bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Distance learning in primary school during the COVID-19 pandemic: results of the “SMART KIDS” experiment
Authors: Lytvynova Svitlana , Demeshkant Nataliia
Published: May 2022

The paper analyzes the results of the introduction of the distance learning form (DLF) using electronic educational resources (EER) and the teacher’s virtual classroom in primary school. The experiment took place within the framework of the “Smart Kids” All-Ukrainian project during the long quarantine caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The educational process took place both synchronously and asynchronously. The present paper substantiates the model of organization of distance learning of primary school students using EER and outlines its three main components: the organization of learning; conducting online classes (explaining new material or practicing skills by students) and monitoring the quality of students’ independent performance of tasks. The results of the experiment prove that it is necessary to provide teachers and students with computer equipment, Internet access, digital resources for teaching and assessment to implement DLF. It has been established that EER in distance learning can be used both on a regular basis – in each class, and periodically – to explain new material or train skills; the quality of tasks performed by students can be monitored in the virtual office of the teacher and shape an individual trajectory of students’ development. The teachers identified the following main problems of DLF implementation: internet interruptions; problems with providing new computer equipment to students and some teachers; lack of state aid in providing EER to all participants in the educational process; limited access to students’ computers during complete isolation due to online work of parents. Despite the outlined problems, the quality of distance learning of primary school students during the pandemic using EER was positively and highly assessed by teachers.
A self-assessment tool of the level of digital competence of Ukrainian teachers in the context of lifelong learning: the results of an online survey 2021
Authors: Ovcharuk Oksana , Ivaniuk Iryna
Published: May 2022

Reforms in education today are due to many factors, including globalization, the transition to a digital economy and citizenship, the formation of a knowledge society. That is why human digital competencies are becoming increasingly important in the development of education and affect the quality of life of every person. Modern teachers must not only possess his professional knowledge and skills but must also be able to learn throughout life. And in this context, their digital competencies play a crucial role. An important role in clarifying the state of possession of strong digital skills of teachers is played by the need for distance learning, which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, as well as in Ukraine. In order to clarify the level of digital competence of teachers in Ukraine, the Comparative Studies Department for Information and Education Innovations of the Institute of Information Technologies and Learning Tools of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine conducted an all-Ukrainian online survey in January 2021. 1463 educators took part in the online survey, they answered five blocks of questions about their competence in the use of digital tools and instruments for distance learning and self-education: information and digital literacy, communication and cooperation, digital content creation, security and problem solving. The purpose of the article is to present the survey results and provide proposals regarding the development of teachers’ digital competence and professional development.
ANALYSIS OF MODERN METHODS OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE ENTERPRISE EVALUATION
Authors:   Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky State Pedagogical University, RUZAKOVA OLGA
Published: May 2022

The article investigates scientific approaches to the financial condition of enterprises analysis. The main methods of assessing the financial condition of enterprises are identified. The problem of financial recovery of enterprises in the context of strengthening their financial condition is considered. The essence of financial recovery of enterprises according to different approaches is analyzed, the ways of financial recovery in uncertainty conditions are given. The following methods of economic phenomena research and processes are used: scientific abstraction (theoretical generalizations of the most essential approaches to financial recovery), graphic (schematic visualization of algorithm of realization of financial recovery of the enterprises). The main tasks for a comprehensive assessment of the financial condition of enterprises are indicated. Different approaches to the definition of the category «comprehensive assessment of the financial condition of the enterprise» are analyzed. The advantages of introducing a comprehensive assessment of the financial condition of enterprises have been established. As a result of the existing methods and models analysis for assessing the financial condition of enterprises, it is determined that for the implementation of decision-making procedures there is a need to choose the optimal mathematical apparatus taking into account the specifics of solving a particular financial problem. It is proposed to formalize financial objects on the basis of artificial intelligence devices. In particular, the theory of fuzzy sets allows taking into account the different parameters of the object under study, as well as to stratify the evaluation process and analyze a powerful set of evaluation parameters. The theory of neural networks allows solving the problems of pattern recognition and formation, obtaining and storing knowledge (empirically found regular connections of images and influences on the object of control), qualitative characteristics of images evaluation, decision-making. The theory of genetic algorithms allows the debugging of models that solve the problem of compiling different schedules, forecasting economic processes, designing complex systems and more. It is substantiated that the use of fuzzy sets, neural networks and genetic algorithms in assessing the financial condition of the enterprise is a promising area of financial decision support systems development.
TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN THE CARPATHIAN REGION OF UKRAINE
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, PANKIV Nataliya
Published: May 2022

