bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Implementasi Terapi Musik Nature Sound kepada Lansia untuk Mengatasi Ansietas
Authors: Akhriansyah Mareta , Surahmat Raden , Agustina Nuriza , Rusmarita Rusmarita
Published: July 2024

The physical and mental health of the elderly is still a problem that needs to be addressed due to a decline in physical, social and psychological conditions, including anxiety, which can affect various aspects of life, including emotional well-being, sleep quality, physical health, ability to carry out daily activities, mental health, and family and social relationships. For this reason, there needs to be real action as a solution to overcome this problem. This activity aims to overcome the problem of anxiety in the elderly through non-pharmacological therapy, nature sound music therapy, which is useful for providing a relaxing effect. Activities have been carried out by explaining implementation procedures and creating a comfortable environment for the elderly in the meeting room of the UPT Puskesmas Seri Tanjung Ogan Ilir, starting with measuring the anxiety level of the elderly, followed by listening to natural sounds via cellphone and loudspeaker for 20 minutes and ending with measuring the anxiety level of the elderly. using the HaRS instrument. The activity was carried out on Tuesday, December 26 2023 on 29 elderly people with the results of the activity showing that the level of anxiety before it was carried out was at the level of mild to severe anxiety and after it was carried out it showed anxiety at the level of no anxiety to moderate anxiety and showed the influence of the implementation of nature sound therapy ( natural sounds) on the level of anxiety of the elderly. Based on the results of the activities, it is recommended that the community health center, especially the elderly health program holders, be able to carry out several counseling activities and real implementation in overcoming various problematic conditions experienced by the elderly with the aim of improving the quality of life, especially the health of the elderly.
ANALISIS PENGARUH IKLAN, VARIAN DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN ROTI BROWNIES PADA TOKO AMANDA BROWNIES DI BOYOLALI
Authors: Khumairoh Sindy , Rahayu Listyowati Puji , Safitri Unna Ria , Hegy Suryana Alean Kistiani , Sri Anggorowati Luki
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine whether Instagram social media ads, product variants and service quality affect purchasing decisions at Amanda Brownies Boyolali branch. The population in this study was consumers who were Amanda Brownies Boyolali branch. Data collection techniques through the distribution of questionnaires with a sample of 97 respondents. The research method used is quantitative method. Testing of data instruments is carried out with validity tests and reality tests, for data analysis used normality tests, multicollinearity tests, heterokedasticity tests, and hypothesis tests to find out whether the variables have a significant relationship. The results of the study partially show that the advertising variable with the value of sig. 0.822 > 0.05 which means insignificant. While the variable product variant with sig value. 0.071 > 0.05 which means insignificant and quality of service with S value. 0.000 < 0.05 which means significant. The results of the study with the calculation of the F-test obtained the sig value. (0.000) < 0.05 which means that advertising variables, product variants and service quality simultaneously influence purchasing decision variables. Based on the calculation of the Adjusted Rsquare value, it shows that advertising variables, product variants and service quality together are able to explain service decision variables with a value of 0.504 or 50.4%.
AKUAPONIK SEBAGAI UPAYA KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH PLASTIK DI DESA SUMBERDEM, KABUPATEN MALANG
Authors: Rahmawati Zurriat Nyndia , Paramitha Astrid Ika , Fahmi Muhammad Hanif
Published: July 2024

ABSTRAK
Akuaponik adalah sistem pertanian yang ditujukan untuk mengatasi keterbatasan lahan, yang merupakan gabungan dari pertanian dan akuakultur. Akuaponik yang dilakukan di program pengabdian ini dilakukan di Dusun Sumbergelang, Desa Sumberdem, Kabupaten Malang dengan melakukan budidaya ikan lele dan kangkung di saat yang bersamaan dalam satu wadah. Langkah ini dilakukan sebagai solusi masalah ketahanan pangan untuk menyediakan bahan makanan secara mandiri.  Selain itu, akuaponik ini juga menyasar penyelesaian masalah sampah plastik dari galon dan gelas air kemasan yang melimpah di daerah tersebut dengan digunakan sebagai wadah akuaponik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan selama lima pekan dengan empat rangkain kegiatan, yaitu analisa masalah, Focus Group Discussion, pelatihan, dan pendampingan masyarakat. Kegiatan ini diharapkan dapat menjadi langkah nyata dalam menyelesaikan masalah di masyarakat untuk terwujudnya kegiatan berbasis masyarakat yang berkelanjutan, yang selanjutnya dapat dipraktekkan secara berkala pada dusun-dusun lain dan daerah lain pada umumnya.
 
Kata Kunci: akuaponik; ketahanan pangan; limbah plastik; pengabdian masyarakat.
 
