bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Major Cereal Crops Damage by Wildlife: A Case Study from Chitwan National Park, Nepal
Authors: Ghimire Sunita , Devkota Durga , Dhakal Shiva Chandra , Upreti Bishnu Raj
Published: January 2023

Human-wildlife conflict is a major issue for policymakers and conservationists due to economic damage by wild animals, resulting in increasing poverty. This study assesses the wildlife-induced damage to the major food crops viz. rice, wheat, and maize. A total of 434 households from the 10 forest user groups near the Chitwan national parks and buffer zone were randomly selected and interviewed by the use of questionnaires in 2021. A total of 87.86% of rice-growing households reported damage to rice, whereas 90.32% and 87.68% of households reported damage to wheat and maize, respectively. The annual loss of 78 kg of rice per household (NRs. 1776 at prevailing market rates) was reported in the study area. The loss of wheat and maize per household was 86 and 96 kg with the worth of NRs. 2523 and 2019, respectively. The severity of wildlife-induced damage to crops was more near the borders of national parks and buffer zone. Apart from the construction and maintaining permanent fences on the border of the national parks, there should be the provision of conservation education to communities residing along the buffer zone and near the protected areas to practice sustainable agriculture and income-generating programs that are conservation-friendly.
Errors in Scientific Physical Experiments
Authors: Paudel Chhetri Rajan
Published: January 2023

No abstract available.
Morphological sexual characteristics of the giant water bug Lethocerus indicus(Lepeletier et Serville, 1825) (Hemiptera: Belostomatidae) in Lao PDR
Authors:   Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam, Phommavongsa Sakkouna ,   Ministry of Education and Sport, Lao PDR, Nguyen Phan Hoang Anh ,   Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam,   Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam, Vu Quang Manh ,   Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam,   Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam
Published: January 2023

Studies on morphological sexual systematical characteristics of the giant water bug Lethocerus indicus were carried out throughout Lao PDR, conducted in the Centre for Biodiversity Resources Education and Development, Hanoi National University of Education, period 2021-2022. It is not recorded a special sexual difference in morphological characteristics and colour of the giant water bug. The male’s body measurements are smaller than those of the female, 78.64±3.28 and 71.31±4.43 mm, respectively. Differences in sex morphology were observed in their genital structure. The female sex organ is the long, slender, and soft gonapophysis. The male mating organ has a diverticulum, which divides into two parallel paramere branches along the length of the body, forming an inward curved hook at the apex. The proportion between the length and width of the last abdomen segment is the most recognisable feature that contributes to sex discrimination in giant water bug with values of 1.06 and 1.00 respectively in males and females.
Design and manufacture of scintillation detector using CsI(Tl) crystal coupled with silicon photomultipliers
Authors:   Hanoi Irradiation Center, Nguyen Van Sy , Dang Quang Thieu ,   Hanoi Irradiation Center, Nguyen Thanh Hung ,   Hanoi Irradiation Center
Published: January 2023

In this research, a scintillation detector was developed using the CsI(Tl) scintillator crystal coupled with a silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) to replace the photomultiplier tube (PMT), resulting in a compact and energy-efficient detector. A rectangular box-shaped CsI(Tl) scintillation crystal with dimensions of 50x25x25 mm from Kinheng and a SiPM module S13361-3050AE-08 with dimensions of 25x25 mm from Hamamatsu were selected to use. The preamplifier circuit, power supply, and temperature stabiliser have also been integrated into the detector. The characteristics of this detector were evaluated using a 137Cs standard radioactive source together with Ortec’s multichannel analyser device and Gamma Vision software for spectrum analysis. Results showed that the energy resolution for the 137Cs peak of this detector is about 8.03%, which is almost equivalent to the energy resolution of 7.87% of the Canberra detector using 76x76 mm NaI(Tl) crystal coupled to the PMT. The results of the evaluation of stability over time when the operating ambient temperature of this detector with no change showed that the energy peak position and the energy resolution for the 137Cs radioactive source are almost unchanged. The research also investigated the stability of the detector according to the operating ambient temperature. The results exhibited that the output pulse amplitude varies greatly with the ambient temperature, it decreases when the temperature increases and vice versa. Under the condition that the operating ambient temperature varies from 11oC to 50oC, the energy peak position of 137Cs changes were 1762 and 167 channels, respectively in the cases without and with adjustment of output pulse amplitude stabilisation function in power supply for SiPM. When there is a function of output pulse amplitude stabilisation, the change in peak position according to operating ambient temperature is still about 4.3 channels/oC, so further research is needed to correct the influence of ambient temperature on the operation of this detector, to provide wide applicability of scintillation detector using SiPM to replace traditional PMT in the future.
ANALYSIS OF MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS OF THE VISEGRAD GROUP
Authors:   University of Economics, Faculty of Commerce, Dolnozemská cesta 1, 852 35 Bratislava, Slovakia, Mura Ladislav , Fóthy Noémi ,   J. Selye University, Faculty of Economics and Informatics, Bratislavská cesta 3322, 945 01 Komárno, Slovakia, Pásztóová Vivien ,   J. Selye University, Faculty of Economics and Informatics, Bratislavská cesta 3322, 945 01 Komárno, Slovakia
Published: January 2023