The article examines the current state and prospects of religious tourism in the Carpathian region of Ukraine (which includes four regions of Western Ukraine: Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Transcarpathia, and Chernivtsi). The key functions of religious tourism are outlined. The role of sacred objects in religious tourism is defined. The resource base of the region for the development of religious tourism is described. Sacred objects in the context of all regions of the region have been studied and it has been established that religious tourism occupies a worthy place in the Carpathian region. Wooden churches have been found to play an important role in the development of religious tourism in the region. According to research, in the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, and Chernivtsi regions of the Carpathian region found about 5,000 monuments of sacred architecture, among which the most numerous are temples. Of particular value among the sacred sites of the Carpathian region are wooden temples, eight of which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is established that the Lviv region takes the first place; Significantly fewer sacred objects were found in Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia oblasts, and Chernivtsi oblast ranks last. The obtained results made it possible to identify promising areas for the development of religious tourism in the Carpathian region. Thus, in the Chernivtsi region, the most sacred monuments of national importance are located in Kitsman, Hertsaiv, Zastavniv districts, and the city of Chernivtsi. In the Transcarpathian region: Velykobereznyansky, Volovets, and Beregovo districts. In Ivano-Frankivsk region: in Kosiv, Verkhovyna and Rohatyn districts. Lviv region ranks first in the Carpathian region in the number of sacred monuments. The largest number of facilities falls in the city of Lviv, as well as: the Drohobych, Starosambir, Zhydachiv, and Turkiv districts. It has been established that most sacred monuments of local and national importance are involved in a number of religious and pilgrimage tours, however, much of the resources are not fully used to promote and develop religious tourism in the Carpathian region.
MODELING OF FORECAST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Authors:   Vasyl Stus Donetsk National University, DUBEL Mykhailo
Published: May 2022

The article is devoted to modeling forecasts of global e-commerce indicators. In accordance with the set goal, the paper provides basic information on the effective factor Y (e-commerce sales) and factors influencing the spread of the Internet in the world, the number of online shoppers, global GDP per capita, global unemployment, mobile phone users The number of Visa and MasterCard cards, the volume of transfers in world banks, thanks to the multifactor analysis of Eviews 8 out of seven factors, four factors remain (the spread of the Internet in the world, the number of online shoppers, global unemployment, the number of mobile users According to the constructed four-factor model, factors X affect 99.95% of the performance factor Y, the probability of influence of other factors is only 0.05%. BPstat software is shown forecast data for influencing factors. The indicators were based on the boxing-Jenkins linear parametric method for the factors “number of online shoppers” and “total number of mobile phone users” and on the basis of the “Olympus” method for the factors “Internet penetration in the world” and “average unemployment rate”. in the world”. The choice of forecasting methods is due to the fact that of the four possible methods, these had the smallest approximation error. According to the constructed trend lines, the volume of electronic sales for the period 2021-2023 will amount to 4,641, 5,381 and 5,789 billion dollars. USA, respectively. Thus, in 2021, sales will increase by 361 billion dollars. or 8.43%, in 2022 – by 740 billion dollars. or 16% and in 2023 – 408 billion dollars. or 7.58% (24.7% compared to 2021). Given the relative changes in the indicators, it should be noted that increasing the percentage of Internet penetration in the world and reducing the average unemployment rate have a greater impact on the pace of e-commerce and sales over the Internet than factors “number of online shoppers” or “mobile users” by phone”.
SIMULATION MODELING OF INVESTMENT EFFICIENCY IN THE INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY OF THE ENTERPRISE
Authors:   West Ukrainian National University, TRUSH Iryna
Published: May 2022

In this article we will consider the main problems we face in determining the effectiveness of attracting investment in innovation activities of the enterprise. Many researchers have long been developing better mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of investment activities. These include simulation techniques and a multi-step approach. As part of this study, we adapt these techniques for the process of evaluating the economic efficiency of innovation, taking into account the identified features. The methods of evaluating the effectiveness of innovation activity in relation to the investment aspect are proposed, the peculiarity of which is the fact that the amount of project money flows and the amount of investment costs, in particular working capital, needed for introducing the assets of an innovative project into for the production with the use of the newest technologies and innovations are taken into consideration. It is proved that the evaluation of the efficiency of investments in the innovation project predetermines processing of expert assessments applying special tools, which involves checking the conditions of consistency and consensus of experts’ ideas. The final stage of the expertise involves making a decision on selection of one or several innovation projects for implementation in the conditions of the enterprise under consideration. It is established that the basis of selection should be the rating of the innovation project, the cost of its implementation and the budget of the enterprise’s innovation development. The final decision on the appropriateness of introduction of the innovation project does not require rigid formalization, but should be taken by senior management board of the enterprise as a result of qualitative assessment of the efficiency of investment in innovation projects. Simulation modeling is proposed, which will allow to make a decision on the effectiveness of attracting investment in an innovative project.
APPLICATION OF THE METHOT OF GRAY RELATION ANALYSIS FOR THE FORMATION OF COMPLEX ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINATION OF THE MATURITY OF THE ENTERPRISE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors:   Leonid Yuzkov Khmelnytskyi University of Management and Law, CHAIKOVSKA Inna
Published: May 2022