ABSTRACT
Aquaponic is an agriculture system in a limited available space, that is the combination of agriculture and aquaculture. Aquaponic became the main program of the community service in Sumbergelang, Sumberdem village, Malang regency by cultivating catfish and water spinach at the same time in one container. Aquaponics implemented in this village is aimed as a food security effort which can be done independently by the community. On the other hand, it is also used to solve the problem of plastic waste from gallons and bottled water by using them as aquaponic containers. This service activity was carried out for five weeks with four series of activities, namely problem analysis, Focus Group Discussion, training and community assistance. It is expected that this activity can be a concrete step in solving problems in society to create sustainable community-based activities, that later can be implemented continously in other areas.
 
Keywords: aquaponic, food secutiry, plastic waste, community service.
Contagem Absoluta de Linfócitos: um Preditor de PCR Sérica Positiva para o Trypanosoma cruzi em Pacientes com Chagas Submetidos ao Transplante Cardíaco
Authors: Wolf Plínio José Whitaker , Finger Marco Aurelio , Rossi Neto João Manoel , Santos Carolina Casadei , Mattos Victor Bemfica de Mello , Rossi Raphael , Damiani Lucas Petri
Published: July 2024

Resumo Fundamento É desconhecido se a linfopenia é fator de risco para a reativação da doença de Chagas no transplante cardíaco (TxC), como recentemente descrito na reativação de citomegalovírus em pacientes transplantados. Objetivo Avaliar se a linfopenia no perioperatório do TxC está relacionada à parasitemia precoce pelo Trypanosoma cruzi. Métodos Amostra analisada (janeiro de 2014 a janeiro de 2023) em estudo observacional e retrospectivo. A parasitemia foi avaliada nos primeiros 3 meses após o TxC por meio da reação em cadeia da polimerase sérica (PCR) e comparada com a contagem total de linfócitos no perioperatório do TxC por curvas ROC. Comparadas características de base com a PCR Chagas por modelos de risco proporcionais de Cox independentes. Nível de significância adotado de 5%. Resultados Amostra (n = 35) apresentou idade média de 52,5 ± 8,1 anos e PCR Chagas positiva em 22 pacientes (62,8%). As médias dos menores valores de linfócitos nos primeiros 14 dias do TxC foram 398 ± 189 e 755 ± 303 células/mm3 em pacientes com e sem parasitemia nos 3 meses após o TxC, respectivamente (área sob a curva = 0,857; intervalo de confiança de 95%: 0,996 a 0,718, sensibilidade e especificidade de 83,3% e 86,4%). Determinado valor de corte inferior a 550 linfócitos/mm3 como fator de risco para presença de parasitemia. Pacientes com linfócitos < 550 unidades/mm3 nos primeiros 14 dias do pós-TxC apresentaram PCR positiva em 80% dos casos. Para cada aumento de 100 linfócitos/mm3, o risco de positividade da PCR é reduzido em 26% (razão de riscos = 0,74; intervalo de confiança de 95%: 0,59 a 0,93, p = 0,009). Conclusão Houve associação entre a linfopenia no perioperatório do TxC com a parasitemia precoce pelo T. cruzi detectada por PCR.
Absolute Lymphocyte Count: a Predictor of Positive Serum PCR for Trypanosoma cruzi in Patients with Chagas Disease Undergoing Heart Transplantation
Authors: Wolf Plínio José Whitaker , Finger Marco Aurelio , Rossi Neto João Manoel , Santos Carolina Casadei , Mattos Victor Bemfica de Mello , Rossi Raphael , Damiani Lucas Petri
Published: July 2024

Abstract Background It is unknown whether lymphopenia is a risk factor for the reactivation of Chagas disease in heart transplantation (HTx), as recently described in the reactivation of cytomegalovirus in transplant patients. Objective To evaluate whether lymphopenia in the perioperative period of heart transplantation is related to early Trypanosoma cruzi parasitemia. Methods This observational, retrospective study analyzed a sample from January 2014 to January 2023). Parasitemia was evaluated in the first 3 months after HTx using serum polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and compared with the total lymphocyte count in the perioperative period of HTx using receiver operating characteristic curves. Baseline characteristics were compared with PCR for Chagas using independent Cox proportional hazards models. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results The sample (n = 35) had a mean age of 52.5 ± 8.1 years, and 22 patients (62.8%) had positive PCR for Chagas. The mean lowest lymphocyte values in the first 14 days after HTx were 398 ± 189 and 755 ± 303 cells/mm3 in patients with and without parasitemia, respectively, within 3 months after HTx (area under the curve = 0.857; 95% confidence interval: 0.996 to 0.718, sensitivity and specificity of 83.3% and 86.4%). A cutoff value of less than 550 lymphocytes/mm3 was determined as a risk factor for the presence of parasitemia. Patients with lymphocytes < 550 units/mm3 in the first 14 days after HTx presented positive PCR in 80% of cases. For every increase of 100 lymphocytes/mm3, the risk of PCR positivity was reduced by 26% (hazard rate ratio = 0.74; 95% confidence interval: 0.59 to 0.93, p = 0.009). Conclusion There was an association between lymphopenia in the perioperative period of HTx and early T. cruzi parasitemia detected by PCR.
Deceptive Anteroseptal ST-segment Elevation and Brugada Pattern Caused by Isolated Conus Artery Occlusion
Authors: Uzun Hakan Gökalp , Özgen İrfan
Published: July 2024

