bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparative analysis of the load-bearing capacity of experimental damaged reinforced concrete elements reinforced with metal clips
Authors:   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Karpiuk Iryna , Klymenko Yevhenii ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Danilenko Denis ,   Construction company “STIKON”, Karpiuk Mariia ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Published: April 2024

The paper presents research results and a comparative analysis of the load-bearing deformability and crack resistance of basalt concrete beams brought to the limit state (ULS) in previous tests. The beams were reinforced with prestressed metal clips under high-level static and low-cycle alternating loads. The work performed comparative calculations of reinforced building structures using proprietary methods and existing regulatory methods. A comparison of the experimental and calculated values of the bearing capacity of damaged experimental beam samples showed their unsatisfactory convergence because the well-known regulatory and proprietary methods provide for the calculation of the bearing capacity of damaged reinforced concrete structures along a dangerous inclined crack under the predominant action of transverse force, i.e. the top of a dangerous inclined crack and clamps and vertical elements of external reinforcement. However, experimental and theoretical studies have shown that the destruction of prototype beams with large and medium shear spans under a variable low-cycle load occurs along dangerous inclined through cracks, from the overwhelming action of bending moments, in the longitudinal reinforcement elements of the frame, in the longitudinal tensile reinforcement, as well as transverse beam beams and yield stress cages. That is, the real physical picture of the operation of the system “damaged reinforced concrete beam – prestressed metal reinforcement cage” under alternating transverse load at high levels differs significantly from the physical model of previously existing regulatory and proprietary methods. All existing regulatory and proprietary methods provide for the calculation of the bearing capacity of damaged reinforced concrete structures along a dangerous inclined crack under the predominant action of transverse force, that is, the components of the bearing capacity of inclined sections on concrete above the top of a dangerous inclined crack and clamps and external elements are taken into account. Experimental and theoretical studies have shown that the destruction of prototype beams with large and medium shear spans, under alternating low-cycle loads, occurs along dangerous inclined through cracks from the overwhelming action of bending moments in the longitudinal tensile reinforcement, as well as in the transverse rods of the beam and the cage yield strength.
Microstrip Patch Antenna Development at K Band for Satellite Communication
Authors: R. Arivarasu  , N. Ramabasi Reddy  , K. Madhavi  , A. Niranjan
Published: April 2024

A four-band microstrip patch antenna is designed to work for satellite applications. Out of four bands, one of the bands has a wide band width up to 8 GHz. These microstrip patch antennas can work in the allocated range of 10–40 GHz. The antenna designed can have low return losses and positive gain, which indicates that it can work for practical applications. The designed antenna added stubs on all three corner sides of the microstrip patch antenna for impedance matching. The design used for VSAT applications is the ANSYS HFSS R21. The HFSS (high-frequency structure simulator) software used for analysis of beamwidth, return losses, voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), gain, gain polar plot, and 3D gain plot has been evaluated and is going to be verified. The gain of the antenna is very high, up to 8.25 dB when compared to the previous design, which was 3.25 dB higher.
The Role of High School Freshman Grades, Socioeconomic Status, and School Location on College Enrollment
Authors: Morris Sarah , McKenzie Sarah
Published: April 2024

Prior research underscores the pivotal role high school freshman grade-point averages (FGPA) play in college enrollment, with a focus predominantly on urban settings. This study broadens this perspective, employing a diverse Arkansas sample (n = 33,207), spanning rural, suburban, and urban high school students and filling a notable literature gap. Utilizing a logit analysis, we found that high school students with an A FGPA were 23% more likely to enroll in college than B FGPA peers. Those failing a course in their high school freshman year were 13% less likely to enroll in college. Among similar academic ability students, economically disadvantaged students were 15% less likely to enroll in college. Locale classifications showed no significant enrollment variations. We conclude that FGPA and socioeconomic status (SES) are stronger enrollment predictors than locale classifications, finishing with intervention recommendations for lower-SES students in exploring college options.
Hubungan Sosiodemografi Orang Tua dengan Sikap Remaja Tentang Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja
Authors: Solehati Tetti , Kosasih Cecep Eli , Rahmat Agus
Published: April 2024

