bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ЕКОНОМІЧНИЙ МЕХАНІЗМ ФРАХТОВИХ БІЗНЕС-СТРАТЕГІЙ СУДНОПЛАВНИХ КОМПАНІЙ НА ПРИКЛАДІ ОПЦІОНІВ
Authors: Крамський Сергій , Захарченко Олег , Євдокімова Ольга
Published: November 2024

Сьогодні морський транспорт в Україні, перебуває у стані перманентної турбулентності навколишнього бізнес-середовища, а тому відновлення ринку комплексних транспортних послуг і морських перевезень під впливом воєнних дій в Україні має схильність до суттєвих коливань. У теперішніх умовах, при дослідженні міжнародних холдінгів в сфері судноплавства, діяльність яких направлена на максимізацію поточних фінансових показників з їх функціонування. Розглянуто аспекти пов'язані з довгостроковим плануванням фрахтування флоту судноплавних компаній із урахуванням економічних трендів, стану фрахтового ринку та динаміку воєнного впливу на економічні процеси в України. Таким чином, організаційно-економічний механізм опціонів морських суден є для судноплавних компаній варіантом реалізації стратегії розвитку, щоб зберегти існуючі позиції фрахтувальника та судновласника на ринку. Наразі використовуються такі механізми опціонів для флоту, як суднобудування, купівля суден, лізинг (бербоут-чартер), а також коротко- та середньостроковий лізинг (тайм-чартер).Таким чином, постає необхідність у перегляді організаційно-економічних підходів, якими регулюються фрахтування суден та необхідність поліпшення системи показників ефективності фрахтування морських суден судноплавними компаніями у розрізі стратегічних цілей транспортної безпеки. Авторами дослідження був проведений аналіз функціонування різних форм і видів чартерних договорів між суб’єктами бізнес-середовища на морському транспорті. Авторами було розглянуто організаційно-економічний механізм формування фрахтових стратегій судноплавних компаній на прикладі опціонів. Розглянуто географічне розподілення міжнародних морських бірж з фрахтування суден. У дослідженні розглянуто основні підходи до ризиків на морському транспорті стратегії страхування вантажів та суден фрахтувальниками суден. Іншим напрямком, де механізм опціонів може бути розвинений, є дослідження задачі планування оптимального часу купівлі або продажу судна, виходячи з очікуваних умов на глобальному фрахтовому ринку судноплавства.
Banchieri e politici a Catania. Uno scandalo di fine Ottocento
Authors: Barone Giuseppe
Published: November 2024

Il saggio ricostruisce l'intricato rapporto tra economia e politica nella Catania degli anni Ottanta del Novecento, con particolare attenzione allo sviluppo e alla crisi del sistema bancario locale, che coinvolse la classe dirigente liberale e la struttura del blocco di potere di Crispi.
La politica, la scuola e la "privilegiata" relazione tra Educazione civica e Storia
Authors: Miccichè Andrea
Published: November 2024

Con la reintroduzione dell'educazione civica nella scuola nel 2019, si è interrotto un rapporto di lunga data con la storia come disciplina. Il saggio ricostruisce questa vicenda, concentrandosi sulla situazione attuale e sul rapporto tra educazione civica, insegnamento della storia e politicizzazione del passato.
ESG Practices as a Prerequisite for Effective Management of International Projects in Enterprises
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Hrechko Alla V. , Kavtysh Oksana P. ,   Modern Art Research Institute National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Korohodova Olena O. ,   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute»
Published: November 2024