Abstract The conus artery (CA) supplies the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT). ST-segment elevation in leads V1-3, which can resemble Brugada electrocardiogram (EKG) patterns, has been reported due to occlusion of the CA. A 68-year-old male was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction. A coronary angiogram revealed a dissection in the conus artery, most likely caused by the catheter. Due to the small caliber of the CA, medical therapy was chosen as the course of action. However, after the procedure, an EKG showed changes consistent with features of both type-1 and type-2 Brugada patterns, with ST-segment elevations in leads V1-4. Subsequent coronary imaging revealed that the CA had progressed to total occlusion. Despite multiple attempts to gain reentry into the true lumen, they were unsuccessful. Based on the risk-benefit ratio, the decision was made to continue with medical therapy. This is the first reported case of CA occlusion induced by catheter dissection, which manifested as anteroseptal ST-segment elevation. The patient did not report any anginal symptoms or arrhythmic events, which contrasts with conventional knowledge. Not all CA obstructions or RVOT infarcts cause Brugada-like patterns. When they do, ST elevations tend to be less than those in true Brugada syndrome.
FLNC Associated Restrictive Cardiomyopathy and Hypertrabeculation, a Rare Association
Authors: Aristizabal Ana M. , Guzmán-Serrano Carlos Alberto , Lizcano María Isabel , Mosquera Walter , Lores Juliana , Pachajoa Harry , Cely Cesar
Published: July 2024

Abstract A six-year-old girl with restrictive cardiomyopathy and hypertrabeculation, due to the early onset of her disease, whole exome sequencing was conducted, revealing the presence of a novel heterozygous missense variant in the FLNC gene. The same gene variant was also identified in her father, who, at an adult age, displayed normal imaging results and was symptom-free. This variant has not been reported in population databases or current medical literature and is classified as likely pathogenic.
Associação do Valor Pan-Imune-Inflamatório com Desfechos de Longo Prazo na Insuficiência Cardíaca Agudamente Descompensada
Authors: Murat Bektas , Murat Selda , Altınbas Mehmet Eren , Yalvac Halit Emre , Durmaz Fatih Enes , Mert Kadir Ugur , Cavusoglu Yüksel
Published: July 2024

Resumo Fundamento Embora tenha havido melhorias significativas no tratamento da insuficiência cardíaca (IC) nas últimas décadas, seu prognóstico permanece desfavorável. Embora existam muitos biomarcadores que podem ajudar a prever o prognóstico de pacientes com IC, há necessidade de biomarcadores mais simples, menos dispendiosos e mais facilmente disponíveis. Objetivo Avaliar o valor preditivo do valor pan-imune-inflamatório (PIV, do inglês pan-immune-inflammation value) em pacientes com IC agudamente descompensada. Métodos Analisamos 409 pacientes com IC com fração de ejeção reduzida internados por IC aguda descompensada. Os pacientes foram divididos em 3 grupos de acordo com os tercis de PIV: tercil 1 (PIV < 357,25), tercil 2 (PIV ≥ 357,25 e < 834,55) e tercil 3 (PIV ≥ 834,55). Foram considerados estatisticamente significativos valores de p < 0,05. Curvas de Kaplan-Meier e modelos de regressão de riscos proporcionais de Cox foram utilizados para avaliar a associação entre PIV e mortalidade por todas as causas. O desfecho primário foi mortalidade por todas as causas em 5 anos, e o desfecho secundário compreendeu a mortalidade por todas as causas intra-hospitalar em 30 dias, em 180 dias e em 1 ano Resultados Mostramos que valores mais elevados de PIV estavam associados a desfechos primários e secundários. A curva de Kaplan-Meier mostrou que pacientes com valores mais elevados de PIV apresentaram risco aumentado de mortalidade por todas as causas em curto e longo prazo (log-rank p < 0,001). Na análise multivariada, o PIV foi identificado como um preditor independente de mortalidade por todas as causas em longo prazo em pacientes com IC aguda descompensada, e observamos um aumento de 1,96 vezes no risco de um evento (razão de chances: 1,96; intervalo de confiança de 95%: 1,330 a 2,908; p = 0,001). Conclusões Nosso estudo mostrou que o novo biomarcador PIV pode ser usado como preditor de prognóstico em pacientes com IC aguda descompensada.
ONTOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF ECOSYSTEMS
Authors: Medennikov Victor I. ,   Federal Research Center «Computer Science and Control» of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