Sosiodemografi orang tua memiliki peranan yang cukup besar dalam membentuk sikap anak remaja,salah satunya sikap anak remaja tentang kesehatan reproduksi remaja (KRR). Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan sosiodemografi orang tua terhad sikap remaja tentang KRR. Rancangan penelitian cross sectional. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui pengisian instrumen quisioner. Data dianalisa menggunakan Chi Squere. Penelitian dilakukan tahun 2017 di SMPN dan SMAN wilayah Kabupaten Bandung. Populasi  penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa SMP dan SMA yang digunakan sebagai lokasi penelitian sejumlah 12.000. Sample berjumlah 668 siswa menggunakan rumus Slovin. Tehnik pengambilan sample dengan stratified random sampling. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa Variabel sikap berhubungan dengan pekerjaan orang tua (p=0,000), pendidikan orang tua (p=0,000), dan pendapatan keluarga (p=0,000). Kesimpulan: sosiodemografi orang tua memiliki hubungan dengan sikap pada anak remaja. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pembahasan, disarankan agar orang tua dapat menjalankan perannya sebagai pengendali sikap anak remaja dalam mendukung perilaku anak remaja terhadap kesehatan reproduksi remaja.
Puzzle Mempengaruhi Perkembangan Motorik Halus Anak Usia Prasekolah di TK At Taqwa Mekarsari Cimahi Puzzle influence motoric development smile age of prasekolah
Authors: Yuniati Erni
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan motorik halus anak salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh penggunaan alat permainan edukatif. Terdapat jenis permainan edukatif yang digunakan dalam menstimulus perkembangan motorik halus anak diantaranya adalah puzzle. Namun sayangnya dilapangan, kegiatan yang dapat menstimulus perkembangan motorik halus anak masih belum dilakukan dengan adekuat, dalam hal ini frekuensinya masih kurang dari yang digunakan. Sehingga perkembangan motorik halus anak menjadi kurang optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan alat permainan edukatif jenis puzzle terhadap perkembangan motorik halus anak usia prasekolah di Taman Kanak-Kanak at Taqwa Mekarsari, Cimahi Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian quasi experiment design dengan rancangan pretest dan posttest. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling sejumlah 17 responden kelompok intervensi permainan edukatif jenis puzzle. Cara pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner dan dengan cara observasi. Penilaian menggunakan lembar instrumen DENVER II yang diambil aspek pengukuran motorik halus. Analisa data yang digunakan adalah uji t 2 sampel dependen dan uji t 2 sampel independen untuk bivariat. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh intervensi permainan edukatif jenis puzzle terhadap perkembangan motorik halus anak usia prasekolah. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, untuk menstimulus perkembangan motorik halus anak, agar dilakukan dengan menambah frekuensi permainan, dapat menggunakan puzzle.
Avances en la economía de la educación, un enfoque multidisciplinario
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Navarro Benavides Alfonso , Zum Rojas Alma Gabriela ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Ruíz Porras Antonio ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Pérez Rosas David Iván ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Orozco López Efrén ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Spence Magallanes Elizabeth ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Ochoa Rosas Erika ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Pérez Sansalvador Eva Concepción ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Suárez Espinosa Huentli Yolotli ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Arciniega Rodríguez Iván Roberto ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Nava Preciado José María ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Quevedo Huerta Lourdes Nayeli ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Sepúlveda Núñez Ma. Dolores del Carmen ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Rodríguez Pérez María Elena ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Rivera Vargas María Isabel ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, González Pérez María Magdalena ,   Universidad de Guadalajara, Rosas González Samuel ,   Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla
Published: April 2024

El objetivo principal de este libro, consiste en mostrar los avances que se han realizado en el tema de la economía de la educación, priorizando las vinculaciones entre el financiamiento y la educación; el desarrollo económico y la educación; y la economía, la psicología y la educación. El libro incluye doce investigaciones científicas que se caracterizan por enfoques epistemológicos, teóricos y metodologías diversas. Que fueron sometidos a doble ciego en su evaluación para esta obra. Estas investigaciones reflejan algunas de las inquietudes y formas de trabajo de los/as investigadores consolidados en este campo, pero también de jóvenes que se inician en la tarea investigativa. Asimismo, reflejan la creciente relevancia que han tenido los estudios multidisciplinarios, interdisciplinarios y transdisciplinarios en la investigación social.
Modern Trends in the Development of Franchising as a Business Strategy
Authors:   Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities, Shymko Olha V. , Demydyuk Serhiy M. ,   Academician Stepan Demianchuk International University of Economics and Humanities
Published: April 2024

