bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LABOR SHORTAGE IN NEW CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL ECONOMY DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Institute of Economics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia, Podvoiskii G.L. , Prokudin V.A. ,   Moscow International University, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

The subject of the study is the state and prospects of the shortage of workers in the Russian labor market. The purpose of the paper is to analyze possible reasons for the imbalance of supply and demand of labor and assess measures taken by the state and businesses to address them. The relevance of the study is due to statistical indicators of the shortage of qualified personnel. The scientific novelty lies in the author's assessment of various factors influencing labor shortage and measures to mitigate them. The research methods are analysis, systematization, synthesis, induction, deduction, and modeling. The study results concluded that the main factors in reducing the labor shortage were increasing wages and labor productivity, and the compliance of education and training systems with market requirements. The measures taken by the state and businesses to reduce the labor shortage, and the problems of monitoring labor market indicators, are also considered. The author's assessments may be of practical interest when developing business strategies and state labor policies.
Planejamento estratégico na PMPR: a necessidade de identificação e ajustes para melhoria na prestação de serviço
Authors: Vieira Airton Campos
Published: June 2024

O tema desta pesquisa - Planejamento estratégico na PMPR “A Necessidade de Identificação e Ajustes para Melhoria na Prestação de Serviço da PMPR”, procurou apresentar uma análise estrutural da de como algumas medidas poderão impactar de maneira positiva, refletindo de diretamente na qualidade no atendimento à comunidade. Foram discutidos como a mudança de paradigma, que em mutias vezes está concentrada no âmbito administrativo, poderia impactar no publico interno e externo de forma positiva. A questão que norteia este estudo se traduz em investigar quais foram às metas e estratégias aplicadas até o momento nas quais muitas ainda não saíram do papel, o que pode ser realizado para um plano de trabalho a respeito, além do anseio interno quando a segurança pública que é sempre muito discutida, e em alguns momentos traz a sensação que é de tratá-la como segundo plano. O trabalho ainda procurou refletir sobre fatores que poderia impactar em lina direta a segurança pública enfocando em seus integrantes mais comprometidos e valorizados pela Polícia Militar na gestão de efetivo, cursos, progressão de carreira entre outros, ou seja, a questão valorização, haja vista a demanda apresentar diversos aspectos de mudanças, principalmente no que se refere aos recursos humanos. Nesse trabalho buscou-se indicar propostas visando a melhoria no tocante a qualidade e aperfeiçoamento do para melhoria e qualificação dos integrantes da Polícia Militar do Paraná. Ao falar Planejamento estratégico, procurou o estudo abordar a construção de estratégia frente as fragilidades detectadas, e para tanto a metodologia da pesquisa realizou pesquisa exploratória; quanto ao tipo a pesquisa foi descritiva. A metodologia utilizada foi o estudo de caso. Para análise desta pesquisa, procurou-se a interpretação referencial, buscando estabelecer relações com embasamentos nos materiais pesquisados.
The Effect of Animation as a Teaching Tool on Students’ Learning – an Experimental Study
Authors: Rashid Nida , Khanum Nadira , Khan Fazil Rahim
Published: June 2024

This study aims to explore the effect of animation on students’ learning process and compare the learning outcomes between animation-based and traditional teaching methods. The research questions hypothesize that animation enhances the learning process, attention, retention, reproduction and motivation in students. This study employed quantitative methodology by using an experiment involving two separate groups: the experimental group, which received instruction with animated videos, and the control group, which received a traditional teaching method. The sample size consisted of 170 students, with an equal distribution of male and female participants from grade levels 3 to 6, with 85 students in each group. The analysis of the data reveals that animation has a significant effect on the learning process. Students exposed to animation-based teaching methods exhibit higher levels of attention retention, better reproduction of learned material, and increased motivation compared to those following traditional teaching methods. These findings support the created research questions that animation positively influences students’ learning outcomes.
Media Literacy in Higher Education: “Know-Where” and “Know-Whether” ... Know-Why to Know Better?
Authors: Čiderová Denisa , Belvončíková Eva
Published: June 2024