The article discusses ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) practices as a key factor in the effective attraction of financial resources in the process of implementing international projects of different amounts of funding and areas. The experience of companies that are world leaders in their field, as well as the practices of domestic companies, are considered. An analysis of ESG reports of companies that are leaders in the global financial and investment market is carried out. The study analyzes the impact of compliance with ESG criteria on investors’ decision-making on investing in the implementation of international projects in the context of globalization and growing requirements for sustainable development. A review of the literature was carried out in order to determine the basic principles of ESG and their application in various sectors of the economy. Particular attention is paid to how ESG practices contribute to improving the company’s reputation, attracting investors, building sustainable relationships with counterparties, and establishing close relationships with communities. The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by domestic enterprises in integrating ESG approaches into their strategies and in terms of participation in international projects. The authors focus on the importance of domestic business being oriented towards ESG criteria in the process of attracting foreign funds and implementing both local and joint projects related to the recovering from the destruction caused by the war in Ukraine and social projects to support people affected by hostilities. The results of the study indicate that the effective application of ESG practices can become a significant competitive advantage for business entities in the search and implementation of international projects. In addition, the authors identify a number of problems faced by domestic business entities on the way to the implementation of ESG practices, on the basis of which appropriate recommendations are provided for the activation of these processes as at the macro-levels, so at the meso- and micro-levels. Among them: improvement of the regulatory framework; intensification of consulting on ESG; scaling and establishing initiatives aimed at jointly addressing the issues of reproduction and reconstruction based on combining the efforts of business entities, authorities at the national, regional levels and representatives of the international community. Directions for optimizing internal organizational processes at the business level in terms of project orientation and implementation of ESG are also proposed.
Customization of Credit Institutions’ Services
Authors:   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic», Рopelo Olha V. , Tarasenko Olena O. ,   Chernihiv National University of Technology, Dubyna Maksym V. ,   National University «Chernihiv Polytechnic»
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the study of customization of services of credit institutions and features of their implementation. IT solutions have been proven to change the way businesses are organized and communicated with customers. Among the promising areas of such innovations in the financial sphere, financial software solutions aimed at customizing the services of credit institutions are allocated. It is argued that the trend towards customization of services is relevant for the financial industry, credit institutions are interested in the development of personalized services and a customer-oriented approach, which should replace the traditional technologies of working with clients of credit institutions. It is determined that the customization of services of credit institutions has its own specific features: making personalized decisions, using new financial technologies (artificial intelligence, big data analysis), identifying unique financial needs. The stages of customization of services are outlined, namely: conducting a detailed assessment of the client, segmentation of clients for the development of an individual strategy, individual financial planning, risk management and insurance. It is studied that strategies for customizing the services of credit institutions can be developed in the following ways: individual pricing, which means that institutions offer a service with an optimal and attractive price; personalized services, which provides the ability of credit institutions to analyze data on customer interactions and financial behavior in order to offer personalized services; individual financial consultations, which are implemented through programs with personal financial consultants. It is proved that the customization of credit institutions’ services still requires overcoming many problems, including: inefficient data management, outdated computer or software, organizational isolation, data confidentiality, etc.
Assessment of Strategic Planning through the Analysis of Financial Indicators Based on the Example of JSC «Oschadbank»
Authors:   National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute», Khoma Pavlo A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the impact of strategic planning on the financial indicators of a banking institution on the example of JSC «Oschadbank». In a dynamic market environment and increasing competition in the banking sector, strategic planning is becoming a key tool for ensuring the stable development and improving the efficiency of financial institutions. The aim of the study is to assess the efficiency of strategic planning through the analysis of key financial indicators of the bank, which allows to determine the impact of strategic decisions on the financial stability and competitiveness of the bank. The methodology of the study includes a comprehensive analysis of scientific literature on strategic management, as well as a quantitative assessment of the financial indicators of JSC «Oschadbank». The article examines in detail the theoretical aspects of strategic planning, its tasks and stages, which creates a solid basis for further analysis. Particular attention is paid to the specifics of strategic planning in the banking sector and its adaptation to modern economic challenges. A profound analysis of key financial indicators, including return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), net interest margin (NIM) and cost-to-income ratio (CIR) for the period 2021–2023 was carried out. This made it possible to assess the dynamics of the bank’s financial efficiency in the context of the implementation of its strategic plans. The results of the study showed a significant improvement in the bank’s financial indicators in 2023, including a significant increase in ROA and ROE, as well as a noticeable decrease in CIR, which indicates the efficiency of the implementation of strategic plans, especially in a difficult external environment caused by geopolitical factors and economic instability. On the basis of the analysis, it is concluded that flexible strategic planning is critical to ensure the financial stability and competitiveness of the bank in conditions of economic uncertainty. The study emphasizes the need for constant adaptation of strategic plans to changes in the external environment and internal capabilities of the bank to achieve sustainable financial growth.
Communication Interaction of Prejudicial Investigation Bodies in Ukraine: Status and Directions for Improvement
Authors:   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kazachenko Volodymyr O. , Lifintsev Denys S. ,   Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the theoretical and practical problems of communication interaction of prejudicial investigation bodies in Ukraine. The authors are the first to define the concept of communication interaction, its essence and components. On the basis of practical aspects of communication of prejudicial investigation bodies, the authors have developed methods for improving management and improving such communications. The system of prejudicial investigation bodies is characterized, including: the National Police, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Security Service of Ukraine, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine. In the course of the study, the main communication tools used were identified and new ones were proposed. The main communication problems that arise in the prejudicial investigation bodies were identified as follows: 1) lack of a unified approach to office work. Not all institutions use the electronic document management system (EDMS): in some it is fully implemented, in others it is absent, and in yet others there is a duplication of paper and electronic formats of documents; 2) lack of a system for evaluating the efficiency of communication interaction; 3) vague formulation and practical implementation of the conception of strategic communications. Strategic communications as a method should accompany the activities of prejudicial investigation bodies at all stages of their activities and communication, as it is critically important for the preservation and enhancement of statehood and the effective performance of their functional duties and tasks, especially in the context of the ongoing full-scale military invasion and martial law. Based on the practical results of the study of the efficiency of communication interaction of prejudicial investigation bodies in Ukraine, the authors propose the following recommendations: 1) unification of document flow; 2) use of the developed methodology for assessing the efficiency of communication interaction of prejudicial investigation bodies; 3) theoretical development and practical implementation of an approach to communication management based on strategic communications.
Infectious mononucleosis, beyond what is seen
Authors: Mesa Rincon Danilo , Suárez Mantilla Silvia , Durán Chacón Claudia
Published: November 2024