The article is devoted to the study of features of franchising as a strategy of business development, which allows to form resource, technological, innovative, partner competitive advantages and take a stable competitive position in the market and, as the experience of developed countries shows, is a real mechanism for successful development of small business in the long term. The economic essence of the classical model of franchising and the socioeconomic conditions that determined its evolution are disclosed: changes in consumer behavior; strengthening customization and individualization trends; change in franchisee’s expectations of entrepreneurial initiative; rapid development of information and communication technologies; increase in franchisors’ costs for franchisee support; the economic crisis, which contributes to the growing popularity of budget conceptions; growing uncertainty of the external environment. Based on the systematization of the parameters of differences (the fact of brand transfer, features of the regulation of key processes, the possibility of registration of joint ownership of the franchise, standardization of external elements and assortment, as well as the specifics of the process of innovation transfer) alternative models of franchising are characterized: customized franchising of the business format, quasi-franchising and branchising. Knowledge of modern trends in the organization of entrepreneurial activity on the basis of franchising will allow entrepreneurs to choose for business the direction that is in demand at a particular point in time in a certain territory for a specific segment of consumers.
Integration of Risk-Oriented Project Management into Modern Business Models
Authors:   Public Administration and Professional Development of the National University «Lviv Polytechnic», Lirko Taras V.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of the study is to determine the essence of risk in project management and improve risk management methods in projects in accordance with the modern paradigm of risk-oriented thinking. The terminology in risk management has remained unchanged for many years. The definitions change depending on the field of activity, the stage of project development or the model of cooperation. Approaches, methods and tools are changing dramatically. An important driver of change is the impact of technology on society, its progress, and the need for a product. Analyzing and systematizing the scientific works of various scientists, the meaning of the concept of risk and risk-oriented thinking is clarified, the meaning of various business models and the probable threats encountered when working with each of these models are examined and explained. As a result of the study, methods and tools that should be used in risk-oriented project management are identified. The positive result of the use of updated means in the fight against threats is substantiated. The main steps in project management that will help to effectively set up the process of dealing with risks are identified. The main thesis of the risk-oriented paradigm is continuous training, analysis of the environment, consolidation of efforts and systematic introduction of new approaches and methods in project management. The integration of the new risk management system takes place at all levels of the project, the integration is systemic and considers all types of either threats or opportunities. A proactive approach to risk management in project management helps the manager to analyze data efficiently and in advance. The availability and fast processing of information in the modern world plays a crucial role. That is why one should be well versed in the business models and domain areas of your project. Therefore, after registering project risks, the key step is to monitor them and mathematically calculate their priority. Risk management remains a promising area of project management and requires further research. Living in conditions of uncertainty, it is important to quickly analyze, systematize, and integrate updated risk management methods into current projects. Studies and surveys show that there are still quite large gaps in this area, and even if organizations have already started implementing risk management in their projects, in many cases the processes are not properly adjusted. Consistency and a proactive approach are important elements of the successful integration of a risk-oriented approach into project management.
The Role of Brand Management in Shaping the Image of Ukraine as a Business Partner: Impact on International Perception
Authors:   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Hoi Nataliia V. , Vader Tetyana M. ,   Educational and Scientific Institute of Economics and Management of the Azov State Technical University, Medynska Tetiana I. ,   Rivne State Humanitarian University
Published: April 2024

The aim of the article is to study the role and significance of brand management as the basis for the development of State values in the market. In modern marketing and in the conditions of competition in the market, topical issues are the development of the brand as an important marketing tool that plays a leading role for companies and the State in general in the Ukrainian and international markets. The visual appeal of products and services makes a primary impression on consumers, and therefore the priorities of the brand development strategy are obvious. Understanding the terms «brand» and «brand management» allows you to effectively apply these marketing tools in practice. In the new global digital economy, brands, in cooperation with management, make up a large part of the value of the company itself and a significant source of income. The brand is a challenge of the present and the future and is a mechanism for managing several areas at once: marketing, social, and economic. In today’s international environment, the interaction of brand and management is developing intensively, adapting to rapid changes in the world market and the introduction of information and communication technologies. For the effective functioning of marketing and development of Ukrainian companies that are focused on the market and influence the economy, it is necessary to consider in detail the issue of the functioning of the brand as an innovative tool both at the theoretical and practical levels. In particular, important components are the direct implementation of this mechanism, the list and content of the main stages of application, signs and types, the use of the dynamics of growth of indicators in both the domestic and the international markets. This study presents the features of the use of an innovative brand tool, which are the needs of modern companies, their specifics, overall impact, and also makes forecasts for the future. The use of brand management has a positive effect on the functioning and presentation of Ukraine in the market.
A Translation Turn in ESP Classrooms: The Use of the Source Language to Teach the Target Language
Authors: Boukranaa Ahmed , Sandy Kebir
Published: April 2024

The use of translation as a method for teaching English for Specific Purposes has recently gained attention. Historically speaking, the use of translation has been regarded as a constraint to learning a second language, especially considering the negative reputation of the Grammar-Translation school. However, current research has shown that translation could be used as an effective teaching method in ESP classes at the university level. This research aims to scrutinise published research about translation employment in ESP classrooms. The paper scrutinises 25 Articles using inductive thematic analysis. The articles under scrutiny resulted from a systematic literature search of Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Ebsco. The inductive thematic analysis led to the discovery of themes linked to the learner and translation activities and teaching practices, including defining learners’ level, course specifications and designing, academic and administrative instruction, translation as a communication tool, enhancing speaking accuracy, consolidating the learners' lexical repertoire and strengthening comprehension skills. Implementing translation activities in ESP classrooms is prominent in consolidating the four skills. The results of this paper suggest that the application of Translation in ESP classrooms as an aiding tool is a pivotal issue that English language teaching practitioners should consider.
Role of Civil Community Institutions in Fighting Corruption
Authors: Abu Shari'ah Hamzeh Ismaeil Ibrahim
Published: April 2024

