukraine, were analyzed. Separate changes to regulatory legal acts are proposed.

In general, this research is based on the statement about the possibility of improving the state of nature by applying measures of responsibility to violators of environmental norms. This will make it possible to mitigate the consequences of military operations on the territory of Ukraine
Legal concerns regarding the protection of minors’ personal data in compliance with national legislation and GDPR requirements
Authors: Yavor Olha , Piddubna Viktoriia , Ruban Olena
Published: October 2023

The article highlights the legal concerns surrounding the protection of minors' personal data. The writers have conducted an original study of the sources regulating civil and labor relations in the field of acquiring and using personal data. The expansion and use of information technology and online communications can potentially lead to the violation of personal rights by the owners of personal data, both in workplace settings and in the daily lives of ordinary residents. The purpose of this article is to highlight issues concerning the collection, storage, use, and dissemination of the personal data of a minor, as well as to develop methods to protect the personal data of a child based on a comprehensive analysis of international acts, Ukrainian legislation, unique literature, and case law materials pertaining to the protection of personal data of a minor.

Based on the analysis of national legislation and case law of the European Union, the author concludes that the right to personal data protection is one of the forms of realization of the right to respect for private and family life. The obligation to protect person's rights to processing and storage of his or her private information is a negative obligation on the part of both the State and the owners of personal data.

The article addresses current difficulties concerning the security of children' personal data under current civil and medical legislation in Ukraine and other countries. The provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and Ukraine's "On Personal Data Protection" Law are compared. Possible steps to establish further protection of children's personal data during collection and processing, whether utilizing websites, video games, online purchases, and so on, are proposed.

The paper concludes that state functions should be executed without necessitating individuals' consent for the collection of personal data. Personal data processing should be carried out within the framework and on the basis of Ukrainian laws and regulations, taking into account international conventions in this area. The analysis of methods for safeguarding children's personal data enabled the identification of supplementary avenues for data protection. These include acquiring copies of personal data by both children and their parents, rectifying inaccuracies, completing incomplete data, exercising the 'right to be forgotten' and the 'right to erasure' of personal data, invalidating transactions, and seeking compensation for material and moral damages arising from the unlawful use of personal data
Improving the quality of the stabilization of the output current of the pulse dc converter operating on a plasma arc
Authors: Vereshchago Yevhen , Kostiuchenko Vitalii
Published: October 2023

Purpose. Improving the quality indicators of control processes for pulsed DC converters operating on an arc load, based on the construction of procedures for the synthesis of robust systems.
Methodology. A method of improving the quality of stabilization of the output current of a pulsed direct current converter based on a combination of disturbance control with control of the output current deviation from a given value (localization method) is considered.
 Findings. The article deals with the solution of the optimization problems of the output current stabilization system of the pulsed direct current converter feeding the plasma arc under, among other things , stochastic external influences in connection with the problems of non-roughness and strict implementation of optimal regulators and the solution of optimization problems according to the quality of invariance. Methods for constructing optimal controllers are considered and the possibility of solving the optimization problem by the invariance property is established. Examples of solving deterministic and stochastic optimization tasks are given, taking into account the properties of roughness, structural and strict implementation of the stabilizing regulator.
 Better accuracy of arc current stabilization in statics and dynamics is provided, which is confirmed by simulation modeling. The quality of arc current stabilization is achieved when using control systems based on the quality of invariance and solving optimization problems in the class of "good" regulators built on the basis of the localization method. Regulators calculated on the basis of the correlations of the localization method provide the required quality of the processes and have the property of roughness (robustness) in relation to the deviation of the object parameters from the nominal values in a wide range. If the object contains non-stationary parameters or its properties are not fully known, in this case it is better to use the localization method to calculate the controller.
Originality. We received further development of the procedure for the synthesis of optimal regulators and methods of solving optimization problems by the property of invariance.
Practical value. On the basis of the method of combined control and the concepts of localization, the optimal laws of control of free and forced movements of a one-dimensional system are synthesized. The latter, however, has the property of rudeness. The efficiency of the synthesized algorithms is illustrated by the results of mathematical modeling.
Simulation of autonomous voltage inverters of power sources of single-phase asynchronous drives
Authors: Borodai Valerіj , Nesterova Olha , Borovyk Roman , Fedorov Serhii
Published: October 2023