The economic-mathematical model of formation of complex estimation and definition of level of risk of system of management of knowledge of the enterprise with use of the gray relational analysis and a method of the analysis of hierarchies is developed in work. An enterprise knowledge management system, an example of a “gray” system, is usually a variant of “black”, in which all criteria are fuzzy, and “white”, in any there is a complete set of data on criteria and constraints, are between them and is a system. with incomplete description. The proposed model consists of the following stages: problem statement; determination of criteria and indicators of knowledge management system; evaluation of indicators of the knowledge management system (in numerical form and in linguistic terms) and determination of their reference values; preliminary data processing (reduction of all indicators to one order); calculation of gray relational classes (determination of gray relational coefficients; determination of weight coefficients; determination of gray relational classes); construction of a matrix of estimates; formation of a comprehensive assessment of the knowledge management system of enterprises; determining the maturity of the enterprise for knowledge management; interpretation of the obtained results. Three general criteria and 43 indicators (in terms of quantitative and qualitative characteristics) were selected: People (11 indicators), Technology (9 indicators), Processes (23 indicators). Criterion Processes include blocks: Learning (2 indicators), Innovation (5 indicators), Innovation processes (7 indicators), Innovation cooperation (2 indicators), Core activity (7 indicators). The model consists of constituent elements (people, technologies, processes), levels (individual, group, organizational, inter-organizational), stages (phases) of knowledge management (Formation – accumulation, exchange – generation – storage and documentation – use – result of knowledge management) and allows the interaction of the level of maturity of the enterprise for knowledge management. The weights of the criteria and indicators of knowledge management of the enterprise analysis of the definition system occur using the method of hierarchy (pairwise comparison method). The practical implementation of the model was implemented for public utilities of Ukraine. The developed model is universal and can be used for enterprises of different spheres of activity to comprehensively assess the knowledge management system in comparison with the benchmark enterprise, determine the level of maturity of the enterprise with management and identify problems of effective management decisions to improve competitiveness.
ENTROPIC EVALUATION OF INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Authors:   Khmelnytskyi National University, TKACHENKO Ivan , SHARKO Vitalii ,   Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, ZAVHORODNIA Tatiana ,   Khmelnytskyi National University
Published: May 2022

The model of the production complex always includes the object of management and the subject of management in the form of appropriate systems. The method of realization of relations between them depends on the level of development of industrial relations. At the present stage of development of machinery and technology to the method of implementation of these relations requires their integration into a single corporate governance system. In recent years, several approaches have been used to identify the mechanisms underlying the development and operation of complex systems. Particularly useful results were obtained in their study by methods of random matrix theory, mono- and multifractal analysis, chaos theory with reconstruction of the system trajectory in phase space and determination of its parameters such as correlation dimension, spectrum of Lyapunov indicators, recurrent maps. However, the use of some of the methods requires the stationary nature of the studied data, requires long time series and a comprehensive calculation of several parameters. Another approach to considering the features of complex systems is to calculate the characteristics of entropy. The paper considers problematic issues related to the innovative development of machine-building enterprises. An algorithm for increasing the innovation potential of an industrial enterprise is proposed. The authors present a variant of assessing the systemic nature of innovative development of machine-building enterprises. The indicators of evaluation and increase of the level of innovative development of industrial enterprises are systematized. The integral index and the system entropy index are determined.
ECONOMIC SECURITY OF AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES OF CHERNIHIV REGION, WAYS AND PROSPECTS OF DEVELOPMENT
Authors: STADNYK Victoriya , DVORNYK Inna ,   Separated Subdivision of National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine "Nizhyn Agrotechnical Institute"
Published: May 2022

The concepts and essences of economic security are presented, the general characteristics, analysis and assessment of the natural resource and socio-economic potential of the Chernihiv region are presented, the proportions, structure and pace of development of its economic complex are investigated, as well as an analysis of the organization and development of the social sphere and foreign economic activity of the region is made. The purpose of the work is to develop theoretical and methodological principles and scientific and practical approaches to the problem of economic security of Chernihiv region. In accordance with the goal, the author of the article sets the following tasks: to reveal the concept and determine the essence of economic security of management in the Chernihiv region.
Descripción de una nueva especie del género Prunum
Herrmannsen, 1852 (Gastropoda: Marginellidae)
de Tenerife, islas Canarias y del animal vivo de
Volvarina yaeli Espinosa, Martin & Ortea, 2018
Authors: Ortega Jesús , Martín Javier
Published: May 2022

Se describe el animal vivo de
Volvarina yaeli Espinosa, Martín y Ortea,
2018, y se propone una nueva especie
del género Prunum Herrmannsen, 1852
(Gastropoda: Marginellidae), colectada
en Tenerife, islas Canarias.
Nuevos datos sobre Gibberula rolani Cossignani & Cecalupo, 2005,
(Gastropoda: Cystiscidae), de las islas de Cabo Verde
Authors: Ortega Jesús , Moro Leopoldo , Bacallado Juan José
Published: May 2022