The study aimed at showing the role of the civil community institutions in fighting corruption; meanwhile, the problem of the study centred on an axial question, meaning: how can the organizations of the civil community share in fighting corruption? To answer the question of the study and achieve its objectives, the descriptive analytical method was employed, and the study certifies that civil community institutions have a great role in fighting corruption. Also, the study deduced numerous deductions, the most important of which are the institutions of the civil community, which are considered the most significant in formal sectors of the state that work to consolidate security and stability in democratic communities and in fighting corruption. The study resulted in numerous recommendations, the most significant of which are participating in the institutions of the civil community in drawing the public policies considered the effective partner of the governments in fighting corruption and empowering the institutions of the civil community in having different media means to fight corruption.
Políticas curriculares e currículo na Educação Musical: um mapeamento das publicações sobre a BNCC e o ensino de música na Educação Básica
Authors: Do Carmo Raiana Maciel , Matos Tatiane Rocha
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que teve como objetivo identificar a produção acadêmica que foca nas relações entre a Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) e o ensino de música na Educação Básica. A metodologia contemplou uma abordagem qualitativa de caráter descritivo e os procedimentos metodológicos abordaram uma pesquisa bibliográfica em trabalhos publicados entre os anos de 2015 e 2023, realizada no Portal de Periódicos e no Catálogo de Teses e Dissertações da CAPES, na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), na Revista da ABEM, na Revista MEB, na Revista ORFEU, na Revista da Tulha, nos anais dos congressos nacionais e dos encontros regionais da ABEM e nos anais dos congressos da ANPPOM. Também foi utilizada uma pesquisa documental no texto da BNCC. A partir das publicações selecionadas, foi possível identificar duas categorias analíticas. A primeira delas foca na inserção da música no componente curricular Arte na BNCC e em propostas curriculares municipais e estaduais, e a segunda apresenta resultados de pesquisas e de relatos de experiências que discutem propostas de ensino de música estruturadas e/ou realizadas a partir das diretrizes da Base. Conclui-se, portanto, que por ser uma importante política curricular, se faz necessário um maior aprofundamento nas reflexões sobre a BNCC. Essas reflexões devem abarcar todo este percurso, desde a concepção da Base e dos discursos imbuídos em seu texto, passando pela elaboração de propostas curriculares no âmbito dos estados e municípios até a elaboração dos PPPs, dos materiais didáticos e dos planejamentos dos/as professores/as.
La nonna canadese 2.0: Global Migrant or Marginal Player?
Authors: Colalillo Giuliana
Published: April 2024

Until the late 1970s, migration research seemed to assume that most migrants were male. It obscured the fact that women, too, were “on the move” and simply relegated female migrants as accessories to men. Today, the global dimensions of female migration are indisputable. Current research on the feminization of migration gives a face and voice to women, largely from developing countries, who have become key economic contributors to both the sending and receiving societies. It also brings into focus the paucity of research about the role and importance of Italian-Canadian immigrant women with respect to the success of many Italian immigrant families who arrived in the post–Second World War Italian diaspora. Within the growing research on female migration, this paper reviews the stereotypic representation of la nonna canadese in popular culture, Italian-Canadian literature, and the social sciences. Through the Nonna Canadese 2.0 Project, which involves one-on-one interviews with women who arrived in Canada in the 1950s and 1960s, this paper offers an updated perspective of the Italian-Canadian immigrant woman, one which allows her to take pride of place alongside her male counterpart.
Insider/Outsider. My Immigrant Experience as a Photo Artist
Authors: Pietropaolo Vincenzo
Published: April 2024

The question of insider/outsider artist has long been a central concern in my work as a social documentary photographer who practises as a member of the Italian diaspora and, in turn, in the way my work has been received and disseminated by the Other in the context of art criticism and the art gallery establishment. This paper will situate bodies of my photography work that concern immigrant and working-class subcultures in the context of the following theoretical frameworks: the concept of insider/outsider, the autoethnographic approach to narrative, the participant observation qualitative research method, and the relationship between words and images. The relevant bodies of my work highlighted in this paper are the Italian-Canadian immigrant series, including the Good Friday collection, the labour movement/migrant farm workers collection, and the queer-Italian-Canadian project (work in progress).
[Ag(EtOH){Ph3Bi[O(O)CC5H4N-3]2}(ClO4)]•CHCl3 – A coordination polymer based on a divergent, ditopic metalloligand
Authors:   Supramolecular Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, BEN KIRAN Ahmad , SILVESTRU Anca ,   Supramolecular Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, RAȚ Ciprian I. ,   Supramolecular Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania, SILVESTRU Cristian ,   Supramolecular Organic and Organometallic Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Babeș-Bolyai University, 11 Arany Janos Str., RO-400028 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Published: April 2024