The past two years have been largely defined by an unforeseen threat from the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has had a huge impact on the economic development of individual countries. SMEs as important contributors to the economy of individual countries felt the negative effects of the pandemic the most. Our research intends to examine the macroeconomic effects of the changes caused by the pandemic in the Visegrad Four countries using comparative analysis. The paper is based on a summary of the literature on which the topic is based, followed by the evaluation and analysis of data from secondary sources. The secondary data was collected using databases published by Eurostat, the OECD, and Statista. The analysis shows that the impact of the pandemic can be monitored for each macroeconomic indicator.
ОЗДОРОВЧО-РЕКРЕАЦІЙНА РУХОВА АКТИВНІСТЬ РІЗНИХ ГРУП НАСЕЛЕННЯ ТА ЇЇ ТЕОРЕТИЧНІ ЗАСАДИ
Authors: Потужній Олександр , Поліщук Віталій , Кузькова Марія
Published: January 2023

Вступ. Збереження здоров’я та повноцінного життя громадян є однією найважливіших цілей сталого розвитку світової спільноти. Встановлено, що більшість (56 – 57%) українців є фізично неактивними. Суттєво покращити їхнє здоров’я можна за рахунок залучення їх до регулярної рухової активності.
Мета. Проаналізувати стан досліджуваної проблеми, узагальнити вітчизняний і світовий досвід організації оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності та розробити її теоретичні засади.
Методи. Використано комплекс взаємопов’язаних методів дослідження, серед яких: аналіз і систематизація філософської, психолого-педагогічної та науково-методичної літератури й інформаційних ресурсів мережі Інтернет для з’ясування понятійного апарату дослідження; аналіз нормативних і програмно-методичних документів у сфері фізичної культури і спорту; компаративний метод з метою зіставляння та аналізу зарубіжного й вітчизняного досвіду з досліджуваної проблеми; абстрагування, логіко-теоретичний аналіз, історичний аналіз, системний підхід, прогнозування.
Результати. Визначено та обґрунтовано теоретичні засади оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності, виявлено характерні ознаки понятійно-категоріального апарату оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності як системно-цілісної лексичної системи, особливості його формування та розвитку, обґрунтовано необхідність та визначено шляхи його вдосконалення, сформульовано дефініції «оздоровчо-рекреаційна рухова активність», «система оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності», «оздоровчий фітнес», «спорт для всіх», «фізична рекреація» та»рекреаційна діяльність». Переосмислення суті оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності дозволило конкретизувати концептуальні парадигми проблеми, намітити конкретні шляхи її практичного впровадження. Отримані дані розкривають можливості та перспективи підвищення рівня залучення населення до оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності в Україні.
Висновки. Переосмислення суті оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності дозволило конкретизувати концептуальні парадигми проблеми, намітити конкретні шляхи її впровадження. Отримані дані розкривають можливості та перспективи використання оздоровчо-рекреаційної рухової активності в Україні.
ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ІНТЕРАКТИВНИХ МЕТОДІВ У ТЕОРЕТИЧНІЙ ПІДГОТОВЦІ З ФІЗИЧНОГО ВИХОВАННЯ СТУДЕНТІВ
Authors: Москаленко Наталія , Сидорчук Тетяна
Published: January 2023

Вступ. Свідоме ставлення до занять фізичною культурою і спортом формується у студентів як за допомогою мотивування, так і за допомогою формування спеціальних знань. У той же час, викладачі кафедр фізичного виховання не приділяють значної уваги теоретичній підготовці студентів через недостатню кількість годин, відведених на цей розділ навчальної програми.
Вирішення зазначених протиріч потребує реалізації різних форм та методів активного навчання. Передбачається, що систематичне застосування інтерактивних методів на заняттях з фізичного виховання сприятиме підвищенню рівня теоретичної підготовки студентів.
Мета дослідження – науково обґрунтувати використання інтерактивних методів на заняттях з фізичного виховання для формування теоретичних знань студенток.
Матеріал і методи. У дослідженні взяли участь 56 студенток Придніпровської державної академії будівництва та архітектури 1 року навчання У ході експерименту студентки були розподілені на експериментальну та контрольну групи по 28 дівчат. Для студенток експериментальної групи було запропоновано використання інтерактивних методів наприкінці кожного практичного заняття з фізичного виховання.
Оцінка теоретичної підготовленості студенток здійснювалася за допомогою використання 45 тестових питань, розроблених згідно зі змістом навчальної програми з фізичного виховання.
Порівняння результатів студенток експериментальної та контрольної груп здійснювалося за допомогою розрахунку t-критерія Стьюдента на рівні значимості α ≤ 0,05 – 0,001.
Результати. Середня кількість правильних відповідей студенток ЕГ до експерименту становила 9,93 із 45 тестових питань, після експерименту цей показник підвищився до 39,68 правильних відповідей (р<0,001). У контрольній групі також спостерігається підвищення рівня теоретичної підготовленості з 5,79 до 13,86 правильних відповідей (р<0,001), однак і до і після експерименту виявлено значне розсіювання результатів (V=54,34% та V=60,46% відповідно).
Висновки. Отримані дані свідчать про більшу ефективність інтерактивних методів для опанування теоретичним матеріалом у порівнянні з репродуктивними методами навчання.
ФОРМУВАННЯ МОТИВАЦІЇ ДО ФІЗКУЛЬТУРНО-ОЗДОРОВЧИХ ЗАНЯТЬ У СТУДЕНТСЬКОЇ МОЛОДІ
Authors: Підгайна Віра
Published: January 2023