A partir de ejemplares
colectados vivos en la Bahía de Murdeira,
Sal (islas de Cabo Verde), localidad tipo
de Gibberula rolani, se publican por
primera vez fotografías de sus animales
vivos y su variabilidad, se aportan nuevos
datos sobre su concha y se describe su
rádula. La posibilidad de su sinonimia
con Gibberula secreta Monterosato, 1889,
también es discutida.
Poliquetos neustónicos de la campaña TFMCBM/2009,
El Hierro (Canarias)
Authors: Collazo Neliann , Hernández Fátima , De Vera Alejandro
Published: May 2022

Se presentan los resultados
del estudio de poliquetos neustónicos,
recolectados mediante arrastres horizontales efectuados en el curso de
la campaña TFMCBM/09 en la isla de
El Hierro. Se ha elaborado un listado
de especies presentes, pertenecientes a las familias Alciopidae, Iospilidae, Lopadorrhynchidae, Tomopteridae y
Typhloscolecidae. Además, se destaca
la presencia de larvas de familias bentónicas.
Aportación a la iconografía científica de Viola anagae
Gilli (Violaceae), raro endemismo tinerfeño
Authors: Hernández Sergio , Barone Rubén
Published: May 2022

Viola anagae Gilli es una violeta endémica del macizo de Anaga (este de Tenerife, islas Canarias), descrita a finales de la década de 1970 y cuyo locus classicus
es el roque Chinobre, situado a unos 900 m de altitud (Gilli, 1979 [Feddes Repert.
89 (9-10): 595-596]).
Naturaleza atlántica: fascinación y ciencia para Francia viajera
Authors: Hernández Fátima
Published: May 2022

“…sí, sí, sería muy ventajoso para las ciencias, y principalmente para la geografía
y la navegación, enviar a las islas Canarias a una persona acostumbrada a viajes
marítimos y ejercitada en observaciones…”
Colecciones y ciencia-ciudadana: un vínculo en el siglo XXI
Authors: Hernández Martín Fátima
Published: May 2022

Los proyectos de cienciaciudadana están resultando muy eficaces
para involucrar a público variopinto en
asuntos referidos a investigación en
diversas disciplinas, en este caso sobre
medio natural, cooperando en proyectos,
desarrollando productos editoriales
sobre divulgación de la naturaleza
(comunicando ciencia) (Gura, 2013), así
como informando sobre tópicos de interés
que afectan al futuro de todos. Asimismo,
estamos de acuerdo con lo expresado
por Mckinley et al. (2017) respecto a
que relacionar a un mayor número de
personas con la ciencia puede aumentar
nuestra comprensión de los sistemas
de la Tierra y nos ayuda a encontrar
soluciones viables a los problemas
que amenazan al Planeta (estudios de
cambio climático, análisis fenológicos,
transformación de paisajes, especies
invasoras, patógenos…). En este artículo
abordamos estas cuestiones, además de
hacer un recorrido espacial-temporal y
señalar aspectos de interés que –desde
antiguo– han llevado a desarrollar esta
provechosa herramienta de trabajo que
–en definitiva– acerca la sociedad a la
ciencia, algo especialmente importante
en los modernos museos de ciencias
naturales.
A qualitative analysis of performance of student teachers with hearing impairments in tests and assignments at Kitwe College of Education-Zambia
Authors: Kumatongo Brighton , Muzata Kenneth Kapalu
Published: May 2022

Assessment is the basis for understanding students’ abilities to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding of learned concepts. This study sought to analyse assessment items of student teachers with hearing impairments at Kitwe Colleges of Education in Zambia and a qualitative case study was used as the research design.  The study comprised seven (7) participants of which three (3) were Lecturers and four (4) were student teachers with hearing impairments, who were purposively sampled. The study revealed that students with hearing impairments were able to answer assignments accordingly despite exhibiting referencing and grammatical errors, and experienced more challenges answering tests. The findings also indicated that lecturers viewed the performance of student teachers with hearing impairments in assignments as being influenced by their hearing peers and that students with hearing impairments wrote their assignments and tests using sign language that was not making sense to lecturers. The study concluded that student teachers with hearing impairments were able to perform better in assignments and that they experienced more challenges answering test questions. The study recommended the need for assessment items for students with hearing impairments to be adapted to make them appropriate for the students and that educators for students with hearing impairments should take a keen interest in acquiring knowledge of Zambia Sign Language grammatical structure to enable them to assess and mark assessment items of students with hearing impairments without difficulties.
Foreign trade in Ukrainian agricultural goods in the context of the association agreement with the European Union
Authors: Spaskyi Habriiel
Published: May 2022