The purpose of this work is to develop directions for a scientifically based ecosystem approach to the digital transformation of the economy, science and education. It is shown that scientific and technological progress, most clearly manifested at present in the form of digital technologies, makes it possible to establish the mutual influence of a much larger number of factors during scientific research and in the business environment, which is reflected, for example, in agriculture in the form of precision agriculture, based on the integration of new researched agricultural technologies and high-precision positioning based on a variety of technical solutions and technologies for remote sensing of the Earth, as well as on the so-called precision production. Precision production implies the need to take into account a significant amount of heterogeneous data in the fields, taking into account the anthropogenic, natural spatio-temporal heterogeneity of each of them, which must be taken into account quantitatively. That is, an economic order appeared for the study of agricultural ecosystems, in particular soil biota, which awakened a global social order to resolve environmental problems that arose due to the predatory attitude towards limited natural resources and soil, ultimately leading to the degradation of people’s quality of life. The significantly increased capabilities of the digital economy, along with the specified requirements, have also led to the need to integrate information resources not only within one industry, but also most related industries, for which ontological modeling of their subject spaces must be carried out, the conceptual description of which has become significantly different over many years. The work shows that the conceptual information space of agriculture should be integrated with the corresponding spaces of a large number of industries such as: suppliers of fertilizers, plant protection products, equipment, etc.; warehouses; consumers of manufactured products; transport companies. The provided opportunity to take into account interrelations and environmental factors through integration technologies has also led to the emergence of a new direction in ecosystem research, the so-called business ecosystems. The current dangerous practice of determinologizing concepts and terms of ecosystems determines the relevance of research. Since agriculture is still less infected than other sectors with the virus of determinologization of understanding ecosystems and is one of the most powerful in the classical sense, we will classify them from the point of view of ontological modeling.
PROSPECTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DATADRIVEN APPROACH FOR WORKING WITH BIG DATA AND AI IN E-COMMERCE ON THE EXAMPLE OF A SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESS
Authors: Kushnikova Elena A. ,   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we will explore the potential for implementing a data-driven approach in a B2B e-commerce company specializing in the sale of agricultural machinery and parts. The company operates in a sector that requires a strong focus on data management for successful operations. However, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) often lack a culture of data-driven decision making due to low levels of digitalization. The relevance of this study lies in the need for companies to utilize data effectively in order to succeed in e-commerce. We will analyze the purchasing activities, marketing strategies, and sales performance of the company using big data techniques and RFM analysis. The data will be sourced from 1C accounting systems and CRM platforms. Our aim is to demonstrate the importance of adopting a data-centric approach and provide recommendations for implementing such a strategy within the organization. By leveraging the power of big data and AI, companies can gain valuable insights into their operations, optimize processes, and enhance customer experiences. In the course of our research, we confirm that data analytics on sales volume, average transaction value, and cost of living can help optimize the performance of the sales team and maximize profits by X%. By analyzing data from the procurement process, we identified the peak demand for a specific group of products, determined the optimal purchase quantity and cost. We emphasize that the marketing team plays a crucial role in driving innovation within the company. We provide a list of recommendations based on big data technology that can be used to optimize marketing efforts. The paper also addresses the issue of low digitalization, which represents a significant obstacle to implementing a data-driven approach in business processes. This is the first step towards adopting big data technologies and developing AI-powered solutions, which are discussed in detail in the study and described as having numerous benefits. The paper argues for the development of a customized recommendation system based on customer request data and historical sales information.
MOBILE PAYMENT APPLICATIONS IN CHINESE E-COMMERCE
Authors: Antonova Anna A. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

With the rapid growth of mobile Internet in China’s e-commerce industry, mobile applications are rapidly developing. Popular payment systems Alipay, WeChat Pay help you make secure transactions anytime, anywhere. The article discusses the advantages of the main Chinese mobile payment instruments. The enormous capabilities of mobile payment applications determine special interest in them as a comprehensively integrated system.
REVIEW OF RUSSIAN AND FOREIGN APPROACHES TO FORECASTING AND MODELING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES
Authors: Bozhenckov Ivan A. ,   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia, Kozlova Anastasia S. ,   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

The article compares approaches to the formation of financial analytics and construction of forecasting of changes in financial indicators in Russian and foreign practices.
GAME METHODS FOR MODELING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
Authors: Ruban Vera V. ,   Russian University of Economics named after G. V. Plekhanov, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

Innovative portfolios are a key tool for investors in the modern financial world. This scientific article examines the use of game methods in modeling investment portfolios. Gaming methods represent an innovative approach that allows market participants to make more informed decisions when constructing and managing portfolios. The article discusses the theoretical foundations of gaming methods and their application in the financial sector. They propose a new approach to modeling investment portfolios, based on the principles of game theory and analysis of the strategies of market participants. This approach allows you to take into account various scenarios and risks, which contributes to more effective portfolio management. The article describes in detail the methodology for using game models to optimize investment decisions – the calculation of returns on securities, their risks, and the algorithm for generating a profitability matrix are provided. The results of the study are analyzed and the advantages of using gaming methods in comparison with traditional approaches to portfolio modeling are demonstrated. Possible limitations and prospects for the development of this approach are also discussed. The article provides valuable research in the field of finance and investment, offering a perspective on modeling investment portfolios using game theoretic methods. The results and conclusions presented in the article can be useful for both the academic community and practicing participants in the financial market, helping them make more informed and successful investment decisions.
FEATURES OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OF AN ORGANIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION AND SANCTIONS PRESSURE
Authors: Letunovskiy Oleg N. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Higher School of Management, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