Вступ. Мотивація до занять фізичною культурою та її цілеспрямоване формування є актуальною проблемою сьогодення, у постановці якої можна виокремити філософські, педагогічні, медичні, фізіологічні й інші аспекти дослідження. Формування мотивації залежить не лише від об’єктивних, але й суб’єктивних факторів, рівня свідомості та загальної культури людини.
Мета роботи: визначити підходи щодо формування мотивації до занять фізичною культурою студентської молоді.
Матеріали і методи: в педагогічному експерименті приймали участь 100 студентів Національного університету фізичного виховання і спорту України, які навчаються за спеціальністю 227 Фізична терапія та ерготерапія. Для вирішення поставлених завдань було використано методи: теоретичний аналіз та узагальнення даних наукової та методичної літератури; анкетування; методи математичної статистики.
Результати роботи: анкетування дозволило нам визначити основні мотиваційні пріоритети студентів у виборі рухової активності, а також фактори, які заважають регулярно займатись. В ході опитування також визначили систему підходів, яка сприятиме формуванню у студентів мотивації до систематичних занять фізичною культурою.
Висновки: виявлення основних мотиваційних пріоритетів є необхідним в організації процесу фізичного виховання. А також виступає тим фактором, який допоможе визначити усвідомлене ставлення студентів до занять фізичною культурою, сформувати потребу в повсякденних фізичних вправах, сприяти фізичній і професійній досконалості, створити передумови для організації позитивного комунікативного середовища, а також позитивного емоційного статусу.
Pendampingan Pengembangan Realistic Mathematics-Project Based Learning untuk Menyongsong Kurikulum Merdeka bagi Guru SMP Trenggalek
Authors: Fiangga Shofan , Prihartiwi Nina Rinda , Kohar Ahmad Wachidul , Palupi Evangelista Lus Windyana , Susanah Susanah
Published: January 2023

Kurikulum Merdeka merupakan kurikulum berbasis kompetensi yang menerapkan pembelajaran berbasis proyek (Project Based Learning - PjBL) untuk mendukung pengembangan karakter sesuai dengan Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Pembelajaran berbasis Proyek (PjBL) menjadi fokus utama pada Kurikulum Merdeka. Dalam Kurikulum Merdeka, sekolah diberikan keleluasaan dan kemerdekaan untuk memberikan proyek-proyek pembelajaran yang relevan dan dekat dengan lingkungan sekolah. Salah satu inovasi pembelajaran yang bisa dikembangkan adalah pendekatan Matematika Realistik (Realistic Mathematics - RM). RM sebagai suatu pendekatan mampu membuat PjBL menjadi pembelajaran yang efektif terutama dalam peningkatan kemampuan numerasi. Kenyataannya, masih banyak guru yang kesulitan dalam berinovasi dan mengembangkan PjBL. Pelatihan kali ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran guru yang terkait pengembangan pembelajaran RM-PjBL. Workshop ini dilakukan dalam luring dan daring asynchronous. Pada kegiatan luring dilaksanakan dalam bentuk workshop pendampingan penyusunan pembelajaran berbasis RM-PjBL. Kemudian, kegiatan dilanjutkan daring asynchronous melalui google classroom mengembangakn LKPD berbasis RM-PjBL didampingi oleh instruktur. LKPD yang sudah disusun oleh peserta, akan dievaluasi dan dianalisis berdasarkan instrumen analisis LKPD berbasis RM-PjBL. Selain itu, peserta mengisi angket respon untuk mengetahui efektifitas dan keberhasilan workshop ini. Di akhir pelatihan, guru-guru mampu mendesain pembelajaran berbasis RME-PjBL sesuai kriteria yang diberikan dan memberikan respon positif terkait pelaksanaan workshop.
Features of computational processes based on SM – transformation
Authors: Martyniuk T.B. , Katashynskyi D.O. , Mykytyuk M.V. , Zaitsev M.O.
Published: January 2023