The purpose of the article is to establish, based on the analysis, trends in foreign trade and directions for improving the competitiveness of agricultural goods of Ukraine in the EU in the context of the implementation of the Association Agreement. Research methods. In the course of the research the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis, analytical generalizations - during the analysis of foreign trade in agricultural goods; tabular - for clarity of the image of the received results of research; economic and statistical - to assess trends in foreign trade; abstract-logical - in drawing conclusions. Research results. The article analyzes the volume, dynamics, structure of exports and imports of agricultural goods of Ukraine with EU countries, assesses changes in the foreign trade regime, identifies trends and the impact of the implementation of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU on Ukraine's foreign trade. The place and importance of the agricultural sector in European markets are studied. The foreign trade turnover of agricultural goods of Ukraine is determined. The algorithm for assessing the level of competitiveness of agricultural goods is generalized. Scientific novelty. The authors found that, on the one hand, the export orientation of raw materials to the EU market of crop products has increased, on the other hand, there is a high import dependence on finished food products, and the structure of imports is more diversified. Practical significance. Adaptation of Ukrainian legislation in the field of agriculture and sanitary and phytosanitary measures is incomplete and lags behind the planned pace. Ways to diversify exports and increase the profitability of foreign trade in agricultural goods from Ukraine in the EU market are proposed. Tabl.: 1. Figs.: 3. Refs.: 19.
Density peaks clustering based on local fair density and fuzzy k-nearest neighbors membership allocation strategy
Authors: Ren Chunhua , Sun Linfu , Gao Yunhui , Yu Yang
Published: May 2022

The density peaks clustering algorithm (DPC) has been widely concerned since it was proposed in 2014. There is no need to specify in advance and only one parameter required. However, some disadvantages are still witnessed in DPC: (1) Requiring repeated experiments for choosing a suitable calculation method of the local density due to the variations in the scale of the dataset, which will lead to additional time cost. (2) Difficulty in finding an optimal cutoff distance threshold, since different parameters not only impact the selection of cluster centers but also directly affect the quality of clusters. (3) Poor fault tolerance of the allocation strategy, especially in manifold datasets or datasets with uneven density distribution. Targetting solutions to these problems, a density peaks clustering based on local fair density and fuzzy k-nearest neighbors membership allocation strategy (LF-DPC) is proposed in this paper. First, to obtain a more balanced local density, two classic local density calculation methods are combined in the algorithm to calculate the local fair density through the optimization function with the smallest local density difference. Second, a robust two stage remaining points allocation strategy is designed. In the first stage, k-nearest neighbors are used to quickly and accurately allocate points from the cluster center. In the second stage, to further improve the accuracy of allocation, a fuzzy k-nearest neighbors membership method is designed to allocate the remaining points. Finally, the LF-DPC algorithm has been experimented based on several synthetic and real-world datasets. The results prove that the proposed algorithm has obvious advantages compared with the other five ones.
Analyzing pace-of-play in soccer using spatio-temporal event data
Authors: Shen Ethan , Santo Shawn , Akande Olanrewaju
Published: May 2022

Pace-of-play is an important characteristic in soccer that can influence the style and outcome of a match. Using event data provided by Wyscout covering one season of regular-season games from five European soccer leagues, we develop four velocity-based pace metrics and examine how pace varies across the pitch, between different leagues, and between different teams. Our findings show that although pace varies considerably, it is generally highest in the offensive third of the pitch, relatively consistent across leagues, and increases with decreasing team quality. Using hierarchical logistic models, we also assess whether the pace metrics are useful in predicting the outcome of a match by constructing models with and without the metrics. We find that the pace variables are statistically significant but only slightly improve the predictive accuracy metrics.
Prevalence and pattern of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian bricklayers
Authors: Adedoyin Adesoji R. , Mbada Chidozie E. , Ajayi Oladotun K. , Idowu Opeyemi A. , Oghumu Saturday N. , Oke Kayode I. , Moda Haruna M. , Fatoye Francis
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Typically, bricklayers in developing countries’ contexts manually lay bricks, concrete blocks and other similar materials to construct walls and buildings which make them susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). The burden of WRMSDs among this high-risk group seems has not been well documented. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the prevalence of WRMSDs among bricklayers in Nigeria. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 118 consenting bricklayers from a Nigerian setting was carried out. The standardized Nordic musculoskeletal disorder questionnaire and a proforma were used to profile the prevalence of WRMSDs and socio-demographic information of the respondents. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Alpha level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: The 12-months and 7-days prevalence of WRMSDs were 87.3% and 67.4%. Shoulder (61.0%) and the low-back (59.3%) were the two most affected anatomical sites based on 12-month prevalence. WRMSDs affecting the knees (6.8%) was the most disabling in carrying normal work routines. Working for less than 10 years was significantly associated with high prevalence of WRMSDs in the shoulder (odd ratio (OR) = 0.27, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.09 to 0.87) and wrist region (OR = 0.24, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.73). Having neck pain led to higher odds (OR = 0.29, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.68) of taking a break from work among the bricklayers. CONCLUSIONS: WRMSDs were high among Nigerian bricklayers. Years of work experience was associated with high prevalence of WRMSDs in the shoulder and wrist. In addition, taking work breaks was associated with neck pain.
Shift work and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) among professional drivers
Authors: Sadeghniiat-Haghighi Khosro , Abbaslou Farzaneh , Akbar Sharifian Seyed , Izadi Nazanin
Published: May 2022