Today, the Russian economy is forced to exist under unprecedented sanctions pressure from external agents. This is expressed in restrictions, including resource ones. A possible solution to leveling such restrictions is to increase labor productivity through the introduction of new digital technologies. In the context of digitalization of core business processes, the requirements for company employees automatically increase. The priority direction for management is the development of human capital, which will create a highly qualified team capable of operating in conditions of uncertainty and a rapidly changing external environment. High-quality human capital is becoming the key to the competitiveness of companies in modern Russia.
THE POTENTIAL OF THE SHARPE MODEL IN THE STUDY OF THE DYNAMICS OF RETURNS ON PORTFOLIOS OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Authors: Vlasov Dmitry A. ,   Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia, Sinchukov Alexander V. ,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia,   Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia,   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia; Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

This article analyzes the possibilities of the Sharpe model (index model) in the study of stochastic dynamics of returns on portfolios of financial instruments, subject to preliminary clarification of the investor’s attitude to risk. The sequence of procedures is presented, the implementation of which in the practice of financial decision-making will allow using the Sharpe model as an additional tool for quantifying the effectiveness of the placement of funds: «The procedure for selecting a variety of financial instruments for possible inclusion in the portfolio»; «Procedure for determining the time base for assessing the quantitative characteristics of financial instruments», «Procedure for identifying investor’s attitude to risk and allocating ranges for portfolio risk», «Procedure for constructing portfolios of maximum profitability taking into account investor’s risk requirements», «Procedure for constructing Sharpe models to assess the dynamics of returns of previously constructed portfolios», «Procedure for identifying new patterns dynamics of portfolio returns and interpretation of the results obtained based on the construction of Sharpe models». Using the criteria «Beta coefficient of the portfolio of financial instruments», «Alpha coefficient of the portfolio of financial instruments », «Coefficient of determination», traditional for the analysis of isolated financial instruments, to analyze portfolios of financial instruments allows the investor to obtain additional information about the dynamics of profitability. The limitations of the approach proposed by the authors are the need to pre-identify the investor’s attitude to risk and clarify the investor’s views on the dynamics of the financial market, an indicator of which is the market portfolio. As an instrumental basis for financial modeling, R was chosen – a free open source computing software environment, the algorithmic and computational capabilities of which allowed a new approach to the analysis of stochastic financial dynamics. From a methodological point of view, the issues disclosed in this article can be used to set elective courses at the Higher School of Economics, the content of which is aimed at developing students’ financial literacy and their competencies in the field of financial modeling, as well as to improve the system of additional professional education in the field of quantitative methods of financial analysis.
TOOLS FOR DEALING WITH NEGATIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL MARKET COMPANIES
Authors: Zeveke Olga Yu. ,   Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

This article is aimed at studying tools for a comprehensive analysis of customer experience management practices and considering existing models of working with negative customer experience in the banking sector, on the basis of which an author’s model will be developed and recommended for implementation in a real financial company.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR EVALUATING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN A COMPANY
Authors: Skremetov Nikita A. ,   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

One of the main directions of company development today is the digitalization of business processes. Recently, there has been an active introduction and use of digital innovations in the activities of companies. To solve the problems of increasing competitiveness within the framework of digitalization, trading companies actively use digital technologies that help to quickly promote goods and build relationships with customers and partners. Digital transformation has become an integral part of modern business and, in particular, trading activities, providing organizations with competitive advantages, increasing efficiency and opening up new opportunities. Digital transformation has become a fundamental element for the development and improvement of companies. In the context of business digitalization, it is necessary to understand which indicators need to be analyzed in order to assess the effectiveness of introducing new digital solutions. This article examines the characteristics of digital transformation and identifies key indicators that will help assess the effectiveness of digital transformation of a trading company in the modern world. The identified relevant indicators of the effectiveness of the digital transformation of a trading company will further help in assessing the level of influence of digital solutions on the company’s efficiency. The scientific novelty of this study is the adaptation of existing key performance indicators of digital transformation in relation to the trading industry.he authors provide the main statistics of the Russian book publishing in 2019, analyzing the output indicators of printed publications and trends in the publishing industry in Russia.
MODERN APPROACHES TO PROMOTION OF ONLINE STORES: SMOOTHING THE DISADVANTAGES OF E-COMMERCE
Authors: Egorov Dmitry V. ,   Russian Peoples’ Friendship University named after Patrice Lumumba, Moscow, Russia
Published: July 2024