The features and functionality of processing of the one – dimensional (vector) arrays of numerical data by the use of computational method with the formation of difference slices are considered. At the base of this method SM – transformation principles are used. The allocation of the minimum of non-zero component of the element array in this case is considered as the formation of the internal processing threshold and is the basic procedure of SM - transformation in each processing cycle. As a result, not only the operation of parallel multi-operand summation of the number array is realized, but also there is an opportunity to restore the initial number array, as well as to sort its elements according to the growth of their numerical values and to form their ranks. Two matrices of binary masks are used for this, that are formed during the processing, which are the matrices of zero and positive criterion, respectively, inherent in the elements of the current difference  slices. In addition, in each processing cycle the internal thresholds form a vector of internal thresholds as a result, which takes part in restoring the elements of the initial array. The it is presented in the article the basic relations of difference slice processing, and the examples that confirm their validity using data presented in the form of a table.
Complex protection of information in operating systems
Authors: Galochkin O.V. , Uhryn D.I. , Hostyuk A.V. , Ushenko O.G.
Published: January 2023

Data security is one of the main tasks solved by IT departments of companies. Moreover, it is not only about preventing the leakage of corporate information, reducing the volume of parasitic traffic and repelling attacks on the company's resources, but also about optimizing the system as a whole.

It is virtually impossible to find a universal solution in this matter: the heterogeneity of the spheres of activity and the structures of organizations translates the task into a category that requires an individual approach. The article deals with the main information threats of corporate systems, as well as methods of protection against common threats and attacks on information systems of the enterprise, estimated the cost of specific solutions.
Justification of effective direction to develop control systems of traffic lights with fixed cycles
Authors: Shevchenko Volodymyr
Published: January 2023

The study aims to determine priorities in the development of networks of fixed time traffic lights, the presence of which is feature of most Ukraine cities. A large number of studies on the problem of traffic light control in cities rely on the use of modern decision-making mechanisms based on the heuristics chosen by the authors or the processing of large data sets using artificial intelligence. The methods created as a result of such studies usually demonstrate some improvement in the performance of traffic control compared to its existing state or basic alternatives, but cannot claim generality and widespread application, and look more like another attempt to find an acceptable solution in the control of road traffic through the application of methods that have proven themselves well in other areas of knowledge. The main part of the work in the field of traffic light control is devoted to the issues of adaptive management of isolated traffic lights or their groups in cities and demonstrates limited effectiveness, which does not exceed the performances of the methods of traffic light coordination. At the same time, the combined application of the methods of coordinated and adapted traffic light management leads to significantly higher results, which can testify in favor of coordination as a priority direction for the development of isolated traffic light systems.The results of comparing the efficiency of isolated and coordinated fragments of the street-road network, where existing software tools for simple or adapted coordination were not used, as well as the results of manual adjustment of coordination plans, lead to the same preliminary conclusion. But for the final solution to the issue of the priority of adaptive or coordinated control directions in the development of isolated traffic light systems, it is necessary to create and implement a new method of coordination, which will allow convincing evidence in its favor as a more effective first step on the way from isolated traffic lights to a smart city.
Comparative analysis of the driver's psychological perception of information and the use of road sign recognition systems
Authors: Barvinska Khrystyna , Hrytsun Oleh
Published: January 2023

This article analyzes drivers' psychophysiological perception of information on the road and the advantages of using means of automatic use of signs (TSR). A survey of drivers was conducted on the road section where traffic organization changed. The drivers were chosen with different driving experiences, age categories, and needs for using the car, but they used the road section under investigation even before its reconstruction. Drivers of vehicles by age category were divided into three categories: under 25 years of age (category 1), 42% of drivers aged 26 to 50 years (category 2), and 19% of drivers aged 50 and older (category 3). It was established that 47% of the first drivers' category use automatic road sign recognition tools, 31% of the second category use the TSR system, and only 22% of the third category use the road sign recognition system. Four new road signs were installed during the development of the design schemes for organizing traffic in the middle section at a distance of 50 m. Based on this, an additional survey was conducted on drivers' memorization of specific new signs installed on the investigated section of the road. The results of the survey of drivers of different age categories were taken into account. It was studied that the most perceived number of road signs for the third category of drivers are observed at a distance of 50 to 150 m. At a distance of 50 to 150 m, they concentrate their attention, and after 150 m, they forget about the changed scheme in the traffic organization. In conclusion, drivers, getting used to traffic routes, lose vigilance, and pay less attention to existing information signals, which causes them to make wrong decisions when changing traffic organization on certain road sections. It is proposed to use automatic road sign recognition tools that are not affected by external and internal factors to increase the reliability of drivers and ensure road safety.
Analysis of methods of creating new technical systems
Authors: Zinko Roman , Kruts Taras , Polyakov Andriy
Published: January 2023