Introduction: infectious mononucleosis is an infection caused by various viruses, the most common being the Epstein-Barr Virus, which affects adolescents and young adults. Only 10% of pediatric patients are symptomatic and not all present the typical triad of the disease. Clinic case: this report presents a case of infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr Virus, which highlights a course of disease in an unusual age group, with compromised liver function that resolves with symptomatic treatment. Conclusions: patients with infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr Virus should undergo long-term follow-up to identify complications early.
GRAFITES URBANOS COMO MEMÓRIA E PATRIMÔNIO TRILHANDO OS “CAMINHOS DA HISTÓRIA IMAGINADA”
Authors: Araújo Marcelo da Silva
Published: November 2024

Originalmente uma comunicação oral apresentada no V Encontro Nacional Perspectivas do Ensino de História, em 2004, o texto parte de um trabalho etnográfico sobre juventude e grafite de muros, atendo-se, contudo, a apenas algumas de suas particularidades. As representações da linguagem visual do grafite de muros podem servir, entre outras tantas potencialidades, para fomentar certa modalidade de educação patrimonial. A partir de uma perspectiva antropológica, as discussões objetivam refletir sobre as particularidades da existência da referida manifestação visual nos espaços das cidades e suas interseções com o ensino de história. Desejamos, com isso, dizer que os grafites viabilizam uma forma de aprendizado, cujo objetivo é prospectivo e compõe práticas do fazer na produção de discursos, formas de pensamento e de comportamento sociais, promovendo uma nova memória visual do ambiente experimentado.
APRESENTAÇÃO
Authors: Magalhães Rodrigo Cesar da Silva
Published: November 2024

Apresentação do Dossiê Temático: O Ensino Médio que temos e o que queremos
The essence and characteristics of global value chains: theoretical aspect
Authors: Yankovsky Andriy
Published: November 2024

The article carries out a comparative analysis of scientific approaches to understanding the essence of global value chains, as a result of which the author’s position on this issue is substantiated. It has been established that the territorial organization of international business and the international division of labor form the conceptual basis of the formation of global value chains. Special attention is paid to how processes of global economic integration contribute to constant modifications of value chains, as well as the importance of their effective management, which is a decisive factor in increasing the competitiveness of companies and countries. The article argues that participation in global value chains provides businesses and governments with significant benefits, such as access to new markets, increased production efficiency, and increased value added. At the same time, risks have been identified, in particular those related to the instability of supply chains, increased competition and dependence on global markets. Different types of global value chains and features of their management in the conditions of modern challenges of globalization are considered. Conclusions have been made regarding the prospects for the development of Ukrainian business based on the concept of global value chains, taking into account global trends and national features of the economy. The article is useful for scientists, specialists in the field of international business and economics, as well as for those who are interested in the integration of national economies into global production processes.
A comparative analysis of the positions of modern scientists regarding the essence of global value chains was carried out. Reasoned author’s position on the issue of the essence of global value chains. It has been established that the territorial organization of international business, as well as the international division of labor, is the conceptual basis for the formation of global value chains. It is argued that in the conditions of strengthening integration processes in the global economy, constant modifications of global value chains take place, and their management becomes one of the important factors of competitiveness. The benefits that business units and countries receive from participating in global value chains are determined, and the associated risks are also identified. The typology of global value chains, features of their management are analyzed. Conclusions have been made regarding the prospects for domestic business development based on the concept of global value chains.
Motivation and Proficiency in EFL: A case study using Duolingo
Authors: Gragera Rocio
Published: November 2024

This study examines the impact of Duolingo’s gamified features on motivation and proficiency in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) among secondary school students. Using a quasiexperimental design, 52 students aged 14 16 were divided into an experimental group using Duolingo and a control group receiving traditional instruction. Both groups took pre- and posttests in vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and writing, while the experimental group also completed surveys on motivation. Results showed that Duolingo significantly boosted motivation and vocabulary acquisition, with the experimental group improving 12% in overall proficiency compared to 6% in the control group. However, Duolingo’s effectiveness in enhancing speaking and writing skills was limited, suggesting it is best used as a supplementary tool. The study recommends integrating Duolingo with interactive teaching methods to develop well-rounded proficiency and suggests future enhancements like voice recognition to support speaking skills.
Prevalence of Various Antiphospholipid Antibodies in Pregnant Women
Authors: Fialová L , Mikulíková L , Matouš-Malbohan I , Benešová O , Zwinger A
Published: November 2024

Antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) are characterized as a heterogeneous population of autoantibodies directed against different target antigens, predominantly anionic phospholipids or phospholipid-containing structures. The presence of APAs has been strongly associated with a variety of clinical disorders including adverse pregnancy complications such as spontaneous abortions, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia and intrauterine growth retardation. The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence of anticardiolipin antibodies (ACAs), which are routinely examined, with APAs directed against phosphatidylserine (APS), phosphatidylinositol (API), phosphatidylethanolamine (APE) and phosphatidylcholine (APC) in the sera of pregnant women. We examined 410 serum samples of pregnant women hospitalized in the department for pathological pregnancies. They underwent prenatal biochemical screening of fetal congenital abnormalities in the first and the second trimester of gravidity. Anticardiolipin IgG and IgM were measured using commercial ELISA kits (ImmuLisaTM Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody), whereas APS, APE, API and APC were determined by our modified ELISA kit. Among 410 pregnant women we found 21 patients (5.1 %) positive for ACA IgG (>20 GPL) and 30 patients (7.3 %) positive for ACA IgM (>10 MPL). It was found that 7.8 % of pregnant women had at least one high-titer APA IgG and 9.8 % high-titer APA IgM. One third of ACA IgG or IgM positive sera contained polyspecific autoantibodies reactive to at least two various phospholipids. In the group of IgG ACA positive women, 28.6 % patients were positive for APS, 28.6 % were positive or moderately positive for API, 23.8 % for APC and 19 % for APE. In the group of IgM ACA positive women, 33.3 % were also positive for APS, 26.7 % for APE, 26.7 % for API and 23.3 % for APC were present. IgG and IgM ACA negative patients exhibited a significantly lower incidence of other APA than the group of ACA positive pregnant women. It still remains to clarify if the routine examination of APA reacting with other anionic and zwitterionic antigens other than cardiolipin would improve the probability of identifying women liable to adverse pregnancy complications.
Ca-ATPase of Human Myometrium Plasma Membranes
Authors: Carrera F , Proverbio T , Marín R , Proverbio F
Published: November 2024

We determined and characterized the Mg2+-dependent, Ca2+-stimulated ATPase (Ca-ATPase) activity in cell plasma membranes from the myometrium of pregnant women, and compared these characteristics to those of the active Ca2+-transport already demonstrated in this tissue. Similarly to the Ca2+-transport system, the Ca2+-ATPase is Mg2+-dependent, stimulated by calmodulin, and inhibited by vanadate. The Km for Ca2+ activation is 0.40 m M, very similar to that found for active calcium transport, i.e. 0.25 m M. Consequently, this Ca2+-ATPase can be responsible for the active calcium transport across the plasma membranes of smooth muscle cells.
Cyclic AMP Synchronizes Evoked Quantal Release at Frog Neuromuscular Junctions
Authors: Bukcharaeva E , Samigullin D , Nikolsky EE , Vyskočil F
Published: November 2024

At frog neuromuscular junction, noradrenaline (NA) shortens the release period for evoked quantal release acting on a b 1 receptor. To test the hypothesis that this action of NA is mediated by cAMP, we measured the latencies of focally recorded uni-quantal endplate currents (EPCs) after application of dibutyryl-cAMP (db-cAMP) and adenylyl cyclase activator, forskolin. The interval between the time when responses with minimal delay appeared and the point at which 90 % of all latencies had occurred (P90 parameter) was shortened in the presence of both 1x10-6 mol/l db-cAMP and 1x10-6 mol/l forskolin by about 30 %. The cAMP-induced shortening is equal to that found after application of NA and effects of both drugs are not additive.
Adopting technology-based pedagogies for epistemic justice
Authors: Mukhongo L. Lusike
Published: November 2024

Adopting culturally responsive technology-based pedagogies that recognize and accommodate students' diverse learning needs, styles, and experiences is crucial in challenging epistemic justice and improving learning outcomes. The objective was to explore how integrating an understanding of individual students' distinctive traits into developing technology-based pedagogies informed by students' different ways of knowing can increase learning outcomes. In this article, I discuss how adopting culturally responsive technologies in classrooms can redress epistemic injustice and improve learner outcomes by promoting student engagement, hands-on experiential learning, and culturally aware learning. The concept of epistemic justice inspires efforts to enhance learning environments and cultivate a sense of connection and community among students. The cases draw from my experience adopting the intervention and are presented within an analytical framework of culturally responsive technology-based pedagogies in selected hybrid and in-person media production courses.
“A show of confidence and authority”: Philopseudes and More’s Lucian
Authors: Spence Patrick
Published: November 2024