The article examines the features of modern promotion of online stores through the prism of comparing traditional and electronic forms of commerce. The advantages and disadvantages of e-commerce from both the buyer’s and seller’s positions are highlighted. A comparative analysis of online sales and traditional commerce showed that e-commerce has a number of disadvantages, the modern promotion of online stores should be aimed at partially smoothing them out. The article also presents an optimized algorithm and specific steps to improve approaches to promoting online stores.
White-tailed deer monitoring at Pea Ridge National Military Park, Arkansas: 2005?2023 trend report
Authors: Peitz David , Haack-Gaynor Jennifer , Hubbard Tani
Published: July 2024

During 19 years (2005?2023) of monitoring trends in white-tailed deer populations within a defined survey area of Pea Ridge National Military Park, we have been able to demonstrate both rapid declines and recoveries. The rapid die-off of 2005 to 2007 was the result of a region-wide hemorrhagic disease outbreak reported by the Missouri Department of Conservation that started in the fall of 2005, six months after deer monitoring on Pea Ridge National Military Park in north Arkansas was initiated. Even including data in the analysis from years when die-offs were occurring (2006?2007, 2016), the number of deer increased moderately at a rate of 3.2% annually (P < 0.03). The number of deer in the survey area ranged from 14.6 ??7.1 (mean ??95% CI) individuals/km2 in 2007 to 62.6 ??19.1 individuals/km2 in 2023. The amount of visible area surveyed each year varied between 1.0 and 1.4 km2 (coefficient of variation = 11.0%).

Annual deer harvest data in the area near Pea Ridge National Military Park exhibit similar trends to our annual adjusted counts. This suggests that factors other than hunting are driving annual changes in deer population size. Increasing deer populations pose several problems for Pea Ridge National Military Park. First, it adds a level of complexity to implementing the Pea Ridge National Military Park Cultural Landscape Report and Vegetation Management Plan recommendations to restore the oak savanna and oak forest vegetation present at the time of the battle. Deer deferentially browse native vegetation over exotic vegetation, which promotes the spread of exotic species, and the success of tree planting can be curtailed by heavy deer browsing. Second, controlling deer-related disease, some of which can affect domestic livestock and human health in and around the park, becomes increasingly difficult when there are more deer. Third, as additional ancillary data suggest, the largely unreported and costly deer-vehicle collisions in and around Pea Ridge National Military Park have the potential to increase as deer populations grow.
Properties of Carbon/Epoxy and Glass/Epoxy Composite Produced From Prepreg as a Structure for Battery Pack in Electric Vehicle Applications
Authors: - Mohd Fadzlee bin Zainal Abidin , - Azrulnizam bin Mat , - Elmi bin Abu Bakar
Published: July 2024

A carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy prepreg were utilized to manufacture composites sample by utilizing vacuum bagging and oven curing techniques. Composites offers lightweight, provides improved mechanical properties, and improves energy efficiency, making it ideal for the development of a backup structure for a battery pack. To prepare composite samples from carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy prepreg, five various bagging techniques were employed. The experiment showed that bagging technique affected interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and tensile strength. A5 exhibited the highest tensile and ILSS strength among samples with the least void content which is from carbon/epoxy composite. This was identified as a suitable candidate for battery pack backup structure. Initially, the samples quality was tested non-destructively using an ultrasonic C-scan, which revealed wrinkles, dry spots, and porosity on the surfaces. Physical inspection and NDT aren’t consistent with the results based on the quality of the fabricated samples. Due to the substantial differences between samples in void content, higher void content leads to lower mechanical properties. The quality of carbon/epoxy composites as a candidate material in the battery pack structure development greatly depends on sample preparation or fabrication technique in order to produce better mechanical strength with low percentage of defects. Apart from having high strength and less defects, manufacturing and material costs as well as its thermal conductivity property also need to be considered. Glass/epoxy composite offers a more effective material cost when compared to carbon/epoxy composite.
Ukrainian vytynanka art in the context of ethno-design : modern progress trends
Authors: Syvash Ilona
Published: July 2024