With the objectives of the Grünwald Declaration (1983), the Alexandria Proclamation (2006), the UNESCO Paris Agenda (2007) and the concept of media literacy (alias understanding and using mass media in either an assertive or non-assertive way, including an informed and critical understanding of media, the techniques they employ and their effects) on mind, it goes without saying that any communication takes place in a certain context (set of facts and circumstances surrounding a media text for the purpose of its interpretation as defined by Wilson et al., 2011, p. 182). Having media literacy on mind, “know-where” to search for information and “knowwhether” such researched information identifies facts imply in our understanding media and literacy, respectively. Then, know-why corresponds with our perception of the context (Wilson, 2011), and know better conveys “to know or understand the truth about something” (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). The perspective of Haider & Sundin (2022) is the one that the purpose of information literacy is to support people’s knowledge, competencies and resources for their proficient engagement with information (incl. finding, evaluating, producing, and communicating situated information in contextappropriate ways). On the one hand, literacy is a conceptual entity in the context of educational sciences; on the other hand, information literacy (just like media literacy) merely specifies media or information, data, digital, or artificial intelligence (AI) as an entity for literacy to latch onto. In the global survey – addressed to UNESCO networks of Associated Schools and university Chairs in May 2023 slightly over one-tenth of 450 institutions (of which 44% were from Europe) confirmed that they have developed institutional policies and/or formal guidance concerning the use of generative AI applications. Curriculum delivery at higher education institutions adheres to Bloom’s taxonomy (Bloom, 1956), which can be applied in two alternative modes: the traditional approach or the flipped approach, in a variety of cultural backgrounds. The aim of our paper is to map the awareness of media (and information) literacy among higher education students at the University of Economics in Bratislava with instruction either in the Slovak language or in the English language. Findings reveal gaps in recognition of sponsored content just like relatively low awareness of generally respected fact-checking online sites with remarkable discrepancies between the cohort studying in the Slovak language and the cohort studying in the English language.
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Impact of Instagram Influencers’ Credibility on Consumer Behaviour Among Gen Z and Millennials
Authors: Shahid Tahreem , Ikram Mariam
Published: June 2024

Amidst the online advertising revolution, Instagram influencers have risen to power, exercising remarkable authority in shaping consumer behaviour in the digital media landscape. This article aims to provide an impact of Instagram influencers’ credibility on three different forms of consumer behaviour i.e., purchase intention, purchase decision process, and impulse buying. The investigation extends to evaluate the comparison of Generation Z and Millennials in terms of their perceived Instagram influencers’ credibility and consumer behaviour. Furthermore, it seeks to develop an understanding of the role of homophily as a mediator between influencers’ credibility and consumer behaviour. In this study, authors use the Model of Credibility proposed by Ohanian (1990) and the Purchase Decision Process suggested by John Dewey (1910) to gain deeper insights on how digital media is redefining the buying patterns of consumers. For this purpose, the authors employ survey analysis and collect the data from 350 Instagram users through purposive sampling across Pakistan. The finding of this study suggests that Instagram influencers’ credibility has significant positive impact on the consumer behaviour of Gen Z and Millennials. Gen Z is more likely to perceive Instagram influencers as credible and possesses stronger desire to shop or make impulsive buying decisions than Millennials. Moreover, the results elucidate that homophily partially mediates between Instagram influencers’ credibility and consumer behaviour. Furthermore, this study reveals that socioeconomic status and qualification level of the Millennials and Gen Z play a significant role to shape their consumer behaviour and perceived influencers’ credibility. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by shedding light on the changing dynamics of digital advertising within the context of online influencers.
Podcasts as an Attractive Educational Tool
Authors: Krúpová Viera
Published: June 2024

Media plays a key role in the learning process. Many listeners, viewers, readers, or visitors of online platforms look to the media as a source of new information to expand their knowledge. With a constantly changing lifestyle that keeps accelerating and putting ever higher demands on people to do several things at once, new media are gaining popularity. One of them is a podcast, which reflects the modern person’s need to do more things at once – that is, to gain new knowledge or to be educated in addition to other activities. The ambition of this study is to focus on podcasts in terms of education and on what this form of media offers to its listeners. In more detail, we want to focus on two specific categories of podcasts – official media and official educational institutions. The main goal of this study is to map and point out how the media and official educational institutions, selected by us, use podcasts for education, what forms they prefer, what the frequency of presented materials is and how they process educational content. We will also focus on evaluating whether and in what form podcasts are offered to users.
Design and Implementation of Interactive, Remote Online Escape Rooms in Medicinal Chemistry
Authors: Abdul Rahim Aisyah Saad , Chuah Kee-Man
Published: June 2024

This research explores the development, execution, and student feedback on a multi-themed digital escape room (ER) activity, designed for teaching medicinal chemistry during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to examine students' perceptions of the ER activity, focusing on its effectiveness in enriching students’ understanding of medicinal chemistry and increasing their engagement level. Implemented in a synchronous online lecture for third-year pharmacy students, this ER activity was designed with the intention of fostering active learning and teamwork. A total of 184 students participated in various medicinal chemistry-themed challenges, using puzzles on a virtual whiteboard and breakout rooms for team discussions. The findings gathered from the post-implementation survey highlight the impactful learning outcomes associated with a replicable ER activity designed for online medicinal chemistry courses. This innovative teaching strategy not only cultivated a deeper understanding of key medicinal topics among students (mean=4.36) but also enhanced their collaborative skills through increased peer interaction (mean=3.73). They also reported higher level of engagement due to the interesting activities (mean=4.53). The quantitative results were affirmed by the qualitative feedback obtained from the open-ended questions, indicating a consistently positive learning experience and student reception towards the ER implementation. Although they encountered obstacles like stress, internet issues, and unfamiliarity with the ER format, more than 70% of the students agreed that the ER activity was a highly effective learning tool. This digital ER activity also demonstrates promise as an educational tool to encourage active learning and enhance students' motivation in learning medicinal chemistry. The study has showcased the potential benefits of integrating digital ERs into traditional teaching methods, especially for catering to the preferences of Generation Z students in a collaborative learning environment. In addition, the research offers valuable insights into the use of ERs in pharmacy education, contributing to the scarce literature on ER applications in medicinal chemistry and opening avenues for further research on ER-based educational strategies.
Electrical Power Dispatch To Motors Using Digital Modulating Techniques
Authors:   ,   Cork Regional Technical College, Canny David
Published: June 2024