Of the three Lucianic dialogues translated into Latin by Thomas More and published in 1506, Philopseudes is the last, longest, and most narratively complex. The majority of it is taken up by a recital of incredible lies, yet it presents a nuanced view of lying that accounts for its appeal to More, who calls it both “amusing” and “instructive” in his dedicatory letter to Thomas Ruthall. Lucian’s Philopseudes instructs by demonstrating various strategies of plausible liars and suggesting that “truth and sound reason” are an antidote ( alexipharmakon) to the drug ( pharmakon) or infectious disease of lying. But this solution is undercut, with typical Lucianic irony, by the failings of the characters who suggest it. More’s translation of Philopseudes is alert to Lucian’s ironies, but more confidently suggests a union of divinely revealed truth and human reason as a cure to the plague of lies. After analyzing both versions of Philopseudes, I defend three claims about the selection and arrangement of the whole sequence of dialogues in More’s Lucian— Cynicus, Menippus, and Philopseudes. 1) They form a unified progression of explicit and implicit critiques from which none of their characters escape, and which threaten to involve the author and his readers. 2) Later dialogues in More’s selection encourage ironic readings of earlier ones, guiding readers from a simple understanding of explicit critiques to a deeper understanding of implicit critiques, and finally to self-examination. 3) Beyond selecting and arranging the dialogues in this enlightening way, More scatters humorous interpretive mistakes and dubious allusions to authority throughout his own prefatory letter to Ruthall, even as he warns his readers not to fall for “a show of confidence and authority.” More’s ironic preface to Lucian thus requires of us, and trains us in, the prudent reading that Lucian himself demands.
Towards a re-evaluation of egocentric behaviour in perspective-taking: the role of stimuli selection
Authors: Kastanas Dimitrios , Katsos Napoleon
Published: November 2024

This study re-evaluates egocentric behaviour in perspective-taking during referential communication, focusing on the role of stimulus selection. The debate centres on whether listeners prioritize their own perspective before considering the speaker's (late integration) or adopt the speaker's perspective from the outset (early integration). Previous early integration accounts have suggested that late integration findings might be due to the use of target expressions where hidden distractors—objects visible only to the listener—are better referential matches than the actual targets, though this claim lacked empirical testing. To investigate this, 33 neurotypical English-speaking adults participated in a questionnaire-based study. They were presented with ambiguous expressions and asked to indicate which object the speaker was likely referring to, choosing among "Target," "Hidden Distractor," or "Both equally likely," and rated their confidence levels. The items used were from prior studies by Keysar et al. (2003) and Hawkins et al. (2021). The results, analysed using chi-square tests, indicated that participants’ responses were not random but favoured specific interpretations for seven out of eight items, and their confidence in their options was over 80%. Listeners do not make errors because the target expression consistently favours the Hidden Distractor over the Target (cf. Brown-Schmidt & Hanna, 2011). These results highlight a more complex picture regarding the source of listeners’ errors. The study proposes a new classification of items in perspective-taking tasks along with its predictions and next steps for verifying whether this classification of items is causally related to listeners’ performance in perspective-taking tasks.
Mastering Voice Onset Time (VOT) in Second Language (L2) Learning: The Role of Cognition, Perception, and Experience in Achieving Native-Like Proficiency.
Authors: Bakkouche Linda , Post Brechtje , Williams John
Published: November 2024

Voice Onset Time (VOT), the interval between the release of a stop consonant and the onset of voicing, varies across languages. English voiced stops have short positive VOT, while voiceless stops exhibit long positive VOT (aspiration). In contrast, Polish voiced stops (/b, d, g/) have negative VOT, and voiceless stops (/p, t, k/) have short positive VOT. This discrepancy challenges Polish learners of English, who often produce English /b, d, g/ with negative VOT and /p, t, k/ without aspiration, reducing intelligibility. Although the usage-based approach suggests that extensive L2 exposure enhances phonetic features, achieving native-like proficiency has been proposed to be influenced by aptitude-related factors. This study examined how proficiency, perceptual abilities (e.g., spectral and temporal acuity), cognitive abilities (e.g., selective attention, phonological short-term memory, procedural and declarative memory), and experiential factors (i.e., Length of Residence [LoR], Age of Acquisition [AoA], Age) influence L2 VOT acquisition among Polish learners of English in the UK (LoR > 5 years). Sixty-five Polish L2 English learners (33 intermediate, 32 advanced) and 25 Standard Southern British English speakers read one-syllable English words with initial voiced and voiceless stops, analyzed using Praat. Cognitive and perceptual abilities were assessed through five behavioural tests. Language proficiency alone did not account for higher VOT accuracy. Linear mixed-effects modelling revealed that cognitive and perceptual abilities, particularly temporal acuity, strongly predicted L2 VOT accuracy for intermediate and advanced learners. Procedural memory and selective attention significantly impacted advanced learners. While LoR positively influenced VOT accuracy, cognitive factors were more critical.
Interdisciplinarity: A Very Incomplete Dictionary to Be Used as a Teaching Resource in Thematic Studies in Technology and Social Change
Authors: Skill Karin , Klaubert Hannah , Marila Marko , Novac Sergiu
Published: November 2024