The creation of new technical systems takes place on the basis of design methods that take into account the psychological processes of human thinking (the main actions of division, union, comparison and permutation can be considered among them. Other actions are their derivatives), as well as the laws of the development of technical systems. The definition of these processes is given. The proposed classification of design (invention) methods, which may change depending on the selected criterion. According to the sign of generality, methods of invention can be divided into general, general and partial methods of invention. Universal methods of invention relate to the widest possible range of issues and are included among the strategic means of solving inventive tasks. General methods of invention are used to solve a wide range of inventive tasks in various fields of technology. Such methods include the methods of heuristic analogy, heuristic combination, heuristic inversion, etc. Partial methods of invention include methods designed to solve special inventive tasks or tasks in a defined, as a rule, narrow field of technology. They include, for example, the method of converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion, the remote hybridization method, the compounding method, etc. The process of creating new technical systems is generally divided into three phases (stages), which are called differently: 1) divergence, analysis, collection, accumulation of knowledge; 2) transformation, synthesis, maturation, incubation - ends with enlightenment; 3) convergence, assessment, control, verification. The stages of design are described from the point of view of the formation of the necessary direction of improvement of technical systems and the further formation of a rational structure using the mechanism of joint disjunction.
Formation of strategy of development of improvement of production structure of the enterprise of motor transport
Authors: Makarov Volodymyr , Makarova Tamara , Mastepan Serhiy , Mastepan Mykola , Kuzmin Victor
Published: January 2023

The paper identifies preliminary priority aspects of progress that are relevant for the current existence of road transport enterprises (PJSC), for the development of a strategic program for the development of their production structure.The importance, measures and mechanism of assessment and formation of the strategic program for the development of the production structure of the automobile transport enterprise are shown. The expediency of controlling the indicators of the enterprise's production base is proven and their list is given. The directions of the development strategy of technological processes of service production are substantiated. The measures, programs and plans according to the directions of the company's development strategy are given. The conditions for the creation of long-term plans are formulated and the need to develop a comprehensive long-term target program for improving and developing the capacity of the enterprise's production system is proven. The criteria for the functioning of the production structure of the road transport enterprise are listed and the importance of establishing high-quality and reliable communication on production issues between various objects of PJSC is highlighted. Indicators of assessment of the level of technical and technological support of road transport enterprises are given. The expediency of assessing potential technical and technological opportunities for the formation of a strategy and tactics for the development of production has been proven. A mechanism for determining priority directions for the development of the production structure has been developed.The established system of indicators for assessing the level of effectiveness of the enterprise's production structure development program is informative.It is recognized that, taking into account the multi-vector changes in the state of the economy and society of modern countries, only consistent and continuous and small improvements with simultaneous observance of a certain strategic aspect of progress can condition development.Painstaking work was carried out on the examination of the very complex structure of PJSC, taking into account the mechanism of ensuring the effective functioning of the road transport enterprise, the technical and social problem of the possibility of effective operation of PJSC was solved, only by initiating the general and complete, permanent and simultaneous interaction of all elements and components of a large system.
Can ventricular 3D ultrasound of neonates with posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus inform on the need for a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
Authors: Roy Priyanka , Lo Marcus , Tessier David , Kishimoto Jessica , Bhattacharya Soume , Eagleson Roy , Fenster Aaron , Ribaupierre Sandrine de
Published: January 2023

OBJECTIVE

Some neonates born prematurely with intraventricular hemorrhage develop posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus and require lifelong treatment to divert the flow of CSF. Early prediction of the eventual need for a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is difficult, and early discussions with families are based on statistics and the grade of hemorrhage. The authors hypothesize that change in ventricular volume during ventricular taps that is measured with repeated 3D ultrasound (3D US) imaging of the lateral ventricles could be used to assess the risk of the future requirement of a VPS.

METHODS

A total of 92 neonates with intraventricular hemorrhage who were treated in the NICU were recruited between April 2012 and November 2019. Only patients who required ventricular taps (VTs) were included in this study, resulting in the analysis of 19 patients with a total of 61 VTs. Among them, 14 patients were treated with a VPS, and in 5 patients the hydrocephalus resolved spontaneously. Parameters studied were total ventricular volume measured with 3D US, ventricular volume change after VT, the ratio between volume reduction and tap amount, the difference between tap amount and volume reduction after tap, the average tap amount, the average number of days between taps, pre-tap head circumference, and reduction in head circumference after tap.

RESULTS

Statistically significant differences were found in ventricular volume reduction after tap (p = 0.007), the ratio between volume reduction and tap amount (p = 0.03), the difference between tap amount and volume reduction after tap (p = 0.05), and the interval of days between taps (p = 0.0115).