BACKGROUND: Shift work may be associated with insulin resistance. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the potential association between shift work and the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index in professional drivers. METHOD: A total of four hundred fifty-three professional drivers were invited to participate in the study within a periodic medical examination in the occupational setting. One hundred seventy-seven daytime workers were compared with 175 night shifts and 101 early morning shift drivers. Demographic, occupational, and medical examination including blood pressure, anthropometric data was assessed. Measurement of serum insulin, fasting blood glucose and lipid profile were done for all drivers. RESULTS: Compared with day workers, night shift and early morning shift drivers displayed higher levels of HOMA-IR. Metabolic syndrome was found to be significantly increased in night workers. In linear regression analysis, insulin resistance was correlated with shift work independently of demographic and occupational characteristics. CONCLUSION: The study revealed that shift work could be a risk factor in developing the risk of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Suggestively, health strategies such as structured lifestyle counseling in occupational health settings are warranted to improve and modify cardiometabolic risk factors.
Children, care time, career priority – What matters for junior scientists’ productivity and career perspective during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Authors: Muschalla Beate , Sondhof Anke , Wrobel Ulrike
Published: May 2022

Background: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic brought about restrictions, additional workload, insecurity, or need for inventing new routines for professionals worldwide. The pandemic and its restrictions have been discussed as a career shock. OBJECTIVE: Adding knowledge to this, our study investigated the academic and family (care) situation of young scientists in a German technical university. METHODS: We conducted an online survey including young scientists from a technical university in Germany in April 2021. 346 participants (mean age 33 years, 37% women) gave self-ratings on academic and life situation during the pandemic year, care work, preferences for scientific career and family life. RESULTS: Family and career were independent priorities (r = 0.021, p = 0.676). Two thirds (68%) of the young scientists reported no deterioration in scientific outcome during the pandefmic year. But, care times and number of children impacted negatively on scientific productivity in terms of publications. This was true for both women and men. CONCLUSIONS: Young scientists need individual support for their career perspective, according to their concrete career level and life situation.
МОЛОДІЖНИЙ ЦЕНТР У КОНТЕКСТІ РОЗВИТКУ МОЛОДІЖНОЇ РОБОТИ
Authors: ЛЕВЧЕНКО Наталія
Published: May 2022

Забезпечення діяльності молодіжних центрів, молодіжних працівників, міжгалузева та міжсекторна взаємодія у молодіжній роботі, оцінювання ефективної молодіжної роботи, забезпечення умов молодіжної участі та молодіжного громадського контролю є важливим у реалізації молодіжної політики в Україні. На державному рівні визначено, що молодіжний центр − установа, що утворюється для вирішення питань соціального становлення розвитку молоді. Головною метою центру відповідно до Типового положення це «сприяння: соціалізації та самореалізації молоді; інтелектуальному, моральному, духовному розвитку молоді, реалізації її творчого потенціалу; національно-патріотичному вихованню молоді; популяризації здорового способу життя молоді; працевлаштуванню молоді та зайнятості у вільний час, молодіжному підприємництву; забезпеченню громадянської освіти молоді та розвитку волонтерства; підвищенню рівня мобільності молоді» Мета статті − проаналізувати смислове наповнення поняття «молодіжний центр» в контексті молодіжної роботи. У дослідженні використано такі методи, як аналіз, порівняння та узагальнення наукових джерел із досліджуваної проблеми. Проаналізовано різні визначення поняття «молодіжний центр» від законодавчого до думки здобувача; розкрито особливості роботи молодіжних центрів; визначено напрями та форми роботи молодіжних центрів та форми реалізації молодіжної роботи. Вивчивши різні визначення, вважаємо, що молодіжний центр − це не просто установа, організація це позитивне середовище, яке сприяє особистісному (інтелектуальному, моральному, духовному) та професійному розвитку молоді через різні напрями молодіжної роботи (неформальна освіта, національно-патріотичне виховання, популяризація здорового способу життя, молодіжне підприємництво, волонтерство, мобільність молоді).
СОЦІАЛЬНА ПРОФІЛАКТИКА ДЕВІАНТНОЇ ПОВЕДІНКИ В МОЛОДІЖНОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ ЗАКЛАДУ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: МОРГАЙ Лілія
Published: May 2022