"The trend towards digital and microprocessor based control of power electronic converters has increased the level of research into digital modulating techniques. This thesis examines the inherent digital nature of Binary Rate Modulation with particular attention concentrated on its suitability for dispatching power to three-phase loads. The circuit topology of a three-level inverter is also examined and its performance aspects are compared with those of the more conventional two-level inverter. Integral cycle Binary Rate Modulation is applied to an ac voltage controller and this method of power dispatch, which displays an optimal ac cycle positioning property, is compared with Pulse Width Modulation dispatch. Harmonic analysis of loads using both techniques is described, revealing improvements in system performance when Binary Rate Modulation is used. Speed control of a separately excited dc motor using Binary Rate Modulation is investigated and compared to Pulse Width Modulation control. It is shown that Binary Rate Modulation can be operated at a higher controller gain, effectively giving better disturbance rejection and faster performance in a closed-loop control system. Moreover, the method of producing Binary Rate Modulation waveforms is shown to be simple and comparable with that for Pulse Width Modulation in any computer system. The application of Binary Rate Modulation to two-level and three-level bridge inverters is studied along with fundamental frequency switching which is the most suitable method of power dispatch for high power applications. The total harmonic distortion, and loss factors which give a good indication of the losses incurred by an induction motor are presented for Binary Rate Modulation, three-level, twelve-step and six-step operation as a means of comparison. Simulated and experimental results are also presented."
De l’impossibilité d’imposer à des filiales un paiement en exécution d’une clause d’un contrat conclu par la société mère
Authors: Maria Ingrid
Published: June 2024

Au sens des articles 1199 et suivants du Code civil, le contrat ne produit pas d’effet à l’égard des tiers qui ne peuvent ni en demander l’exécution ni être contraints de l’exécuter. Ainsi, sauf représentation, les filiales demeurent des tiers aux contrats souscrits par la société mère. Le fait que cette dernière ait confié à un contractant la gestion de la communication globale de ses filiales constitue une stipulation au profit de ces sociétés qui ne permet aucunement de mettre à la charge des filiales une obligation. Un contractant ne saurait demander le paiement prévu dans une clause pénale après résiliation unilatérale du contrat avant son échéance par son cocontractant dès lors que la résiliation se justifie par des manquements au contrat.
Un contrat de franchise est plus contraignant qu’un contrat de licence de marque
Authors: Randrianirina Iony
Published: June 2024

Un contrat de franchise n’entraîne pas les mêmes obligations qu’un contrat de licence de marque. Le litige soumis à la cour d’appel de Grenoble fut l’occasion pour cette dernière de rappeler, dans la lignée de la jurisprudence constante des juges du fond et de la Cour de cassation, les différences entre les deux régimes juridiques et d’en tirer les conséquences relatives aux manquements par le franchiseur.
Le défaut de carte nationale d’identité valable n’est pas un motif de retrait de détention à domicile sous surveillance électronique
Authors: Caloone Hugo
Published: June 2024

Ne peut se voir retirer la détention à domicile sous surveillance électronique par son juge de l’application des peines, le condamné qui se présente au service pénitentiaire d’insertion et de probation pour les formalités d’écrou, sans être muni d’une pièce d’identité valable.
Réunion, association de malfaiteurs et bande organisée : une simple question d’amateurisme ?
Authors: Basseres Pierre
Published: June 2024

Doivent être retenus coupables de vols en réunion deux individus identifiés et confondus parmi une bande de quatre protagonistes ayant commis plusieurs faits espacés dans le temps et dans divers lieux, la circonstance que les actes de procédures établissent un même modus operandi pour chacun des faits et une répartition stricte des rôles entre ces quatre protagonistes n’étant pas de nature à justifier la qualification d’association de malfaiteurs ou même la circonstance de bande organisée.
Du retrait de mesures d'aménagement de peine résultant d'une interprétation extensive des textes
Authors: Déplante Léa
Published: June 2024