CONCLUSIONS

Measuring with 3D US before and after VT can be a useful tool for quantifying ventricular volume. The findings in this study showed that neonates who experience a large reduction of ventricular volume after VT are more likely to be treated with a shunt than are neonates who experience a small reduction.
Mining-based tourism in Sawahlunto National Geopark
Authors:   PPSDM Geominerba, KESDM, Rohaendi Nendi , Salajar Revi Timora ,   PPSDM, KESDM, Prata Darius Agung ,   PPSDM, KESDM, Oktariadi Oki
Published: January 2023

Determining post-mining land use is a challenging process for mining cities. The new rapid development of geopark is an alternative solution to how to deal with mined land. The objective of the research is to study potential anthropogenic landforms (mining landforms) or geosite as a tourism object in Sawahlunto national geopark. Sawahlunto in west Sumatra province is the oldest coal mining industry. This mining area mostly belongs to state-owned companies in Indonesia. The potential tourism in geoparks will be assessed using the ABC concepts. The method will be useful information for alternative post-mining land use. Primary data were obtained through field observations at Sawahlunto Regency and in-terviews with the stakeholders. Secondary data were collected through desk study in the form of spatial information and policy documents, especially from The Agency of Local Spatial Plan, and The Agency of Culture, Heritage, and Museum of Sawahlunto Regency. Filed observation activities aim to determine the position of geodiversity, biodiversity, and cultural diversity potential using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The results of field observational data are processed using Geographic Information System (GIS) software including data inputting, data plotting, and data analysis. Interviews were conducted with ac-tors directly involved in the tourism development of the Sawahlunto Regency such as The Agency of Spatial Planning and The Agency of Culture, Heritage, and Museum of Sawahlunto Regency. The result of the research shows that there are four mining-based tourism zones in Sawahlunto national geopark. The identification of mining-based tourism is broadly useful for the future development of Sawahlunto geopark. However, since there is complexity in terms of the management of geopark, people need to carefully consider spatial plan for geopark area.
A Study on the Feasibility of Collection Litigation Against North Korea as a Debtor
Authors:   Korea Society of Unification & North Korean Law Studies(North Korean Law Society), Kim Taehun
Published: January 2023

Judgment on North Korea's capacity as a party in civil proceedings must be based on North Korea's dual status according to the theory of special relations between the two Koreas. In the domain of norms acting as a partner for dialogue and cooperation, North Korea can be seen as an organization equivalent to a foreign country, so the capabilities of the parties can be recognized. On the other hand, in the domain of norms that operate as an anti-state organization, North Korea is considered an unrecognized country, and its capabilities may be denied. At this time, in relation to whether North Korea can be recognized as a non-incorporated association under domestic law, the requirement for a corporation under the civil law, which is mainly reviewed by the target judgment, is suitable for a general organization that exists in Korea and lacks registration, but has the same corporate character. It is reasonable to evaluate whether an unapproved country has the characteristics of a legal entity based on whether or not it meets the conditions for establishment of a country.
According to the terms and conditions of the contract for the use of copyrighted works, the Inter-Korean Copyright Center, a copyright agency in South Korea, can be seen as a copyright agency brokerage business between “North Korean copyright holders” and “South Korean users.” And since North Korea's Copyright Office is not a copyright trustee, but only a copyright agent, it cannot be seen that North Korea has a copyright claim. However, In some cases, it is necessary to individually determine whether the royalties receivable belong to North Korea, such as ‘5. Chosun Central TV video production.
A Constitutional Conformity Study on the Legal Status of North Korean Refugees
Authors:   Korea Society of Unification & North Korean Law Studies(North Korean Law Society), Park Wonyun
Published: January 2023

Recently, South Korea has continuously encountered with issues derived from legal status of the North Korea refugees. Those North Korea refugees are basically entitled with the legal status under the Constitution and legal status under the ｢North Korean Refugees Protection and Settlement Support Act｣ (hereinafter, the ‘North Korea Refugees Act’), and there are frequent confusions regarding the legal status of the North Korea refugees within the government, legal profession and academic circle in Korea due to the ambiguous legal definition of the North Korea refugee under the ｢North Korea Refugees Act｣, realistic difficulties to apply the same to the international law, and so forth.
Therefore, under Article 2 of the ｢North Korea Refugees Act｣, a requirement of ‘a person who has applied for protection to the Republic of Korea’ should be added to the requirements of a North Korea refugee for its definition, that a North Korea resident is vested with the fundamental entitlement as a person of the Republic of Korea pursuant to Article 3 of the Constitution, but in case of such a person is in an area (North Korea or foreign country during the process of defecting from North Korea) where the effectiveness of the Constitution of Korea is not extended, the effectiveness of nationality of the Republic of Korea is suspended, and in the case of the North Korea resident clearly indicating its intent to seek for protection to an overseas office of the Republic of Korea or the like, it may render tentative conclusion to restore the legal status as a resident of the Republic of Korea.
By revising and supplementing the definitions for the North Korea Refugees Act, a reasonable plan may be sought for enthusiastic protection for the North Korea refugees in the Republic of Korea and decrease in diplomatic controversies.
FAIR digital objects, persistent identifiers and machine actionability
Authors: Islam Sharif
Published: January 2023