The article considers the possibilities of using modern Ukrainian vytynanka in interior design and graphic design, made with due regard for original Ukrainian traditions. The historical and social prerequisites for the development of this type of art are outlined, since vytynanka has powerful creative possibilities, harmoniously combining art and craft. It is emphasized that the production of vytynanka does not require a special material and technical base, and this allows many amateur artists to realize their creative potential, involving them in folk culture. It has been determined that Ukrainian vytynanka as a component of ethno-design is a form of creative activity with a pronounced ethnic component based on folk traditions, synthesizing artistic and technical components and having the prospect of mass replication of these products. At the same time, Ukrainian vytynanka can be used in art therapy to support people in difficult life circumstances, as well as as a means of national and patriotic education of young people, as it helps to affirm the national identity of Ukrainians. Vytynanka can be used to draw the world's attention to Ukrainian culture, which is an important task during the war in Ukraine. Vytynanka, thanks to its appeal to folklore sources, accessibility, mass production, and simplicity, can influence the development of Ukrainian ethnic design, which in the future, during the postwar development of Ukraine, should become the basis for the revival of culture, spiritual values, and self-identification of Ukrainians. The creative modernization of such a traditional art form as vytynanka will contribute to the development of the national style and the establishment of Ukraine's cultural image in the world. The purpose of the study is to identify current trends in the development of Ukrainian vytynanka in the context of ethnic design, considering its potential for further popularization of Ukrainian culture in the field of design. The methodology is based on comparative-historical, descriptive, analytical, and art historical methods to determine the culture-creating potential of vytynanka as a component of folk material culture and a trend in contemporary ethnic design at the same time. The relevance and scientific novelty lies in the consideration of the art of vytynanka of the modern period, taking into account its specificity and the possibilities of popularizing Ukrainian culture in the world with the help of ethnodesign as a materialized means of artist's expression.
Peculiarities of the interpretation of the sacred theme in the "plastic-associative" works of Mykhailo Dzyndra
Authors: Kykta Roman
Published: July 2024

Based on the application of the principles of a systematic approach, comparative-historical, formal-stylistic, semiotic, and hermeneutic methods of analysis, the artistic features of the interpretation of the sacred theme in the work of Mykhailo Dzyndra during the period of “plastic associations” and in later reminiscences of “plastic-associative” form creation in the artist’s work are analyzed in the current study.
The essence of the master's “plastic-associative” method is revealed. It is established that creations of sacred content occupy a prominent place in his “plastic and associative” work of 1967/68–1974. It is found out that the peculiarities of their figurative and plastic solutions are the “extra-canonical” dialogue with the religious tradition, its intimate lyrical living, the use of the sacred theme as the “point of entry into the plane of the national”, the association of the form with a wide range of cultural contents, the expression of the traditional through the innovative formal means. Emphasis is placed on the inspiration of the works of sacred theme by the experience of Cubism, visible in the geometrization and destruction of the forms of the human body with the subsequent constitution of a new artistic reality based on the interaction of lines and planes. It is unfolded in this study that the works of the analyzed thematic group are characterized by the use of plastic findings of O. Arkhypenko (internal spatial caesuras, counterforms, polychromy, active interaction of forms with space) and artistic techniques of P. Picasso. It is demonstrated that the features of M. Dzyndra’s compositions on a sacred theme are the contrasts of statics and dynamics, lines, scales, volumes, the expressiveness of silhouettes, the symbolic significance of colors.
Focus is placed on the extreme figurative and plastic generalization of a number of images by the sculptor and their elevation to “paradigm images’. It is noted that a feature of individual works is the “transformation” of semantics and plasticity during a circular survey, which intrigues and captivates the viewer.
It is highlighted that a prominent place in the analyzed group is occupied by ironic, grotesque images, based on the perception of the sacred through the prism of folk religiosity, in the tonality of fairy tales and folklore, the combination of the ordinary with the supernatural, and the introduction of the depicted image into the personal emotional world. The statement is argued that by syncretism of the everyday, earthly and mythical, by recreating the supernatural as routine, they become consonant with the “magical realism”, in particular with the stories of Gabriel García Márquez.
It is discovered in this study that a significant part of the works of the sacred theme is characterized by the “requirement” of a natural space for exhibiting and revealing additional aspects of the images on a landscape background.
Educational methods of Ukrainian theatrical design schools of the ХХ century in the context of European theatrical practice
Authors: Rudenko-Kraevska Natalia
Published: July 2024