Reaction of Ph3Bi[O(O)CC5H4N‐3]2 (1) in CHCl3 and AgClO4 in ethanol, in 1:1 molar ratio, afforded the isolation of colorless crystals of a coordination compound which was proved to be [Ag(EtOH){Ph3Bi[O(O)CC5H4N-3]2}(ClO4)]•CHCl3 (2•CHCl3) by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. A 1D coordination polymer is formed based on bridging triphenylbismuth(V) di(nicotinate) between silver atoms, with trans Ag−N dative bonds [2.183(4), 2.196(5) Å]. Additional Ag•••O interactions are established between the coinage metal atom and an ethanol molecule [2.58(3) Å] as well as a perchlorate anion [2.746(6) Å], respectively. Its supramolecular architecture, based on a variety of non-covalent interactions, i.e. O−H•••O, C−H•••O or C−H•••Cl hydrogen bonds, π•••π , C−H•••π, C−Cl•••π interactions, as well as Ag•••O and Ag•••Cl contacts, is discussed.
Comparative study for the retention of some benzodiazepines in reversed-phase liquid chromatography using C8, C18, C6H5 and CN stationary phases
Authors:   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sos. Panduri, no. 90, sect 5, Bucharest, 050663, Roumania, BACALUM Elena , GALAON Toma ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sos. Panduri, no. 90, sect 5, Bucharest, 050663, Roumania, SOARE Andreia-Cristina ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sos. Panduri, no. 90, sect 5, Bucharest, 050663, Roumania, DAVID Victor ,   University of Bucharest, Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Sos. Panduri, no. 90, sect 5, Bucharest, 050663, Roumania, MOLDOVEANU Serban C.
Published: April 2024

The retention behavior of six benzodiazepines (alprazolam, bromazepam, diazepam, flunitrazepam, medazepam, and nitrazepam) was studied using four different stationary phases, under reversed-phase mechanism in high-performance liquid chromatography. Four stationary phases were used for evaluating the retention of these compounds at fixed temperature. Functional dependences of the retention factor on the content of the organic modifier (methanol, or acetonitrile) in the composition of mobile phase were calculated. The extrapolated values of the retention factor for zero content of the organic modifier in mobile phase were higher for acetonitrile than for methanol for all studied compounds and for the four types of stationary phases.
Hypomethylating agents are associated with high rates of hematologic toxicity in patients with secondary myeloid neoplasms developing after acquired aplastic anemia
Authors: Connor Matthew P. , Prathapa Neeharika , Frey Noelle V. , Gill Saar I. , Hexner Elizabeth O. , Bruno Ximena Jordan , Lai Catherine E. , Loren Alison W. , Luger Selina M. , Matthews Andrew H. , McCurdy Shannon R. , Perl Alexander E , Porter David L. , Zeringue Arlene , Oved Joseph H. , Olson Timothy S. , Pratz Keith W. , Babushok Daria V.
Published: April 2024

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Biological Treatment Methods in Traumatology and Orthopedics
Authors:   International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center  of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа, Velichko M.N. , Umnikov A.S. ,   International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center  of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа, Belyakova A.M. ,   Sechenov First Moscow State Medical Univesity Russia, Moscow, Shturmin A.V. ,   International Office, State Research Center – Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center  of Federal Medical Biological Agency, Moscow, Russiа
Published: April 2024

Background: conduct an analytical review of modern biological methods for treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Material and methods: аn analysis of foreign and domestic sources on this topic was carried out. Results: based on the latest scientific data, the presented review describes key orthobiological methods for treating diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and studies the effectiveness of their use. The most effective methods for clinical practice are recommended. Conclusion: our analysis indicates that the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system using orthobiological methods is an urgent problem and requires further study along with its active implementation in everyday practice.
Development of English Learning Media in Narrative Texts based on RPG Games with Pancasila Character at SMP Plus Al-Ijtihad
Authors: Bangun Eka Uliyanti Putri Br , Saputri Fiqih Hana , Putra Dimas Aji Syah , Anwar Ridho
Published: April 2024

SMP Al-Ijtihad 2 Kuta Baru is a school located in Tangerang. Lack of learning media affects to the learning process. A variety learning media can increase student’s motivation towards learning English is an ongoing problem. So, Development of English Learning Media in Narrative Texts based on RPG Games with Pancasila Character was created to make it easier for students to learn English. The aim of this research is to develop an English educational game that can increase the interest and understanding of students regarding narrative text material containing the character of Pancasila in English subjects. The method used is the Waterfall Method. This research used Waterfall. The results of the development of learning media that is interesting, interactive and user friendly. From the results of calculating the level of feasibility, it can be seen that the satisfaction value of respondents from filling in the questionnaire is 95% of the 10 respondents. It can be concluded that the English learning media in narrative text with Pancasila characters has reached good impact and satisfactory level. In conclusion, the development of narrative text English learning media has good potential to increase students’ in SMP Al-Ijtihad 2 Kutbaru interest and understanding of narrative text material in English subjects.
CBS uygulamaları ile güncel toprak veri bankasının oluşturulmasının gerekliliği: Türkgeldi Tarım İşletmesi örneği (Kırklareli)
Authors: Koca Yakup Kenan , Turgut Yavuz Şahin , Aytop Halil
Published: April 2024