У статті висвітлена проблематика девіантної поведінки серед здобувачів вищої освіти. Подано визначення «девіантної поведінка». З’ясовано, що соціологи, медики, психологи та педагоги досить давно досліджують природу девіантної поведінки та класифікують різні види девіацій. Висвітлено визначення даного терміну науковою елітою. Описаний соціально-психологічний підхід. Зазначені ознаки та прояви девіантної поведінки, які можуть виражатися у характері і діях особистості. Встановлено, що у педагогічній літературі девіантна поведінка розглядається як різновид ненормативної поведінки індивідів або соціальних груп, що характеризується діями, які відхиляються від загально прийнятих або допущених норм. З’ясовано, що основними ознаками девіантності є: важко навченість (неорганізованість, неуспішність дитини); важковиховуваність (стійкі зміни поведінки: підвищена збудженість або загальмованість, агресивність, конфліктність, невміння підпорядковувати особисті інтереси колективним, швидка зміна настрою, афективність, систематично повторювані поступки). Охарактеризовані складові профілактики девіантної поведінки серед студентів. З’ясовано, що особи, яких називаємо девіантними, досить часто стають жертвами поняття «соціальне відхилення» – це приписуваний статус», тобто «ярлик», якій навішують через суб’єктивне ставлення впливові прошарки населення мало захищеним громадянам чи цілими групами осіб. Описаний аналіз психологічних особливостей студента: психологічні якості суб’єкта (рівень агресії, характеристики емоційної і вольової сфери), система соціально – психологічних якостей (спрямованість особистості, особливості комунікативного стилю, приналежність до неформальних груп асоціальної спрямованості). Описано сім принципів профілактичної роботи з студентами: комплексність, адресність, масовість, позитивність інформації, мінімізація негативних наслідків, особиста зацікавленість та відповідальність учасників, максимальна активність особистості. Встановлено, що сучасний соціальний працівник має бути професіоналом своєї справи, щоб унеможливити проявів девіантної поведінки серед здобувачів вищої освіти.
Effect of size, shape, orientation, pressure and temperature on elastic properties of nanomaterials
Authors: Rawat Komal , Goyal Monika
Published: May 2022

A theoretical formulism is developed to study the impact of temperature and pressure on nanomaterials. Here Shankar equation of state for solids is extended using an analytic model given by Jiang for nanomaterials. The effect of size, dimension and orientation of nanomaterial on the elastic properties is studied. Bulk modulus is found to decrease as the size of nanomaterials is increased for inward relaxation whereas increase in bulk modulus of nanomaterials with increase in size is found for outward relaxation. Volume expansion coefficient variation is inverse of bulk modulus. The volume decreases as the pressure on the nanomaterials is increased at room temperature, however, volume expansion occurs in nanomaterials with increase in temperature. The nanomaterials of Cu, Ag, Ni, ZnO, SnO2, CeO2, TiO2, ZrO2 and AlN are considered in the present study. The present model results are found in good agreement with the available experimental and theoretically simulated results which justify the present model theory.
Las teorías implícitas de directores de educación básica sobre liderazgo
Authors: Pérez Carta Nora Idalia
Published: May 2022

La presente investigación se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Chihuahua, con la participación de 35 directores de educación básica, con diez o más años de antigüedad en la función, ubicados en varias zonas escolares situadas al norte, centro y sur de la ciudad; pertenecientes a los niveles de preescolar, primaria, secundaria y especial, de los subsistemas federal, estatal y particular. Este estudio develó las teorías implícitas sobre liderazgo que sustentan la visión de gestión escolar de directivos de educación básica, se sitúa en la línea de gestión, tiene un enfoque cualitativo y un método fenomenológico. Utiliza las técnicas de grupo focal, entrevista semiestructurada y red semántica. Los resultados se presentan en cinco categorías: significados de liderazgo, la visión tácita de liderazgo, la dirección escolar: lo instituido y lo instituyente, la diversidad latente en las prácticas de liderazgo y el bagaje experiencial de liderazgo. Los resultados refieren a la función directiva como una experiencia significativa, se concibe como una tarea formativa respecto al conocimiento y evolución del ser humano, en ella está presente la diversidad de prácticas de liderazgo, sin embargo, el trabajo compartido es un estilo recurrente para lograr las metas escolares y el compromiso y responsabilidad con el personal docente y administrativo. La experiencia en la función directiva se considera como un aspecto importante en el ejercicio del liderazgo, trae como aprendizaje la lectura de los contextos, lo cual tiene algunas implicaciones como la lectura de sí mismo.
Análisis del aprovechamiento de infraestructura basada en TIC de la concesión vial Corredor Perimetral de Oriente Cundinamarca para beneficio de instituciones educativas oficiales ubicadas en su área de influencia
Authors: Galindo González J.C. , Londoño Castrillón L.E. , Reyes Rojas J.E. , Consuegra González J.L.
Published: May 2022