This teaching material on interdisciplinarity in technology and social change contains several entries in alphabetical order. We start this manual on interdisciplinarity with a zero to open up for a critical approach to classifications, scientific practice, technology, and knowing. At the library, books on interdisciplinarity are cataloged as 000. If written out, the number is spelled with a z and put last in the English alphabet. The zero revolutionized counting and mathematical studies, and the binary of 0 and 1 is a fundamental aspect of our data-driven and extensively interconnected lives. The 0 can be used as a binary to 1 in mathematical theory and as a measurement. At absolute zero temperature, all atoms are still as ontological transformations can be “rendered through heating and cooling” (Boyer 2018: 227), similar to disciplining and undisciplining processes.The organization of the material in this booklet on interdisciplinarity draws inspiration from various sources. One such source is the innovative novel Hopscotch by the Argentine author Julio Cortázar. Cortázar encourages the reader to be active and decide which chapters to start with, allowing for potentially disordered reading. Similarly, the entries in this dictionary can be read in any order, with each order potentially offering a new meaning to the content and ideas expressed here. The Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA) at Linköping University is well-known for its interdisciplinary research and training. The department was established in 1980, with Tema Technology and Social Change (TEMA T) being one of its first thematic units. The activities at the unit are not only focused on PhD training; the staff are also involved in teaching, research, and national and international collaborations. While this text covers many aspects of interdisciplinarity in the department, it should not be seen as comprehensive.
SUBSTANTIATING RATIONAL ROLLING STOCK AT AN ENTERPRISE IN THE TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Authors: Olishevska Valentyna , Olishevskiy Hennadiy
Published: November 2024

Analysis of modern trends in the development of road transport has been carried out, which reveals that the sales of electric cars in the world are growing annually. China, the USA, and the European Union can be considered the leaders in terms of sales volume. Ukraine is among the top ten leaders in terms of the growth rate of electric vehicles. The expediency of replacing cars with an internal combustion engine by electric cars has been considered. Electric vehicles are a relevant topic for the strategic development of automotive companies and auto enterprises in Ukraine. The analysis shows that the problems of motor transport enterprises are primarily related to significant physical wear of the rolling stock. However, the high cost of electric cars, compared to traditional cars with an internal combustion engine, is a significant problem that inhibits the transition of enterprises to electric vehicles. The current work reports a study aimed at investigating the modern capabilities of enterprises and the use of electric vehicles.
An automated procedure for calculating the rational number of rolling stock at an enterprise has been devised, which makes it possible to conduct a study of changes in costs depending on the composition of the company’s cars, which provides technical and economic arguments and facilitates understanding for making a decision about the rational rolling stock of the enterprise under the difficult conditions of transition to electric vehicles.
The scientific novelty of this work relates to the improvement of methodical approaches to improve the resource saving of the enterprise through the selection of rational options for the distribution of rolling stock − cars with an internal combustion engine and electric vehicles.
The practical significance of the reported results is the development of an automated procedure for calculating the rational number of rolling stock at an enterprise.
Clear recommendations are given regarding options for the development of motor vehicle enterprises, which could reduce the costs of operating cars and increase the competitiveness of enterprises under the conditions of the economic crisis, shortage of energy resources, and intensive environmental pollution.
Keywords: car with an internal combustion engine, electric vehicle, rational rolling stock of enterprises, automated procedure, costs for the purchase and operation of cars.
Spatiotemporal changes and influencing factors of ecosystem services in the Nanchang metropolitan area, China
Authors: Zhang Ting , Hu Yuzhu , Guan Shengyu , Zhu Mianxuan , Lei Tingting , Hu Haihui
Published: November 2024

Ecosystem services (ES) such as carbon storage (CS), soil conservation (SC), habitat quality (HQ), and water yield (WY) play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and supporting sustainable regional development. With increasing environmental changes, understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of these services and their driving factors has become essential in environmental science. This study focuses on the Nanchang metropolitan area, quantifying CS, SC, HQ, and WY from 2000 to 2020. It explores the impacts of major factors, including climate, topography, and social aspects, on the spatial heterogeneity of ES. The results reveal that between 2000 and 2020, CS and HQ decreased by 0.1385×108 tons/ha and 0.0507, respectively, while SC and WY increased by 2.4754×109 tons/ha and 1.6668×1010 m3, respectively. Notable spatial heterogeneity exists in the correlation between driving factors and changes in ES. The spatial distribution of ESs is higher in mountainous regions compared to central plains. Among human factors, population (POP) and gross domestic product (GDP) predominantly influenced changes in CS and HQ, whereas climate and POP drove changes in SC. Changes in WY were primarily affected by climate and topography. These findings suggest a need to focus on key driving factors to formulate targeted land policies aimed at enhancing the ES value in the Nanchang metropolitan area.
Mevalonate kinase deficiency: an updated clinical overview and revision of the SHARE recommendations
Authors: Lengvári Lilla , Takács Kata , Lengyel Anna , Pálinkás Annamária , Wouters Carine Helena , Koné-Paut Isabelle , Kuemmerle-Deschner Jasmin , Jeyaratnam Jerold , Anton Jordi , Lachmann Helen Jane , Gattorno Marco , Hofer Michael , Toplak Nataša , Weiser Peter , Kallinich Tilmann , Ozen Seza , Hentgen Véronique , Uziel Yosef , Horváth Zsuzsanna , Szabados Márton , Brogan Paul , Constantin Tamás , Frenkel Joost
Published: November 2024