Depuis la loi de programmation pour la justice du 23 mars 2019, l’accent est mis sur le renforcement des aménagements de peine ab initio pour les courtes peines d’emprisonnement. Parmi eux, est prévue la détention à domicile sous surveillance électronique. Les dispositions légales prévoyant la mise en place de cette mesure envisagent également son retrait dans certains cas spécifiques. Cependant, les juridictions de l’application des peines semblent interpréter ces dispositions de manière bien plus large que la loi ne le permet.
Minorité et déloyauté : protection de l’équité de la procédure
Authors: Porret Arthur
Published: June 2024

En vertu de l’article L. 12‑2 du Code de la justice pénale des mineurs, le magistrat du parquet requérant contre un mineur doit, à peine de nullité, être spécialement chargé des affaires concernant les mineurs.Le fait de dissimuler des éléments de preuve et de les camoufler par l’établissement d’un procès‑verbal de constatations visuelles constitue une atteinte au droit au procès équitable et au principe de liberté de la preuve qui justifie une annulation de la pièce et de toute la procédure subséquente.
Conciliation : date d’appréciation de la condition d’ouverture relative à la cessation des paiements
Authors: Zinty Stéphane
Published: June 2024

La condition selon laquelle le débiteur ne doit pas être en cessation des paiements depuis plus de 45 jours afin de bénéficier de l’ouverture d’une conciliation s’apprécie à la date du dépôt de la requête.
Application of Intelligent Data Analysis to Predict the Employment Success of Socially Vulnerable Groups
Authors: Kazinets A. N.
Published: June 2024

In modern society, where social vulnerability is defined through the existence of population groups with limited material resources and a corresponding need for social support, complex challenges arise for researchers and practitioners in the field of socio-economic policy. The article discusses the use of data mining methods to predict the effectiveness of employment of socially vulnerable categories of the population. A multidimensional analysis of this issue was carried out, covering its various facets.
Analysis of viscoelastic behaviour in asphalt pavement through four-point beam bending tests
Authors: Jamal Hamza , Khan Rawid , Khan Diyar , Elahi Manzoor , Bashir Muhammad Tariq , Khan Asmat , Khan Waseem Akhtar
Published: June 2024

This study, conducted in accordance with ASTM T321-14 standards, offers crucial insights into the behaviour of asphalt materials subjected to cyclic loading. For proper maintenance and pavement design, it is essential to understand the material response under different loading conditions. This study focuses on the four-point beam bending test to investigate the viscoelastic behaviour of asphalt pavement. The four-point beam bending test is a useful method for determining the material's ability to withstand cyclic loading and deformation, which the material experiences during field traffic conditions. The experimental setup involves subjecting asphalt samples to cyclic loading using a four-point bending apparatus. The imposed load causes the specimen to experience bending strains, representing the actual loading conditions that pavements endure. The data gathered during testing include stress, strain, and deformation properties under various loading conditions. The stress-strain response demonstrates the material's resilience to fatigue, with a gradual decrease in stiffness beyond 10,300 cycles. Fatigue failure criteria include a 50% reduction in initial stiffness for strain-controlled fatigue tests and cracking in stress-controlled tests. The dynamic modulus in a compressive-type, repeated load test follows a three-phase pattern, highlighting the impact of temperature and binder characterization methods on sample performance. The results provide information about the material's resilience to rutting and fatigue cracking, the most significant distresses indicated in asphalt pavements. The findings from this study contribute to an in-depth understanding of the viscoelastic behaviour of asphalt pavement and can aid in the development of improved design guidelines and maintenance strategies characterizing the material response to cyclic loading. Engineers and researchers can make better decisions on the durability and performance of asphalt pavements, resulting in more cost-effective and sustainable road infrastructure.
Analiza możliwości zwiększenia retencji wody w pasach drogowych dróg publicznych w miastach – studium przypadku na przykładzie Starego Miasta w Płocku
Authors: Gryszpanowicz Piotr , Prałat Karol , Lisicka Aneta
Published: June 2024

Współczesny rozwój miast wymaga zastosowania nowoczesnych systemów, szczególnie w zakresie odprowadzania wód opadowych i roztopowych z powierzchni pasów drogowych. W związku z dużą ilością nawierzchni utwardzonych na obszarach zurbanizowanych niezbędne jest szukanie rozwiązań pozwalających na zatrzymanie wody w miejscu jej opadu. Bardzo ważnym zagadnieniem są tu powierzchnie biologicznie czynne. Projektując konkretne rozwiązania, w pierwszej kolejności należy dokonać przeglądu obowiązujących przepisów wodnych i drogowych. Na ich podstawie przeprowadzono analizę możliwości zwiększenia retencji wody w pasach buforowych drogi dla pieszych na obszarze Starego Miasta w Płocku.
Research on the resistance of protective coatings for concrete to the effects of atmospheric moisture
Authors: Sydor Nazar , Margal Ihor , Gayda Oleksiy
Published: June 2024