Purpose. Development of original models of voltage inverters adapted to control a single-phase asynchronous motor with the subsequent prospect of creating automatic systems for improving the energy efficiency of household mechanisms, as well as developing educational complexes for studying the operation of frequency converters to form skills for their repair and tuning.Methodology. The provisions of the theory of electric machines, methods of synthesis of digital control systems, methods and methods of modeling in CAD electronic laboratory of the company NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS of the Multisim component, methods of circuit design were used for conducting research. Findings. Models of pulse distributors were developed and built for the cases of power supply of single-phase asynchronous motors with bridge inverters of separate and individual starting and working windings, half-bridge inverters with a bipolar power source and a three-phase inverter with control according to a 180-degree control diagram. Time diagrams of visual confirmation of the system's performance according to the declared principles have been obtained. Originality. A number of original switch diagrams of the power section of the models of impulse distributors of autonomous voltage inverters are proposed, taking into account the phase shift and the duration of the switching pauses of the switching arms of the power unit to avoid emergency modes, recommendations are given on the levels of generation frequencies that are fed to the input of the combinational circuit, the prospect of using this system as part of a single-phase asynchronous electric drive with the possibility of energy-efficient control is shown.Practical value. The proposed original model solutions for autonomous voltage inverters, which are adapted to work together with a single-phase IM, can be useful for developers of converter technology and become visual material for their use in the educational process for training specialists in specialty 141 "Electric power engineering, electrical engineering and electromechanics".
Anthropocentric features of toponyms in Australia and Oceania as a reflection of the geographical and historical factors of their appearance in the language
Authors: Kotik Olga , Zhukova Lyubov , Aleksandrova Iana
Published: October 2023

Toponyms are a complex system, the semantic and structural features of which reflect the cultural and historical peculiarities of the nation. The toponyms of Norfolk Island stand out from other toponyms of the English language due to the isolated geographical location of the island and its violent history. This article discusses in detail the extralinguistic factors that determine the semantic features of geographical names of Norfolk Island. The historical factors that influenced the creation of a significant number of place names include the fact that the settlement of Norfolk Island was founded as a British penal colony. Other factors include political and economic dependence on the UK, and later on Australia. It is noted that the most important among such factors is the motivation of the residents who inhabited Norfolk Island after its discovery by Captain J. Cook. The historical factors we are considering influence the formation of certain connotations of the toponyms of Norfolk Island and Australia. The article proposes a structural and semantic classification of toponyms of Australia and Oceania. The criteria that served as the basis for describing the classification include the presence of positive or negative stylistic coloring. It is noted that some names change their stylistic coloring. This phenomenon is an example of historical rehabilitation. Among the most common anthropogenic factors affecting the structure of toponyms, we have identified the influence of historical figures on the development of the island and the difficult living conditions of the first settlers. Such factors determine the choice of a toponym and are reflected in the presence or absence of its stylistic coloring.
Responses of “Benihoppe” strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) to La3+ treatment during propagation and rooting in vitro
Authors: Nengbing Hu , Zhang Yating , Yu Liyun , Guo Hongyan , Zhang Xueping , Shi Errong
Published: October 2023

Abstract The study was aimed to assess the effects of exposure of the “Benihoppe” strawberry (Fragaria×ananassa Duch.) to La3+ treatment during propagation and rooting in vitro. The results showed that propagation and rooting were inhibited by lower (0.2, 0.5 mg/L) and higher (40.0 mg/L) concentrations of La3+, respectively. Propagation and rooting were promoted by a moderate concentration (1.0, 10.0, and 15.0 mg/L) of La3+, and a concentration of 1.0 mg/L was found to be optimal. Under 1.0 mg/L of La3+ treatment, certain trends associated with changes in the levels of hormones and 12 nutrients, with the exception of Ca, were observed during plant growth in vitro, and a greater balance was observed in the trends associated with changes in the amounts of elements at the rooting stage, as compared to the propagation stage. Furthermore, the elements or hormones with the highest effects on the two stages of propagation were Co and K (positive), and TDZ and Fe (negative), while those that affected the two stages of rooting were S and Zn ( positive), and IAA and Fe (positive). Our findings suggest that the use of 1.0 mg/L of La3+ is cost-effective, and can help achieve strawberry propagation and rooting in vitro.
Seasonal nutrient content variation in avocado leaves of ‘Geada’, ‘Fortuna’ and ‘Quintal’ genotypes
Authors: Cazetta Jairo Osvaldo , Zanata Renan Moisés Paneghini , Barbosa Paula Wellen Gonçalves
Published: October 2023

Abstract Avocado is an important fruit for fresh consumption and as raw material for several industries. In order to obtain good productivity and fruit quality, adequate plant nutrition is essential. However, information on the relationship between time of year, phenology and nutritional status of plants of different genotypes is difficult to compare, as most data are obtained from plants of different ages, planted in soils with different fertility levels, different management strategies and most cultivated under edaphoclimatic conditions different from those of Brazil. This study evaluated the seasonal nutrient content variation of avocado leaves, genotypic differences, the relationship with phenological stages and the periods of greater nutrient content stability in ‘Fortuna’, ‘Geada’ and ‘Quintal’ avocado genotypes cultivated in the municipality of Jardinópolis-SP, Brazil. All plants aged 30 years, were randomly planted within the same area and submitted to the same cultural treatments and management. Nutrient contents are more stable during the flowering phase (July to September) and in the final phase of fruit formation (February to March). In most of the cycle, ‘Geada’ plants have lower S, P and Zn levels compared to ‘Fortuna’ and ‘Quintal’ genotypes. ‘Fortuna’ genotype has higher Ca, Mg and Mn levels than the others at the time of fruit harvest (April to June). In the budding phase of the three genotypes (October), increase in N, P, K, S, Cu, Zn contents and decrease in Ca, Mg and Mn contents were observed.