Based on the work of the Research Data Alliance and FAIR Digital Objects Forum, and examples from three different domains, this article highlights the importance and effectiveness of PID level metadata for FAIR implementation and machine actionability.
Physiotherapists’ job satisfaction in the workplace: A cross-sectional study in Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank, and Gaza
Authors: Kanaan Saddam F. , Abu Hanna Annie M. , Hadoush Hikmat , Khalil Hanan , Almhdawi Khader
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND: Job satisfaction among physiotherapists has been studied in many developing and developed countries, but not yet in areas recently affected by wars and refugee crises in the Middle East, including Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank, and Gaza regions. OBJECTIVES: To explore physiotherapists’ job satisfaction in Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank, and Gaza and examine differences in job satisfaction according to regions, gender, academic qualifications, and years of clinical experience. METHODS: A cross-sectional study using a self-administered online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of participants’ characteristics and a 17-items Likert scale of job satisfaction. RESULTS: A total of 413 participants completed the online questionnaire. Most of the respondents were older than 27 years (55%), males (53.8%), and holding a bachelor’s degree (70.2%), and had 5–10 years of experience (70.4%). The overall job satisfaction was 66.1%. There was no significant difference in job satisfaction according to the region in all questionnaire items. Female physiotherapists reported higher satisfaction in receiving career advice (p = .013). In many items, physiotherapists with higher qualifications and longer years of experience reported higher satisfaction (p < 0.05). Salaries and remunerations, lack of continuing education support, and lack of evidence-based practice in the workplace were the main reasons for job dissatisfaction. CONCLUSION: To improve physiotherapy job satisfaction, healthcare administrators should increase physiotherapists’ financial rewards, support continuing education, and set evidence-based practice policies.
Community pharmacist-driven interventions in COPD: improving knowledge, attitude and health status
Authors: Ćulafić Milica , Kovačević Milena , Jovanović Marija , Roganović Maša , Vezmar Kovačević Sandra , Vučićević Katarina , Miljković Branislava
Published: January 2023

Background: COPD is a chronic condition requiring care from a multidisciplinary team in which pharmacists play an important role.
Aim: We aimed to evaluate the impact of structured pharmacist-patient counseling on patient’s knowledge, attitudes about medicines and the impact of COPD on patients’ health status.
Methods: A prospective study was conducted in ten community pharmacies. Patients were counseled using detailed approach after completing validated questionnaires. The patients returned to a pharmacy for a follow-up after three months. Four validated questionnaires have been used to assess different aspects of patient’s knowledge about the disease, their attitudes about medicines and the impact of disease on patients’ health status: COPD Assessment Test (CAT), Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale (mMRC), Bristol COPD Knowledge Questionnaire (BCKQ), and The Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ).
Results: Pharmacists recruited 83 COPD patients, from which 73 patients attended a follow-up visit. Before pharmacist intervention, the CAT median score was 20. After counseling, the CAT score decreased to 18 (p<0.05). The highest improvement in patient’s knowledge was observed for inhaled bronchodilators (28.2%), vaccination (25.8%), oral steroids (24.4%), and smoking (24.2%). The median score for necessity increased, whereas the harm and concern median scores considerably decreased (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results showed significant improvements in all aspects covered throughout pharmacist-patient counseling. Based on our results, proactive role of the pharmacist in the care of COPD patients may be beneficial to patients, to physicians and to healthcare: improving care, alleviating the strain on overloaded doctors with containing the costs.
Awareness and knowledge of drug-food interactions among polish third-age university listeners before and after training – a questionnaire study
Authors: Wiesner Agnieszka , Zagrodzki Paweł , Paśko Paweł
Published: January 2023

The problem of drug-food interactions is of particular concern to the elderly, as polypharmacy is most prevalent in this population. The study aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge of drug-food interactions among Polish third-age university listeners before and after training on that topic. A total of 143 participants, with a mean age of 71.5 ± 5.5 years, took part in the study. 123 participants (86%) completed the pre- and post-training questionnaires. 91% of respondents had heard that food can affect the effectiveness of drugs and a similar number stated that they are aware of what time to take their medications. Information about drug-food interactions was most frequently obtained from the physician (34%), the drug leaflet (30%), or the internet article (23%). The mean percentage of correct answers to questions testing knowledge of drug-food interactions before and after training was 32% and 57%, respectively (p < 0.05). To determine the structure of relationships between parameters (or categories of parameters), the results were examined using correspondence analysis (CA). The categories of parameters with the highest quality of representation in the CA model were indicated and the parameters characterized by the highest strength of coexistence were determined. The majority of study participants were aware of drug-food interactions, but their knowledge of the topic was poor, and often incorrect. The training significantly increased knowledge of drug-food interactions. The study indicates the need to educate geriatric patients on the correct use of drugs with food and on the importance of drug-food interactions.
Composition development and in vitro evaluation of O/W emulsions based on natural emulsifier Olivem 1000 as tea tree oil carriers
Authors: Wróblewska Magdalena , Winnicka Katarzyna
Published: January 2023