The development of the construction industry has led to increased requirements for the operational properties of building materials in general and concrete in particular. Although concrete is designed primarily to withstand structural loads, it must also resist environmental influences to increase its durability. This article presents the results of the influence of the components of protective coatings on the hydro-physical properties of concrete. The edge wetting angle in concrete with a protective coating ranges from 95 to 101 degrees, which is about twice that of uncoated concrete. The mass of concrete under the influence of hygroscopic moisture increases, and after 30 days of exposure, it is 1.1–1.6 wt. % compared to 5.7–5.8 wt. % for control samples. The minimum increase (1.1–1.2 wt. %) is achieved when using coatings with the largest amount of heat-resistant varnish KO-08. The water absorption of the developed coating compositions decreases after 30 days of being in water from 5.2 to 1.6–2.2 wt. % for C20/25 concrete. Low temperatures negatively affect the hydrophysical properties of protective coatings, but only slightly. It has been found that water absorption increases by approximately 20%.
Physical and mechanical behaviour of recycled concrete under destructive and non-destructive testing
Authors: Chaabane Lynda Amel , Soualhi Hamza , Fellah Ilies , Khalfi Yassine , Bouayed Nadia Sirine
Published: June 2024

Aggregates recycled from construction sites may exhibit slightly inferior characteristics compared to natural aggregates in terms of porosity, friability, and variability. However, it must be acknowledged that although recycled aggregates are currently used only in small proportions for manufacturing concrete, their usage is steadily increasing. It is now widely recognised that the reuse of recycled aggregates in mortar and concrete significantly contributes to the preservation of alluvial aggregates. The valorisation of recycled aggregates in concrete and mortar offers a clear economic advantage in the construction sector. Indeed, the reuse of materials from demolition could be envisaged directly on site or at construction waste recycling and treatment platforms. Additionally, it should be noted that to date, there is no specific standard for measuring the water absorption of recycled aggregates. Regarding the physical properties, the estimation of the absorption kinetics of the recycled aggregates has proved necessary. Moreover, other equally important measurements must be undertaken to determine all the other properties. The results obtained demonstrated that a good correlation exists between the substitution rate and the physical and mechanical properties of the prepared concrete. Furthermore, it was decided to vary the substitution rate of natural sand with recycled sand during the manufacture of concrete according to the following percentages: 25% recycled sand with 75% natural sand, and 50% recycled sand with 50% natural sand.
ON THE EFFECTS OF THE INTERPHASE ON THE DAMPING OF CFRP STRUCTURES: AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION
Authors: Gasenge Mattia , Valvo Paolo Sebastiano , Aliotta Laura , Lazzeri Andrea
Published: June 2024

The increased adoption of composite laminates in modern engineering requires advancement in the prediction of their dynamic behavior. Damping is a major design constraint in aerospace structures subjected to cyclic loads. While the effects caused by damping are well known, the mechanisms that cause it at the microscopic level are still unclear on a quantitative basis. Testing of these phenomena requires some difficulties to be overcome, like the contribution of spurious sources. The study focuses on the effects that the interphase has on the damping properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite structures. Three-phase models are employed to investigate the dependence of damping on the interphase mechanical properties, with a focus on the fiber-matrix interfacial shear strength. The experimental campaign confirms the attended results: in particular, a stronger interphase determines a lower damping of the structure.
How Assessment Choice Affects Student Perception and Performance
Authors: Unger Sanne , Lecher Alanna
Published: June 2024

Abstract. This action research project examined the effect of student assessment choice on grades and course evaluations, the two assessment options being a reading quiz or a two-minute video recording of themselves recalling what they could about the text (a “recall”). In the baseline condition (year 1), students were encouraged to complete recall videos about reading assignments for a type of extra credit in addition to required multiple-choice reading quizzes. In the experimental year (year 2), students were instead allowed to replace reading quizzes with recalls. The data included student submissions, grades, and course evaluations. Students completed more recall assignments when the recall replaced the quiz requirement than during the baseline year when recalls could not replace quizzes. In addition, the instances of students completing both the quiz and recall (for extra credit) increased in the experimental year. Average course grades did not change from the baseline year to the experimental year, but students with higher course grades were significantly more likely to have completed recalls. Student evaluations of the instructor were significantly higher for “responses to diverse learning styles” in the experimental year compared to the baseline condition. The study shows that letting students choose the assessment type they prefer can lead to increased student engagement and improve their perception of the instructor’s responsiveness to learning styles, without causing grade inflation.
A Case Study for Experiential Teaching and Learning
Authors: Iskandarova Sevinj , Ford Karen
Published: June 2024