Türkiye’nin en önemli tarımsal üretim alanlarından birisi de Tarım İşletmeleri Genel Müdürlüğüne bağlı tarımsal işletmelerdir. Bu alanlarda yoğun bir tarımsal üretim devam etmektedir. Mevcut toprak özelliklerini anlamak, sürdürülebilir arazi yönetimi için hayati öneme sahiptir. Çalışma, Türkgeldi Tarım İşletmesi (Kırklareli) için 1986 tarihli bir toprak haritası ve raporuna dayanmaktadır. İşletmede Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri (CBS) kullanarak yedi toprak serisini tanımlanmıştır. İşletme topraklarının çoğunun kil tekstüre sahip olduğu belirtilmektedir. Çalışmada, eğim seviyelerini, drenaj sorunlarını ve değişen özellikler nedeniyle toprak verilerinin güncelleme ihtiyacı tartışılmıştır. Türkgeldi işletmesi gibi kamu işletmeleri için toprak etüdleri yenilemenin/güncellemenin önemi vurgulanmıştır. Yapılacak yeni çalışmalar ve oluşturulacak güncel toprak veritabanları için yüksek çözünürlüklü uydu görüntüleri kullanılmalı ve raporlar daha fazla kullanıcıya ulaşması açısından sayısal halde hazırlanmalıdır.
Digital Clubbing in a Patient with the Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Authors: John Smith
Published: April 2024

The complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by peripheral and central nervous system dysregulation with consequent persistent cutaneous hyperalgesia and allodynia. Although usually involving an extremity following injury or surgery, the condition has been described in persons with herpes zoster, migraine headaches, thalamic strokes, and trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgias. Many post-traumatic and post-surgery cases resolve within the first year with a smaller subset progressing to a chronic form in which the inflammatory response ("warm complex regional pain syndrome") is eventually superceded by autonomic nervous system abnormalities ("cold complex regional pain syndrome"). Objective: To report a case of the complex regional pain syndrome with the added feature of digital clubbing.
All’s Well that End’s Well in Physical Therapy? The relative importance of Copays in Patients with Low Back Pain attending Physical Therapy
Authors: Louw Adriaan , Sumner Kimberly , Bruzzone Hailey , Benz Lawrence , Rico Debra , Cox Terry
Published: April 2024

Background: Various factors have been shown to influence attendance to physical therapy (PT), including various psychosocial factors. Anecdotally, it is believed that higher copays are associated with fewer PT visits and shorter duration, but limited research is available to support this. Objective: To determine if higher copays for patients attending outpatient PT for low back pain is associated with lower number of total treatment visits and duration of treatment in months. Design: Retrospective review. Methods: A random sample of 117 patient visits to PT for low back pain prior to COVID-19 were gathered including various demographic data points, co-pay dollar amounts, duration of care, and total number of visits. Data were analyzed to determine if higher copays for patients attending outpatient PT for low back pain is associated with fewer visits and shorter total treatment time, using correlation coefficients (ρ ≥ 0.4 taken to indicate moderate correlation) to examine relationship strength, multiple linear regression, and generalized Poisson regression. Results: The variables Total Number of Visits and Copay Amount failed to have a significant correlation coefficient (ρ = -0.06). The variables Duration of Treatment (months) and Copay Amount failed to have a significant correlation coefficient (ρ = -0.15). Copay did not have a significant impact on number of treatments or duration of visit for patients being treated for LBP. Conclusion: Higher co-pays for patients attending PT for LBP are not associated with fewer visits and shorter durations of care. The result from this study calls for more research into the relative importance of PT copays, and what other factors determine patient attendance in PT.
Customer Employee Exchange and Firm Innovative Behavior Among SMEs in Ghana
Authors: Adam Diyawu Rahman , Husseini Sadick Alhaji
Published: April 2024

The study sought to examine the relationship between customer-employee exchange and firm innovative behaviour (FIB). The mediation effect of customer knowledge management in the relationship between customer-employee exchange and FIB was determined. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire. We sampled 247 respondents from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana using the simple random sampling technique. The partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was assessed using the Smart-PLS. The findings of the study suggest that the variables representing customer-employee exchange (solidarity, harmonization, and information exchange) have had an important effect on FIB. Moreover, customer knowledge management is found to mediate relationships between customer-employee exchange and firm innovative behaviour. The study recommends that due to their limited resources compared to larger companies’ new ways of interactions between SMEs and customers should be introduced and enhanced as that will help the firms to improve their innovative behaviour.
Perkawinan Beda Agama Perspektif HAM dan Hukum Islam: Studi Fatwa Majelis Ulama’ Indonesia No 4/2005
Authors: Rozikin Muhammad Khoirul , Quthni Abu Yazid Adnan , Nugrhoho Irzak Yuliardy
Published: April 2024