El uso habitualmente dado a las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC), dentro del ambiente de la infraestructura de concesiones viales a nivel mundial se ha enfocado en la adquisición de datos. Por otra parte, brindar una total cobertura de conexión al servicio de internet para las instituciones educativas oficiales (IEO), es una apuesta que debe superar obstáculos y barreras. En este trabajo se realizó un estudio de aplicabilidad del componente de las TIC de un concesionario vial 4G, que tiene dentro de sus quehaceres contractuales la materialización de una red de fibra óptica (FO). Se registró información que permitió caracterizar el área de influencia directa de la concesión vial, que abarca ocho (8) del ciento dieciséis (116) municipios del departamento de Cundinamarca. En estas poblaciones se georreferenciaron treinta y ocho (38) IEO, de las cuales, el 76 % no cuentan con un servicio de internet, el 13 % tiene conexión de internet satelital, el 8% conexión de internet con cable coaxial + modem y el 3 % restante por datos inalámbricos. El grado de cumplimiento alcanzado para variables analizadas, que se relacionan con localización y la tecnología de FO especificada permitieron establecer la viabilidad de lo propuesto. La infraestructura del concesionario es susceptible de beneficiar veintinueve (29) IEO, en las que un número de 1043 estudiantes accederían al servicio de internet.
The Perceptions of Educators Relating to the Promotion of the Psychological Well-Being of Abandoned Children
Authors: Attar Fatima , Ouadi Khadija
Published: May 2022

Promoting the psychological well-being of abandoned children raises specific issues. These children have no choices but to live in residential child care institutions. They are called to take part in society, to become autonomous and competent adults. However, these children present difficulties that result in impairment of self-esteem and are identified by negative feelings, as well as failures in their relationship with others. Researchers point out that the satisfaction of the three basic psychological needs: the need for autonomy, the need for social affiliation and the need for competence, is essential to the growth of the individual’s integrity and well-being. Our ultimate interest is to contribute through this work, to the development of educational practices and the quality of care in the child care institutions. From this perspective, this qualitative research aims to explore the educators’ perceptions of psychological well-being of abandoned children, actions they take and the contributions of professional services to promote it. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with educators (N=10) in a residential child care institution. The results show that the educator’s perceptions of psychological well-being go in the same direction as the definitions of psychological well-being in the scientific literature. The majority of their actions tend towards satisfaction of the three fundamental psychological needs, which are essential to the development of psychological well-being. They also underlined the important role of professional services, material and human resources in this direction. This research allowed identifying five specific ways to promote the psychological well-being of abandoned children in the residential child care institutions.
Turkey as Normative Power: Connections with the Muslim Brotherhood during the Arab Spring
Authors: FUTÁK-CAMPBELL Beatrix , DE SAUVAGE NOLTING Hylke
Published: May 2022

The debate on normative power has mainly been focused on the European Union. This is partly owing to the fact that its conception is very Euro/Western centric. Yet, it is assumed that the concept is applicable to other actors. The aim of this paper therefore is to examine Turkey and whether its actions embody normative power in Syria and Egypt during the Arab Spring. It applies de Zutter’s four-step methodology of identifying normative power. The result is mixed. In the case of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, Turkey tried to be a normative power but failed, due to a lack of recognition. In the case of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood, Turkey was perceived as a normative power due to the combination of its Islamic identity, adherence to democracy, and the role of religion in its society. The implications of this are significant, since this paper demonstrates that normative power can travel outside of its Euro/Western centric context. At the same time, it also demonstrates that the norms are different and context specific.
HUBUNGAN PERSEPSI KECELAKAAAN KERJA DENGAN UNSAFE ACTION PADA PEKERJA KETINGGIAN DI PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN PLTA KERINCI MERANGIN HIDRO JAMBI
Authors: Murdina Asih Wenny , Herlina Yeni
Published: May 2022

One of the things that influences behavior is perception. If workers' perceptions of workplace hazards/risks are low, they are more likely to engage in risky behavior and cause workplace accidents. The goal of this study is to examine if there is a link between worker perception and risky behavior among high-altitude workers working on the Kerinci Merangin Hydroelectric Power Plant development project. A cross sectional research design used in this study, which uses quantitative approaches. From April to August 2021, this study was conducted in the Kerinci Merangin Hydro hydropower project, which has a population of 65 persons. The total sampling approach was selected in this research. SPSS software is used to process the data. According to the data, 58.5 % of workers at heights have a positive perception, whereas 41.5 % have a negative perception. When it comes to the unsafe action variable, 53.8 % of workers at heights are acting safely, while the remaining 46.2 % are acting unsafely. The bivariate test resulted in a p-value of 0.026, indicating that there is a significant relationship between perception and unsafe action.Keywords: Perception, Unsafe Action, and Worker at Height.
‘Like a Spotlight Was Trained on Me’: Breaking Dawn and the Twilight of Capitalism
Authors: Tannert-Smith Barbara
Published: May 2022

This article reads Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer in relation to the emergent 24/7 expectation of postmodern capitalism. The novel’s focus on sleeplessness and illumination, on sparkle and consumerism, points to a contemporaneous engagement with new modalities of twenty-first-century consumption and production. Consequently, the novel’s redefinition of the vampire as posthumanist warrior-consumer is merely the latest iteration of the connection of the otherness of vampirism to the mobility of capital.