This study investigates experiential learning’s role and efficacy at a doctoral-level leadership studies program concentrating on a compulsory externship. Key to this work is the collegiate climate and collaboration of the graduate students and many participating organizations. This study employs hybrid community-based participatory research (incorporating graduate student, organizational stakeholder, and instructor perspectives) to increase knowledge and understanding of doctoral-level experiential learning and integrate that knowledge to benefit pedagogy, leadership development, and organizational-university partnerships. Results indicate that experiential learning builds robust collaboration between institutional and organizational settings. Moreover, the experiential learning experience provides a distinctive approach for graduate students, enabling them to make better work-context decisions and advance science by asking better, more salient research questions. Experiential learning also enriches the course context, encouraging students to marry their technical and academic expertise to make practical, positive changes.
Electrification of Illinois Transit: Bridging the Gap with Heavy-Duty Technician Training Initiatives
Authors:   Governors State University, Greenwood Reggie , Dharma Reddy Meghana ,   Governors State University
Published: June 2024

This report examines the evolving landscape of technician training in Illinois’ transit industry, with a particular focus on electric vehicle (EV) technology. The report aims to identify the current challenges, explore collaborative training initiatives between community colleges and transit agencies, and provide actionable recommendations to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The research methodology involved a comprehensive review of training programs at Illinois community colleges. Additionally, the researchers conducted interviews with key Illinois transit agencies to understand their training challenges and needs. The study also analyzed successful EV training models and partnerships between educational institutions and the transit industry. The study found that community colleges are pioneering in developing EV training programs, while transit agencies face significant challenges in adapting to new technologies due to a reliance on equipment suppliers for training. Collaborative efforts between colleges and transit agencies show potential in developing more comprehensive training programs. However, there is a need for more standardized curricula and better-equipped training facilities. To address these challenges, the report recommends that IDOT support the standardization of EV technician training curricula. IDOT should also facilitate the provision of advanced training equipment to community colleges. Additionally, IDOT should support the establishment of a pilot specialized regional training center at Heartland Community College. This initiative will advance the quality of EV training and serve as a model for subsequent centers across the state. The insights from this report are intended to guide policy development and bolster the collaborative efforts of educational institutions and transit authorities in nurturing a workforce skilled in technology. This endeavor aims to synchronize training programs and curricula across institutions, fostering a cohesive and continuous educational pathway. The collaboration is set to cultivate an extensive partnership among community colleges and with transit agencies that develop standardized curriculum with needed training equipment and apprenticeships.
Perfil epidemiológico das internações por fratura de fêmur no Brasil entre 2019 a 2023
Authors: Ribeiro Maria Clara Ferreira , Ribeiro Maria Eduarda Ferreira , Santos Guilherme da Silva dos , Lima Andressa Kelly de Santos , Leonel Bruna Moraes Chaves , Trindade Michelle Maris Mangueira de Castro , Leite Júlio César Pereira , Marques Guilherme Sari Souza , Martins Kelly Simone dos Reis , Santos Lia Monteiro , Monteiro Hélia Conceição Rocha
Published: June 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o perfil epidemiológico da fratura de fêmur no Brasil no período de 2019 a 2023, buscando fornecer dados que possam auxiliar na formulação de políticas de saúde mais eficazes e direcionadas à prevenção e tratamento dessas fraturas. Foram utilizados dados coletados do Sistema de Informações Hospitalares (SIH/SUS) do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), abrangendo variáveis ​​como ano de atendimento, região, gênero, faixa etária, cor/raça e caráter de atendimento. Conclui-se que as fraturas de fêmur representam um desafio significativo para a saúde pública no Brasil, com um aumento constante nas taxas de internação ao longo do período analisado. A região Sudeste é a mais afetada, mulheres e indivíduos da raça parda são mais suscetíveis, e a faixa etária mais impactada é a de mais de 80 anos, com um aumento recente na faixa de 20 a 29 anos devido a acidentes de trânsito. Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de estratégias preventivas e de intervenção específicas para diferentes grupos demográficos
Opções medicamentosas na abordagem da colangite biliar primária
Authors: Queiroz Ana Cecília Alvarenga , Lopes Liz Amorim Fernandes , Oliveira Ana Clara Veloso de , Santos Adler Alencar dos , Lopes Janaína do Vale
Published: June 2024

A Colangite Biliar Primária (CBP) é uma doença hepática crônica caracterizada por colestase persistente no fígado. O tratamento da CBP visa controlar os sintomas, retardar a progressão da doença, prevenir complicações hepáticas e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. A terapia com UDCA é considerada o tratamento de primeira linha para pacientes com CBP. A CBP é uma condição que apresenta variedade clínica, podendo ter variabilidade de tratamento. Sendo assim, é importante avaliar métodos de tratamentos atuais, para avaliar os avanços nas opções medicamentosas para o tratamento da colangite. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática da literatura que avaliou os avanços terapêuticos na abordagem da CBP, com base em ensaios clínicos produzidos nos últimos 5 anos, a partir das bases de dados eletrônicas PubMed, LILACS, Periódicos CAPES, EMBASE e Scielo. Portanto, este artigo revisou uma variedade de ensaios clínicos recentes que exploraram diferentes abordagens terapêuticas para a CBP, uma doença autoimune que afeta o fígado. Os estudos investigaram o uso de medicamentos como elafibranor, seladelpar, OCA, linerixibat e budesonida, cada um mostrando resultados variados em termos de eficácia na melhoria dos sintomas e biomarcadores da CBP. Futuras pesquisas são essenciais para avaliar combinações terapêuticas, long-term effects, e o impacto sobre a qualidade de vida dos pacientes, visando otimizar o manejo desta condição complexa e melhorar os resultados clínicos a longo prazo.
PERCEPÇÃO DOS RESPONSÁVEIS LEGAIS SOBRE OS IMPACTOS DO CÂNCER INFANTIL NA FAMÍLIA
Authors: Emilly Maria Fernandes Da Silva
Published: June 2024