Mevalonate kinase deficiency (MKD), a rare auto-inflammatory disorder, arises from mutations in the MVK gene, disrupting isoprenoid biosynthesis, and affecting cellular processes. This comprehensive review provides an updated perspective on MKD, including its aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic strategies. Based on recent research and clinical advances, our objective is to bridge the knowledge gaps in the 2015 SHARE guidelines. By describing molecular mechanisms, diagnostic dilemmas, and emerging therapies, this article should serve as a resource for clinicians and researchers, promoting a deeper understanding of MKD and guiding optimal patient care.
Deriving comprehensive literature trends on multi-omics analysis studies in autism spectrum disorder using literature mining pipeline
Authors: Mongad Dattatray , Subramanian Indhupriya , Krishanpal Anamika
Published: November 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by highly heterogenous abnormalities in functional brain connectivity affecting social behavior. There is a significant progress in understanding the molecular and genetic basis of ASD in the last decade using multi-omics approach. Mining this large volume of biomedical literature for insights requires considerable amount of manual intervention for curation. Machine learning and artificial intelligence fields are advancing toward simplifying data mining from unstructured text data. Here, we demonstrate our literature mining pipeline to accelerate data to insights. Using topic modeling and generative AI techniques, we present a pipeline that can classify scientific literature into thematic clusters and can help in a wide array of applications such as knowledgebase creation, conversational virtual assistant, and summarization. Employing our pipeline, we explored the ASD literature, specifically around multi-omics studies to understand the molecular interplay underlying autism brain.
Unveiling the potential of fine arts education in enhancing resilience among Chinese gifted students
Authors: Dong Zhe , Zhang Ying
Published: November 2024

Introduction

The current study aimed to explore the complex dynamics influencing the resilience of gifted Chinese students, emphasizing the interconnected roles of fine arts education (FAE), creativity, and self-efficacy (SE). By examining the transformative potential of FAE, this research highlighted creativity and SE as key mediating factors for resilience among Chinese gifted students.

Methods

This study involves administering a structured set of questions to a sample of gifted young adults, thus achieving a high response rate of 93.21%. The Maus scale (1938) has been used to measure FAE, the Connor-Davidson Resilience scale assesses resilience, while creativity and SE are measured using the Kaufman scale and Schwarzer and Jerusalem scale, respectively. Statistical analyses includes a correlation matrix, ANOVA, confirmatory latent factor model tests, and mediation effect analysis for resilience and creativity. Data analysis has been conducted by using the SPSS Statistics 29.0, bootstrap, and AMOS 25.0 software.

Results

Current findings determines a significant role of FAE in enhancing emotional resilience, creativity, and SE among gifted students. This study also finds the importance of FAE in building essential coping mechanisms to address intellectual and emotional challenges specific to this group.

Discussion

This study proposes to integrate FAE into educational curricula to better support the intellectual and emotional needs of gifted young adults, thereby facilitating the development of coping skills crucial for their emotional wellbeing. Additionally, this study indicates the importance of art therapy and global initiatives in boosting the resilience, while preparing gifted students to face future challenges with enhanced psychological resilience.
Integrated Fuzzy Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution and Emotional Artificial Neural Network Model for Comprehensive Risk Prioritization in Green Construction Projects
Authors: Abuhussain Maher Awad
Published: November 2024

With the rapid growth of green construction projects (GCPs) in Saudi Arabia, managing the associated risks has become crucial to ensuring project success and sustainability. These projects face a range of challenges, including socio-economic, environmental, and technical risks that need to be carefully identified and prioritized. This study systematically identifies and prioritizes the risks in GCP using a hybrid model combining fuzzy TOPSIS and an Emotional Artificial Neural Network (EANN). The focus of this study is on the risk management of the green construction industry in Saudi Arabia. Based on expert evaluations, low-quality materials and equipment (Likert scale mean is 4.71) and stakeholder resistance to adopting green ideas (4.67) emerged as the most critical risks. The fuzzy TOPSIS analysis assigned the highest weight to risk probability (0.174), followed by outcome (0.137), and vulnerability (0.123). The EANN refined the risk rankings, confirming the importance of these risks. The findings suggest that risk management strategies should prioritize material quality and stakeholder engagement, while environmental risks, ranked lower, are less of a concern. This hybrid model provides a robust framework for effective risk management, with practical implications for enhancing the sustainability and success of GCP.
An Algorithmic Study of Transformer-Based Road Scene Segmentation in Autonomous Driving
Authors: Cui Hao , Lei Juyang
Published: November 2024