This research is motivated by the increasing trend of interfaith marriages among the population, driven by the inseparable love between partners despite their differing religious beliefs. Human rights or the absence of state law are often invoked as legal grounds to legitimize such marriages. Specifically, this study focuses on the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Fatwa No. 4/2005, which rejects interfaith marriages and analyzes the associated risks. The research employs a library research method with a qualitative approach, concentrating on document analysis. Primary data sources include the Republic of Indonesia Law No. 1 of 1974 regarding marriage, MUI fatwas on interfaith marriage, Quranic verses, Hadiths, and Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah). Additionally, secondary data from relevant books or journals are utilized. The findings indicate that the legal validity of a marriage is determined solely by religious norms, not state law. Therefore, the government's authority is limited to regulating the registration of marriages valid according to religious norms, not legalizing marriage status. The prohibition of interfaith marriages is attributed to the increased risks involved in forming a family.

Keywords: Interfaith Marriage, Islamic Law, MUI Fatwa
Vetenskapligt kunskapsutnyttjande och nyttjande av kunskapskällor bland hälso- och sjukvårdskuratorer
Authors: Ståhl Daniel , Lundälv Jörgen
Published: April 2024

Research knowledge utilisation and the use of knowledge sources among health social workers - a comparison based on licence
Previous research has shown that health social workers make little use of research knowledge in their professional practice. The purpose of the study was to investigate possible differences between licensed and non-licensed health social workers based on background factors, research knowledge utilisation and use of knowledge sources. The study was based on a national web survey that was answered by a total of 1236 health social workers. The survey responses were analysed using cross-tabulations, Chi2 tests and binary logistic regression. The results showed that there were differences in a number of background factors: sex, number of years in the profession, highest completed education and whether the respondents had studied all/part of their education abroad. All these background factors, with the exception of gender, were found in the regression analysis to be associated with licence status. The results show that there was a difference in the frequency of reading research literature between licensed and non-licensed respondents. The respondents' answers regarding the most important sources of knowledge in their work differed with respect to four variables: theory, life experience, colleagues and supervision. In comparison, their answers regarding the barriers that affect them most differed with respect to only one variable: lack of organisational support for applying scientific knowledge in practice. The study’s main results show that there are no major differences in terms of research knowledge utilisation between licensed and non-licensed health social workers. Rather, the results indicate that there are more similarities between the groups. In terms of use of knowledge sources, however, both differences and similarities between the groups were demonstrated. The article proposes an important question for further research and highlights implications for practice.
Analysis of the earth’s surface deformation over the “Kalush” mine using SAR interferometry 2018-2022
Authors:   Department of Higher geodesy and astronomy, National university Lviv polytechnic, KUKHTAR D.
Published: April 2024

The purpose of this work is to analyze the current state of geodynamic activity of the earth’s surface in the territory of the city of Kalush based on satellite radar monitoring data for the period 2018-2022. Method. The input data for the study were 36 medium-resolution (C-band) radar images of the Sentinel-1A satellite. The method of persistent scatterers (PSInSAR), which is an advanced technology of differential interferometry (DInSAR), was used to process the results of radar acquisition. The PSI method was implemented using the Stanford Method for Persistent Scatterer (StaMPS) software package. The results. Maps of the average rates of deformation of the earth’s surface in the area of the mine fields of the “Kalush” mine were obtained. The rate of subsidence of the territories above the mining works reaches 4 mm/year. The accuracy of determining the deformation rates is an order of magnitude higher than their values, which indicates the reliability of the obtained results. The nature of subsidence, for most areas, has a linear model of deformation processes. The maximum rates of deformation of the earth’s surface are observed over the Khotyn sylvinite field, but the rates of subsidence have decreased significantly compared to the previous data of the monitoring carried out in 2016-2017. The scientific novelty consists in obtaining the updated results of the monitoring of the territories above the mining operations of the Kalush mine using the InSAR method for the period from June 2018 to December 2022. The practical significance of the research results is not only in determining the quantitative indicators of deformations, but also in obtaining data for further planning and improvement of the complex geodynamic monitoring system using ground and satellite measurements.
Construction of a digital model of a historical object: case study of the fort “Marushka lis”
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, REPEKHOVYCH S.
Published: April 2024