Objetivo: o presente estudo tem como objetivo entender a percepção dos pais ou responsáveis por uma criança oncológica diante do diagnóstico até as fases subsequentes da doença. Materiais e Métodos: trata-se de um estudo realizado através de revisão integrativa de literatura no onde foram utilizadas como bases de dados Scielo (Scientific Electronic Library Online) e Lilacs (Literatura Latino-americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde). Os descritores utilizados na busca foram: criança, neoplasia, cuidadores e família. Como critérios de inclusão, foram utilizados: artigos na integra disponíveis gratuitamente, publicados nos idiomas português e espanhol, entre os anos de 2007 a 2020. Foram elegíveis 21 artigos para a leitura na integra, analise e discursão. Resultados: a partir dos estudos, foi constatado que o câncer traz grandes mudanças na vida pessoal e familiar. Outro ponto evidenciado foi estresse e dificuldades enfrentados pelos responsáveis/cuidadores relacionados ao diagnóstico da doença, onde a atuação da equipe de enfermagem é de grande importância para instruir e capacitar o cuidador perante o adoecimento da criança. Conclusão: é necessário um maior cuidado da equipe de saúde com o cuidador, pois um cuidador bem amparado suprirá as necessidades impostas pela doença na vida da criança beneficiando assim o seu tratamento.
VENTILAÇÃO NÃO INVASIVA EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇA PULMONAR OBSTRUTIVA CRÔNICA
Authors: Karla Jaqueline de Souza Oliveira Freitas
Published: June 2024

Descrever o uso da ventilação não invasiva em pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. Métodos: conduziu-se um estudo de revisão integrativa da literatura. Foram analisados artigos recuperados por meio das bases de dados secundários Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (Scielo) e Sistema Online de Busca e Análise de Literatura Médica (MEDLINE) a partir dos descritores educação ventilação mecânica não invasiva. ventilação mecânica invasiva e doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. Considerou-se estudos publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol e que tratavam diretamente da temática objeto de estudo. Resultados: dos 76 selecionados nas bases de dados secundários foram excluídos 26 por não atenderem a pergunta norteadora, sendo assim a amostra final composta de 49 artigos. Conclusão: o uso da ventilação não invasiva a pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica, acarreta muitos benefícios ao paciente e é factível a prática clínica, assegurando um cuidado seguro e baseado em evidências.
HARMONIZATION OF SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE IN THE TEAM AS A WAY TO INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACTIVITIES OF CADASTRE CHAMBER EMPLOYEES
Authors:   Vladimir State University named after Alexander Grigoryevich and Nikolai Grigoriev Stoletov, Vladimir, Russia, Akinina Evgeniya B.
Published: June 2024

The article presents the results of a study of the relationships between various aspects of the socio-psychological climate of the team and the effectiveness of professional activities. The author also presented a program for harmonizing the socio-psychological climate in the production department of the cadastral chamber and assessed its effectiveness. The socio-psychological climate of a team is understood by the author as a system of relations of its members to the team as a whole. Based on a theoretical analysis of the literature, we have derived the following definition of the socio-psychological climate of an organization’s team: the socio-psychological climate of a team is a relatively stable emotional reflection by members of the organization’s team of the nature of the interpersonal relationships that have developed between them, as well as their attitude to joint activities, determined by micro and macroenvironment and the specifics of the activity itself. For the socio-psychological climate, the past experience of the team, expected results and current activities are of great importance. The socio-psychological climate, therefore, is based on interpersonal relationships and, accordingly, is an indicator of their condition. Creating a favorable socio-psychological climate is a constant, systematic, systematic work of the organization’s leaders, work team managers, ordinary employees and psychologists in the organization. We also considered such a parameter as the effectiveness of professional activities. This concept is considered by A.K. Markova, on whose theoretical concept we relied, as a correlation between objective and subjective characteristics of work activity. The objective ones were subject-specific and technological performance indicators that can be observed and recorded in the process of work and which can be assessed based on the results of the activity itself. Purely psychological indicators of effectiveness, which have a personal meaning for a person and are expressed in the attractiveness of work, acted as subjective ones. One of the leading subjective criteria for the effectiveness of professional activity is satisfaction with this activity, as an opportunity to satisfy basic needs in it. The article presents a program for harmonizing the socio-psychological climate in the production department of the cadastral chamber, and describes the results of assessing its effectiveness.
ASSESSING THE CONSEQUENCES OF AGGRESSIVE TAX PLANNING FOR COMPANIES
Authors:   St. Petersburg university of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Molodykh Vladimir A.
Published: June 2024