Applications such as autonomous driving require high-precision semantic image segmentation technology to identify and understand the content of each pixel in the images. Compared with traditional deep convolutional neural networks, the Transformer model is based on pure attention mechanisms, without convolutional layers or recurrent neural network layers. In this paper, we propose a new network structure called SwinLab, which is an improvement upon the Swin Transformer. Experimental results demonstrate that the improved SwinLab model achieves a segmentation accuracy comparable to that of deep convolutional neural network models in applications such as autonomous driving, with an MIoU of 77.61. Additionally, comparative experiments on the CityScapes dataset further validate the effectiveness and generalization of this structure. In conclusion, by refining the Swin Transformer, this paper simplifies the model structure, improves the training and inference speed, and maintains high accuracy, providing a more reliable semantic image segmentation solution for applications such as autonomous driving.
A Study to Investigate the Role and Challenges Associated with the Use of Deep Learning in Autonomous Vehicles
Authors: Aljehane Nojood O.
Published: November 2024

The application of deep learning in autonomous vehicles has surged over the years with advancements in technology. This research explores the integration of deep learning algorithms into autonomous vehicles (AVs), focusing on their role in perception, decision-making, localization, mapping, and navigation. It shows how deep learning, as a part of machine learning, mimics the human brain’s neural networks, enabling advancements in perception, decision-making, localization, mapping, and overall navigation. Techniques like convolutional neural networks are used for image detection and steering control, while deep learning is crucial for path planning, automated parking, and traffic maneuvering. Localization and mapping are essential for AVs’ navigation, with deep learning-based object detection mechanisms like Faster R-CNN and YOLO proving effective in real-time obstacle detection. Apart from the roles, this study also revealed that the integration of deep learning in AVs faces challenges such as dataset uncertainty, sensor challenges, and model training intricacies. However, these issues can be addressed through the increased standardization of sensors and real-life testing for model training, and advancements in model compression technologies can optimize the performance of deep learning in AVs. This study concludes that deep learning plays a crucial role in enhancing the safety and reliability of AV navigation. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the optimal integration of deep learning in AVs, aiming to foster their safety, reliability, and societal acceptance.
Differences between governors and non-governors of the Holy Koran in the development of reading skills of educated learners
Authors: Rial Faiza
Published: November 2024

This study aims to reveal the differences between the keepers and non-keepers of the Holy Quran in the development of reading skills of educated learners, on a sample of 45 pupils who are keepers of the Holy Quran and 45 pupils who are not keepers of the Holy Quran in some primary schools in Boumerdes State, chosen intentionally and with the adoption of the prescribed curriculum. - The existence of statistically significant differences between governors and non-governors of the Holy Koran in the development of reading skills of educated learners. - The existence of statistically significant differences between the sexes in the development of reading skills among learners studying for the benefit of schoolgirls. This indicates that the motivation of schoolgirls is higher than that of pupils in linguistic attainment. The study concluded with a series of recommendations drawn from the findings of previous studies and the results of the current study. Keywords: Holy Quran, Literacy Development, Learners, Teachers.
Repercussões olfativas pós-operatórias da rinoseptoplastia: Uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Modesti Gabriel Milton De , Costa Luiza de Almeida Mello e , Munch Vanessa
Published: November 2024

A rinoseptoplastia é uma cirurgia realizada para corrigir alterações estruturais no nariz e no septo nasal, muitas vezes associadas a problemas respiratórios e estéticos. Após o procedimento, é comum que os pacientes experimentem mudanças nas sensações olfativas devido a uma variedade de fatores, incluindo edema, congestão, presença de curativos e alterações na anatomia nasal. As repercussões olfativas após a rinoseptoplastia podem variar de paciente para paciente e geralmente podem ser percebidas como uma diminuição da sensibilidade olfativa, uma mudança na percepção de odores ou mesmo uma perda temporária do sentido do olfato. Essas mudanças geralmente são transitórias e tendem a melhorar à medida que o processo de cicatrização avança e o edema diminui. No entanto, em alguns casos raros, podem ocorrer complicações pós-operatórias que afetam permanentemente a função olfativa. Portanto, é importante que os pacientes estejam cientes dessas possíveis repercussões olfativas antes de se submeterem à rinoseptoplastia e discutam quaisquer preocupações com seus cirurgiões. Um acompanhamento cuidadoso pós-operatório e a adesão às instruções do médico podem ajudar a minimizar as complicações e promover uma recuperação mais suave e satisfatória.