Purpose of this work is to use terrestrial laser scanning for analysis and construction of a digital model of the fort “Marushka Lis” focusing on the process of data collection, processing, and their further use, particularly for web mapping of post-military sites. In the modern world, the preservation and restoration of historical structures is an important task that requires the application of advanced technologies. Methodology. Terrestrial laser scanning serves as an indispensable tool in this process, providing accurate and detailed spatial data. A technological scheme for creating a digital model of a historical object has been proposed. The study of historical objects using various methods of information collection was considered, namely: topographic surveying, terrestrial digital photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, ground-penetrating radar studies, tachymetric surveying, GNSS. The methodology for creating a digital model of a historical object and the presented technological scheme, which includes data collection, processing of the obtained results, and output data, are described. Results. A comprehensive approach was applied to create the model, which included studying the history of the object, terrestrial laser scanning, terrestrial digital photogrammetry, and conducting geodetic measurements. A key aspect was the accurate and detailed reproduction of all architectural and structural elements of the fort. The use of software such as Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360, Autodesk ReCap, and Autodesk Revit allowed the integration of collected data into one accurate and detailed model. The sequential execution of work according to the proposed methodology enabled the creation of a digital model of the fort “Marushka Lis.” Scientific novelty and practical significance. The scientific novelty lies in the use of terrestrial laser scanning and 3D modeling for the reconstruction of a destroyed post-military object. The obtained digital model of the fort “Marushka Lis” will be used in web mapping of post-military sites in Lviv region.
Application and processing of laser scanning results in civil construction: a case study of a kindergarten in Truskavets
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, BUBNIAK I. , BILCHUK O. ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, BEVZA V. ,   LLC ‘Galychgeobud’, ZIBROVSBKYI A. ,   LLC ‘Galychgeobud’, MUZYCHUK I. ,   LLC ‘Galychgeobud’, BILYAVSKYI M. ,   LLC ‘Galychgeobud’
Published: April 2024

The goal of this work is to create a 3D model and detailed drawings of the structural components of a kindergarten building in the city of Truskavets, based on laser scanning. The methodology is based on using laser scanning to create detailed 3D models and drawings of buildings. This process involves several stages: performing laser scanning of the object, processing the obtained data to create an accurate 3D model, analyzing the model to identify necessary changes or improvements in the structure, and finally, developing detailed drawings based on this model. The method also includes assessing the accuracy and quality of scanning to ensure the reliability of the final results. Results As a result of this work, detailed 3D models and drawings of the construction object were created using laser scanning. The results demonstrated high accuracy and quality of the models, enabling their effective use in reconstruction and repair works. The study also showcased how this technology can enhance design and planning in construction, particularly in the context of renovating existing buildings. These outcomes affirm the efficacy of laser scanning as a tool for modern construction design. Scientific novelty and practical significance. The importance of this work lies in the creation of a high-precision 3D model from laser scanning results, enabling the development of a detailed plan for the reconstruction of the kindergarten. This was the first time a comprehensive set of tasks for creating a 3D model of a kindergarten in Truskavets was carried out, based on laser scanning technology.
Toxicological, biochemical, and histopathological evaluation of rats fed with macrofungal-treated cottonseed cake
Authors: Deboleto Sandriele Goes de Campos , do Nascimento Camila Aparecida , Melo Jean Carlos Souza , Conceição Aparecido Almeida , Araujo Ana Paula Fernandes , Neto Clemente Batista Soares , Miller Robert Neil Gerard , de Siqueira Felix Gonçalves , Mendonça Simone , Honorato Claucia Aparecida
Published: April 2024

Gossypol is a terpene-polyphenolic compound specific to cotton plants. Considered as an anti-nutritional factor, monogastric livestock show greater sensitivity to this metabolite than ruminants. The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the toxicological effects of gossypol-containing and biodetoxified cottonseed-cake on hepatic function in rats. Biodetoxification of cottonseed cake was performed by the macrofungi Fistulina hepatica BRM 047114 and Pleurotus ostreatus BRM 055505 in a solid-state cultivation process. A toxicological study was performed using albino Wistar rat males (Rattus norvergicus). A feed assay was conducted using the macrofungi cultivated on cottonseed cake (5%, 15%, and 25%). Animal growth, feed conversion, hemogram, serum biochemical analyses and histopathology were evaluated. For biodetoxified cottonseed cake treatments with both macrofungi, concentrations of feed up to 15% resulted in animal development similar to that of the untreated group. Histopathological analysis after feeding with biodetoxified cottonseed cake presented an unaltered cordonal arrangement. Nevertheless, the group fed with cottonseed cake biodetoxified using F. hepatica BRM 047114 showed discrete inflammatory infiltrate, vacuolization, and pyknotic nuclei in hepatocytes. P. ostreatus BRM 055505 resulted in efficient reduction in toxic effects of free gossypol, with regular animal growth, maintenance of normal liver activities, and a reduction in circulating cholesterol levels. In conclusion, P. ostreatus and F. hepatica were able to minimize the toxic effects of free gossypol in rat diets, representing an important contribution for feed-formulation development for non-ruminants.