The article provides an overview of the theoretical aspects of corporate tax evasion and their impact on companies’ decisions. It is shown that the consequences of aggressive tax planning go beyond only financial consequences and cover such important aspects as corporate transparency, cost of capital and shareholder value of the company. Understanding the determining factors and the broad consequences of corporate tax evasion is important for tax authorities, which, taking into account the specifics of decision-making by company management, will be able to increase the effectiveness of control activities in terms of countering violations of tax legislation by legal entities.
THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION ON THE SHAREHOLDER VALUE OF COMPANIES
Authors:   St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg, Russia, Molodykh Vladimir A.
Published: June 2024

The article examines the impact of an aggressive tax planning strategy on the financial stability of companies. The results of the study indicate that tax evasion can lead to significant negative consequences, including reduced transparency of financial statements and potential adverse effects on the cost of capital. It can also negatively affect the capitalization of companies due to agency conflicts, as additional opportunities appear for managers and controlling shareholders to extract rents at the expense of minority shareholders.
Comparative characteristics of the effectiveness of methods for diagnosing pregnancy in female dogs
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Nazimkina Svetlana F. , Muradyan Zhora Yu. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Kruglova Yulia S. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

In an experimental study, different methods of diagnosing pregnancy in females were compared, their additional capabilities and advantages were evaluated in addition to establishing the fact of pregnancy itself. Among all the methods, two main ones can be distinguished – radiography and ultrasound. In the first case, the study provides almost 100 % accuracy in determining the number of fetuses and, accordingly, establishing the very fact of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that it can be carried out already in the late stages (after 42-45 days of pregnancy). But this is its main drawback, because the earlier a dog's pregnancy is diagnosed, the better. Many animal owners refuse this method, including due to radiation overload. Ultrasound is the main and preferred method of diagnosing pregnancy in dogs. Its great advantage is that ultrasound allows you to quickly, without compromising the health of the bitch and the fetuses she carries, to carry out an early diagnosis of pregnancy. Pregnancy diagnosis using ultrasound in dogs is possible from the 16th day after ovulation. Ultrasound has other equally important capabilities: determining the condition of fruits, determining the period of pregnancy, identifying gross malformations of fruits.
Comparative analysis of the effect of feed additives on veterinary and sanitary indicators of rabbit meat in combined mycotoxicosis
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Abramov Pavel N. , Kalmyk Anastasiy I. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Petrova Yulia V. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

The article presents an analysis of the influence of domestic feed additives used for the disinfection of feed from mycotoxins on veterinary and sanitary indicators of rabbit meat. Two types of adsorbents with a high content of montmorillonite were used in the experiment. The object of the study was rabbits with combined mycotoxicosis, which were injected with feed additives that adsorb mycotoxins. It was found that the «Afluxid®» feed additive used in a dosage of 1 kg/ton of feed for 28 days before slaughter has a more effective effect on the veterinary and sanitary indicators of rabbit meat. Organoleptic indicators are better in the group where the feed additive «Maxisorb®» is used. The best indicators of slaughter yield were established in the groups where feed additives were used compared to the control. Domestic feed additives have shown high efficacy in combined mycotoxicosis of rabbits.
Application of monoclonal antibodies: problems and prospects in veterinary medicine
Authors:   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Pimenov Nikolay V. , Ivannikova Regina F. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia, Smirnova Ekaterina A. ,   Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology – MVA by K. I. Skryabin”, Moscow, Russia
Published: June 2024

Monoclonal antibodies are the special type of antibodies that are produced by immune cells belonging to the same cell clone. Their specificity lies in the fact that they come from a single progenitor cell, unlike polyclonal antibodies. Monoclonal antibodies have unique properties – monospecificity and identity, therefore they are an ideal diagnostic drug. Monoclonal antibodies have been used in human medicine for decades, but until recently there were no similarly promising developments in veterinary medicine. This article analyzed various sources that describe the use of monoclonal antibodies in the veterinary field, including for the treatment of animal diseases. At the moment, not enough research has been conducted to assess the risk of using monoclonal antibodies for treatment, so studying this problem is truly urgent. It is worth mentioning various diagnostic drugs containing monoclonal antibodies. With their help, it is possible to conduct diagnostic studies that identify antibodies to an antigen or the antigens themselves. Such studies include enzyme immunoassay and immunochromatographic analysis. This article analyzes the problems and prospects of using monoclonal bodies in veterinary medicine.