The article examines the conditions for the formation and development of Ukrainian theatrical design schools of the XX century in the context of the revolutionary processes of European and Ukrainian theatre art. The causes and consequences of the introduction into European and Ukrainian theatrical design practice of two theatre reforms of the XX century are determined, as well as the impact on the educational process of changing the function of the theatre in society, the tasks of theatrical design and the role of the theatrical designer in creating a performance.
The conditions of emergence and development, creative platforms and pedagogical methods of the largest Ukrainian theatrical design schools are analyzed: the model workshop at the «Berezil» theatre of Les Kurbas and Vadym Meller in the 20-s — 30-s of the ХХ century; academic school of theatrical design at the Boris Kosarev Kharkov Art Institute of the 20-s — 60-s of the ХХ century; theatrical design laboratories at the theatre society and at the Kyiv Art Institute of Danylo Lider in the 70-s —80-s of the XX century and the Lvov school of practical theatrical design at the end of the 20th century.
It has been found that no systematic scientific studies of the art of theatrical design, as a special type of fine art, are being conducted in Ukraine today. It is noted that one educational program is critically insufficient to meet the needs of Ukrainian theatres for professional theatrical designers. Especially, taking into account the significant change in the arsenal of theatrical designers' tools: the replacement of picturesque backdrops with video projections; expansion of possibilities of light equipment, development of digital 3d technologies, etc.; as well as the «de-dramatization» of the performance — the replacement of the plot with a chronic image, montage, collage, and bringing the theatre art closer to the happening, the performance of the environment, where the emphasis is shifted from the work to the process of art activity itself.
Thus, the article proves that new realities require an urgent increase in the number of professional theatrical designers and the updating of educational methods of the modern Ukrainian school of theatrical design, both taking into account the methodological experience of previous national theatrical design schools, and in accordance with the new challenges of the time. The opening of the new educational program «Theatrical design» is an urgent need for the successful development of Ukrainian theatrical art and further integration into the European cultural space.
Progressive Hoax
Authors: Pepeliaev Sergey G. ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the legal conditions for the introduction of a progressive scale of personal income tax rates. There is no strictly scientific justification of the progressive scale. Disputes about progression are ideological in nature, and the rates are always arbitrary. However, it is possible to clearly define what tools and approaches applied in the legal construction of progression or in conjunction with progression do not comply with the general constitutional and legal principles of taxation and, therefore, are inadmissible. The article reveals the issues of equalised taxation, non-taxable minimum, family taxation, inflation tax, etc.
Legal Chronicle
Authors: Pleshanova Olga P. ,   Infralex Law Firm, Tolstykh Vladislav L. , Serobyan Armen G. , Velichkova Oksana I. , Konovalov Sergey G. , Shaidullin Ainur I. ,   MGIMO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia,   Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences,   Legal Eagles,   Voronezh State University,   Lomonosov Moscow State University,   HSE University,   Private Law Research Center
Published: July 2024

In the July Chronicle, experts comment on new amendments to the bankruptcy law, reviews of the Supreme Court’s practice on family law relations and protection of copyright and related rights on the Internet, decisions of the Supreme and Constitutional Courts on the procedure of tax payment in the process of debtor’s bankruptcy, new approaches of court practice in relation to the liability of persons controlling the debtor, the Supreme Court’s legislative initiative to include defamation in public-private cases, as well as the opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in which it formulated several new conclusions on the problems of liability for climate change.
Improving Tax Monitoring
Authors: Shelkunov Alexander D. ,   Gazpromneft Expert Solutions LLC
Published: July 2024

The article concerns tax monitoring as the newest form of tax control. The author analyses the legal status of motivated opinion, the procedure for appealing and implementing it, and notes the identified problems as regards regulation of tax monitoring that cause difficulties in law enforcement practice. Proposals have been formulated to amend the tax legislation in order to resolve these problems and improve the regulation of tax monitoring.
Examination Commissions as the Space for Interaction between Legal Professions in Russia
Authors: Bogolyubov Egor A. ,   HSE University (Saint Petersburg), Didikova Marina V. ,   Kemerovo State University
Published: July 2024

The examination commissions of the subjects of the Russian Federation for the admission of the qualification exam for the position of judge include representatives of various legal professions. Based on the data collected from the websites of the examination commissions, the typical membership of these commissions was identified. On average, they consist of 12 lawyers, including ten judges (five from courts of general jurisdiction and five from the arbitrazh court) and two university teachers of legal disciplines. As representatives of the All-Russian association of lawyers, almost every second examination committee is attended exclusively by representatives of the Association of Lawyers of Russia. Membership in this association, as well as holding teaching positions, allow lawyers, notaries, civil servants, lawyers of private companies to join the examination commissions. The conducted research shows that the examination boards, being a weak filter to the judicial community, serve mainly as a meeting and communication space for representatives of various legal professions, divided departmental and organisational.
Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Technique of Breast Self Examination Among Adolescent Girls at Maharani’s Science College, Mysore
Authors: Nandaprakash. P
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge on the Technique ofBreast Self-Examination among adolescent girls. One group pre-test and post-test designwithout a control group with an evaluative research approach was used. It was conducted atMaharani’s Science College, Mysore. Selected 50 adolescent girls by using the PurposiveSampling Technique. The Findings revealed that the effectiveness of VATP in the post-testknowledge score was 43.72% (Mean - 21.86) of subjects was significantly higher than themean percentage of pre-test knowledge of 25.56% (Mean - 12.78), Hence, the findings
2suggest that the calculated paired “t” test value (2.04) was more than the table values 1.96 at0.05,The findings related to the association between the post-test level of Knowledge andselected demographic variables revealed that non-significant in the Type of family - χ 2 = 0.56,P>0.05, Religion - χ 2 = 2.37, P>0.05, Family monthly income- χ 2 =2.07, P<0.05, Food pattern-χ 2 =2021, P<0.05, Source of health-related information - χ 2 =6.16, P<0.05. were less than thetable value (χ2 = 3.841) under respective degrees of freedom. Therefore the hypothesis (H 2 )was rejected and concluded that there is no significant association between these variablesand the pre-test level of knowledge.The Video Assisted Teaching Programme has beeneffective in increasing the knowledge of Aoloscent.