The frequent occurrence of bacterial skin infections makes it necessary to search new solutions. Due to the limited effectiveness of traditional antibacterial agents, novel treatment alternatives are investigated. The use of plant origin compounds seems to be beneficial, because they are usually well tolerated and do not cause as many side effects as synthetic substances. Tea tree oil (TTO) is noted for well-established antimicrobial activity, so it can be used in the treatment of various skin diseases. It is effective against Gram-negative as well as Gram-positive bacteria. The aim of this work was to develop the composition and preparation technology of emulsion with TTO using natural emulsifier Olivem 1000 - combination of cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate. The designed formulations were evaluated by testing pH, stability and droplets size of the dispersed phase in the prepared emulsions. The type of emulsions was determined by selective phase staining method. In addition, rheological, mechanical, ex vivo bioadhesive properties of the prepared emulsions were studied and their antibacterial activity against selected strains was estimated. Obtained formulations were non-Newtonian systems, showing a shear-thinning behaviour and thixotropic properties, with proper textural features and beneficial bioadhesive properties. It was also demonstrated that formulations with lower viscosity showed higher antimicrobial efficacy against tested microorganisms and larger zones of inhibition were observed in case of Escherichia coli strains. The results of the study showed that the prepared emulsions appear to be a suitable form of topical administration of TTO.
Anna — a dialogue about the problematic relation between consciousness and self-consciousness
Authors: Gamper Johan
Published: January 2023

In this dialogue, Anna and Alan talk about consciousness and its relation to self-consciousness. Could there be consciousness without self-consciousness? If not, what are the consequences? If it is possible, what are the consequences? How can we know of consciousness without self-consciousness?
African languages and COVID-19: Translations and interpretations of COVID-19 information in rural communities in Igbo land, Nigeria
Authors: Onwukwe Chimaobi , Emezue Godwin I.N.
Published: January 2023

The study reflects on how rural communities negotiate information about COVID-19 including everyday discourses of COVID-19 in the Igbo rural communities. More specifically, it examined Igbo translations, interpretations and new terminologies of COVID-19 in rural communities in South-Eastern Nigeria. Drawing on semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, it discovered that rural people talk about or translate COVID-19 information in a number of ways including metaphors, neologism or coinages and new uses of existing words/terms. Implicit in the new terminologies, translations and interpretations are misinformation of various kinds and shades ranging from that COVID-19 is a death sentence, a disease or virus that does not affect the Black/African, to a disease that affects only the wealthy. The study makes an intervention relating to factors affecting behavioral changes regarding COVID-19 in rural communities of Nigeria, and provides a fuller understanding of the link between public health information, language and culture.
PENGARUH MOTIVASI, DISIPLIN, LINGKUNGAN KERJA, DAN KOMITMEN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN UD. SREGEP YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Rejeki Sri , Linawati Linawati , Sofiati Sofiati , Marzuki Achmad
Published: January 2023

This research is intended to analyze the influence of motivation, discipline, work environtment and work commitment on the employee performance of UD. Sregep Yogyakarta. The respondents consist of 70 respondents. Questionnaire are used to collect data from the respondents and the data were analized by Multiple Regression Analysis. The result of the studyindicates that: (i). Motivation has no significant influence on the employee performance (ii). Discipline has significant influence on the employee performance (iii). Work environtment has no significant influence on the employee performance (iv) Work commitment has significant influence on the employee performance (v) Motivation, discipline, work environment, and work commitment simultaneously has significant influence on the employee performance.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI DI UPT PENGELOLAAN KAWASAN CAGAR BUDAYA DINAS KEBUDAYAAN (KUNDHA KABUDAYAN) KOTA YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Mathori Muhammad , Ambara Eka , Kusumastuti Diyah Afriani
Published: January 2023

Kinerja pegawai yang baik di era revolusi industri seperti sekarang sangat dibutuhkan agar instansi tetap dapat bertahan dan bersaing dengan kompetitor Akan tetapi sebagian pegawai masih mengalami penurunan kinerja yang antara lain disebabkan oleh seringnya keterlambatan dalam menyelesaikan tugas, kendala pencapaian target kerja, standar kerja yang tidak sesuai harapan, dan penyelesaian masalah di tempat kerja yang belum optimal. Untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja dengan kepuasan kerja sebagai variabel mediasi. Peneliti menggunakan populasi pegawai yang ada di UPT Pengelolaan Kawasan Cagar Budaya Dinas Kebudayaan Yogyakarta Teknik sampling yang digunakan peneliti dalam penelitian ini adalah purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 80 pegawai. Data dalam penelitian ini merupakan data kuantitatif yaitu data yang berwujud angka diperoleh dari pengukuran langsung dari kuesioner yang dibagikan dengan google form. Analisa data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan The Structural Equation Model (SEM) dengan alat bantu analisis PLS. Gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja. Motivasi kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kepuasan kerja. Gaya Kepemimpinan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja pegawai. Motivasi kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kepuasan kerja berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kepuasan kerja berperan sebagai pemediasi pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai. Kepuasan kerja berperan sebagai pemediasi motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai.