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Enhancing Dairy Farm Welfare: A Holistic Examination of Technology Adoption and Economic Performance in Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey
Authors: Erdem Melih , Ağır Hasan Burak
Published: April 2024

Technology and innovations have significant potential to enhance farm productivity, profitability, and economic sustainability. This study comprehensively investigates the relationship between technology adoption and economic performance within dairy farming. First, it seeks to clarify how socio-economic, information-seeking, behavioral factors and technical efficiency influence the level of technology adoption in dairy farms. It also compares the economic indicators of dairy farms depending on their technology adoption levels and evaluates whether technology adoption affects dairy farms’ technical, allocative, and economic efficiency. The data were collected from 188 dairy farmers in Kahramanmaraş Province in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey in 2022. The results reveal that dairy farms’ technology adoption levels are influenced by income, household size, investment, ownership of cultured cattle breeds, Chamber of Agriculture membership, contact frequency with private veterinarians and other farmers, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and technical efficiency. Farms with high-level technology adoption demonstrate increased profitability and efficiency scores, highlighting the positive correlation between technology adoption and farm efficiency. Policymakers should focus on training and support programs for dairy farmers to optimize technology use and input management. They can also promote resource-efficient farming and provide financial incentives for sustainable practices and dairy technologies.
Meat Starter Culture Reduces Aspergillus parasiticus Production of Aflatoxins on Meat-Based and Salami Model Media
Authors: Zahija Jazbec Iva , Demšar Lea , Jeršek Barbka , Polak Tomaž
Published: April 2024

There is great concern about the risk posed by the consumption of food contaminated with aflatoxins (AF), produced mostly by Aspergillus strains, that can also be found in dry-fermented meat products (DFMPs). The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of meat starter culture (SC), frequently used for fermentation in the meat industry, on A. parasiticus growth and the production of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), aflatoxin B2 (AFB2), aflatoxin G1 (AFG1), aflatoxin G2 (AFG2), and sterigmatocystin (STE) on different meat-based (CMA) and salami model (SM-G) media. Incubation was carried out under optimal conditions for fungal growth and under typical conditions for ripening of DFMPs for 21 days. Reversed-phase UPLC–MS/MS analysis was performed to determine mycotoxin production. SC reduced A. parasiticus growth more on CMA than on SM-G media. AFB1 formation was inhibited on both types of SC-containing media, although SC generally had a stronger inhibitory effect on AFB1 production on CMA than on SM-G. AFB1 and AFB2 were produced on CMA, while AFB1 dominated in SM-G, AFG1, and AFG2 were not detected in any media. The results show that SC inhibited AFB1 formation of A. parasiticus on SM-G media after 21 days of incubation under typical conditions for the production of DFMPs. These results indicate the necessity to investigate AF on natural matrices in an environment that is as similar as possible to real conditions in the production of DFMPs.
Ectoparasites Infestation to Small Ruminants and Practical Attitudes among Farmers toward Acaricides Treatment in Central Region of Java, Indonesia
Authors: Insyari’ati Titis , Hamid Penny Humaidah , Rahayu Endang Tri , Sugar Diah Lutfiah , Rahma Nadya Nurvita , Kusumarini Shelly , Kurnianto Heri , Wardhana April Hari
Published: April 2024

Ectoparasite infestations are one of the major problems affecting goat and sheep farming. Disease resulting from these infestations can cause changes in physical appearance, such as severe lesions on the skin, and economic consequences in the form of significantly reduced selling prices. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ectoparasites in the Boyolali district, Central Java, Indonesia. A total of 651 sheep and goats were surveyed in this study. The parasites were collected via skin scraping, twister, or manually from clinically infected goats and sheep in traditional farms. All of the ectoparasites collected were successfully identified. The prevalence of ectoparasites in ruminants in Boyolali was 97.8% (637/651). The species make-up was as follows: Bovicola caprae 97.8% (637/651), Linognathus africanus 39% (254/651), Haemaphysalis bispinosa 3.5% (23/651), Ctenocephalides spp. 0.2% (1/651), and Sarcoptes scabiei 5.2% (34/651). The predilection sites were in the face, ear, and leg areas, and in the axillary, dorsal, abdomen, and scrotum regions of the surveyed animals. An evaluation of farmers’ attitudes to ectoparasites was performed using a questionnaire. The findings of this study imply that animals in the investigated area are highly exposed to ectoparasite infestations. Given the importance of ectoparasites in both livestock and human communities, specifically in the health domain, more research into appropriate control strategies is necessary.
Research methods for contemporary musical culture
Authors:   Department of Art, Moscow University for the Humanities, Shcheglova Tatyana Gennadievna
Published: April 2024

The article discusses methods for studying processes in contemporary musical culture. New trends in the development of a transitional type of culture carry specific features that manifest themselves in unusual styles and directions. The article reveals the features of using various research methods to classify the processes manifested in modern musical culture and examines general scientific and special research methods, among which cultural modeling, structural-functional, and structural-typological methods occupy a special place. The material in the article will be useful in the disciplines “Theory and History of Music”, “Theory of Culture”, and “Musical Literature”.
Fashion and Physicality as universal categories of culture of the 21st century. Materials for the course “Theory and History of Fashion”
Authors:   Department of Philosophy, Cultural Studies and Political Science, Moscow University for the Humanities, Sapozhnikova Viktoriya Stanislavovna
Published: April 2024

Great designers embrace the theme of physicality to draw inspiration for their collections. Fashion designers working in completely different directions, passing the fashion of physicality through the prism of their talent and skill, create completely unique, dissimilar collections intended for the general public. Azzedine Alaïa, Dolce & Gabbana, John Galliano, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, John Richmond, Anna Sui, Gianni Versace, Vivienne Westwood, and many others are inspired by the culture of “desire and seduction”, which becomes an inexhaustible source for their creativity. The article presents material for preparation within the framework of the courses “Theory and History of Fashion”, “History of Art”, and “History of Design”.
Step-process control accounting of costs for growing grain crops
Authors:   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Gorsk State Agrarian University», Vladikavkaz, Russia, Khosiev B. N. , Ostaev G. Ya. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Udmurt State Agrarian University», Izhevsk, Russia, Zlobina O. O. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Udmurt State Agrarian University», Izhevsk, Russia
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the concept of step-process control and the methodology for its implementation in relation to accounting for the financial results of an agricultural organization. Using this approach to internal control, controllers and auditors will be able to cover the main areas of business development and verification of financial results, avoid duplication of work, and also reduce the time required to conduct an audit.
Diagnostics of equity and debt capital of agricultural organizations
Authors:   Penza State Agrarian University, Penza, Russia, Bondina N. N. , Bondin I. A. ,   Penza State Agrarian University, Penza, Russia, Pavlova I. V. ,   Penza State Agrarian University, Penza, Russia
Published: April 2024

Diagnostics of equity and debt capital allows the manager and owners of the enterprise to identify the main indicators in the structure of capital, to assess their impact on the financial condition of this enterprise and its activities, as well as to analyze how effectively the enterprise uses capital. The structure and dynamics of equity and debt capital is the most significant indicator that determines the financial condition of the enterprise. In order to improve the efficiency of equity and debt capital, the authors identified the main factors that affect the financial profitability of own funds and the efficiency of the use of borrowed capital. When calculating the optimal capital structure for each agricultural organization of the Penza region, depending on different approaches to asset financing, the modeling of the optimal capital structure was carried out. On this basis, using the normative value of the financial leverage ratio for each agricultural organization of this group, the effect was determined. The form of internal reporting «Report on the diagnostics of equity and debt capital» was proposed for the comprehensive presentation of the obtained results within the framework of the diagnostic survey.
Assessing Cognition in CKD Using the National Institutes of Health Toolbox
Authors: Zhang Alexander , Furgeson Seth , Shapiro Allison , Bjornstad Petter , You Zhiying , Tommerdahl Kalie L. , Dixon Angelina , Stenson Erin , Oh Ester , Kendrick Jessica
Published: April 2024

Key Points

Participants with CKD had detectable cognitive deficits in fluid cognition, dexterity, and total cognition.

Sex differences in cognition exist in people with CKD.

Background

CKD is largely an age-related clinical disorder with accelerated cognitive and cardiovascular aging. Cognitive impairment is a well-documented occurrence in midlife and older adults with CKD and affects multiple domains. We examined cognition function and potential sex differences in cognition in adults with CKD.

Methods

We included 105 individuals (49.5% women) with CKD stage 3b–4 (eGFR, 15–44 ml/min) from the Bicarbonate Administration in CKD Trial (NCT02915601). We measured cognitive function using the National Institutes of Health Toolbox Cognition Battery, which assesses cognitive and motor measures, such as executive function, attention, memory, and dexterity. All study measures were collected and analyzed at the study baseline.

Results

The mean (SD) age and eGFR were 61±12 years and 34.9±9.8 ml/min per 1.73 m2. Overall, when compared with the National Institutes of Health Toolbox reference population, participants scored, on average, below the 50th percentile across all cognitive domain tests and the dexterity test. Total cognition scores were also below the 50th percentile. Participants with stage 4 CKD had significantly lower fluid cognition scores compared with those with CKD stage 3b (β-estimate −5.4 [95% confidence interval, −9.8 to −0.9]; P = 0.03). Female participants with CKD performed significantly better on the episodic memory tests and dexterity tests (dominant and nondominant pegboard tests) and had higher crystallized cognition scores, on average, compared with male participants.

Conclusions

Participants with CKD had detectable cognitive deficits in fluid cognition, dexterity, and total cognition. In addition, sex differences in cognitive measures were found among people with CKD.
Investigation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Frequency and Genotype Analysis in Cervical Samples
Authors: Çetinkol Yeliz , Ünlü Selahattin , Gürbüz Melahat , Demir Cengiz
Published: April 2024

Aim: Human Papillomaviruses (HPVs) are double-stranded DNA viruses belonging to the Papillomaviridae family. There is ample evidence demonstrating the association of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) with cervical carcinoma. This study aimed to investigate the presence of HPV DNA in cervical swab samples and determine the HPV genotypes in positive samples.
Materials and Methods: The three-year results of cervical swab samples sent to the Medical Microbiology Laboratory of Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine Hospital for screening for HPV DNA presence between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2022, were retrospectively evaluated in this study. HPV genotyping was performed using the cobas 4800 (cobas® x480) fully automated system (Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, USA) for extraction, and the samples were analyzed using the Real-time PCR (cobas® z 480) system following the manufacturer's instructions.
Results: HPV-DNA was detected in 415 out of a total of 4960 patients (8.4%), while 4545 (91.6%) tested negative. Evaluation of HPV positivity revealed that the highest positivity rates were observed in HR-HPV at 68%, HPV 16 at 17.3%, and HPV 16 combined with HR-HPV at 8.2%. HPV-DNA positivity was highest at 38% in the 35-44 age group, while it was lowest at 3.4% in patients under 25 years old.
Conclusion: Vaccination programs, alongside screening programs, will serve to restrict the spread of infection in at-risk populations and prevent HPV-related cancers. It is believed that nationwide HPV DNA screening studies and vaccination programs targeting HPV infections will be highly effective in reducing the prevalence of cervical cancer.
Review and prospects of geotextiles: role of babassu fibers
Authors: Bezerra Indira Q. M. , Mastro Nelida L. Del
Published: April 2024

With the increase of global environmental changes and intensive anthropogenic activities, it is extremely important to maintain and improve soil function. Soil erosion is a naturally occurring process that affects all landforms. Different structures and forms of geotextiles are available to geotechnical engineers. Geotextiles in the form of woven and nonwoven structures are mostly used in various geo-engineering applications. This review focus on how the use of geotextiles have grown during the last decades and the importance of a particular material to be base of geotextiles, babassu (Attalea speciosa Mart. ex Spreng, Arecaceae)) that is a palm with socioeconomic and ecologic importance found in humid tropical areas in Brazil.
Exploring the County Level Mortality Pattern Variations in Rural Areas of Iran (2006- 2016)
Authors: Rezaee Mehrangiz , Tavakoli Nader , Tahmasbi Siamak
Published: April 2024

Background: Mortality rate in rural areas is a useful measure of the health of the population and the function of the health system, which varies over space and time. The objective of this research is to explore the spatial and temporal variations in the rural mortality rate in Iran at the county level in 2006, 2011 and 2016. Methods: data were gathered from the rural population and mortality statistics published by the Statistical Centre of Iran and the National Organization for Civil Registration. Global spatial patterns were assessed using the Global Moran’s I and local clusters through the Local Moran’ I. Results: Spatial distribution of rural mortality rate shows that during the years under study the number of counties with a lower rate has increased. The counties with rate of less form continuous areas in the southwest, central and east regions. The excess risk map reveals significant variations in both value and extent. Also, the values of Moran's index increased from 0.1848 in 2006 to 0.4041 in 2016, which indicates the strengthening of the cluster spatial pattern of the overall rural mortality rate. Local patterns have undergone substantial changes over space and time. Conclusion: The findings indicate significant spatial and temporal variations in rural mortality rates in Iran. Policymakers can use this information to plan and enhance healthcare infrastructure in specific counties. The findings serve for evaluating the effectiveness of health policies, enabling policymakers to make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently and design targeted interventions for improved public health outcomes.
INVESTIGATION OF THE CHANGE IN THE THICKNESS OF ALUMINUM AND MAGNESIUM STRIPS DURING JOINT PLASTIC DEFORMATION BY ROLLING
Authors: Dmytro Konovodov , Vladyslav Nakonechnyi
Published: April 2024

Magnesium alloys have good mechanical properties for applications in the automotive and aerospace industries where weight reduction is important. Unfortunately, magnesium alloys are highly susceptible to corrosion and this fact limits their use. One of the ways to prevent corrosion is to protect the magnesium layers with strip from aluminum alloy. In this study, three-layer strips made of an aluminum and magnesium alloy were obtained by the method of joint hot plastic deformation on a rolling mill. Using an optical microscope, the change in the thickness of aluminum and magnesium layers after plastic deformation was investigated. The analysis of the deformation of layers in the middle of three-layer strips showed, that at a given degree of deformation of 50%, the magnesium alloy layers received a smaller relative deformation than the aluminum alloy layers. This dependence is established both for packages with a thickness of 8 mm and 12.8 mm.
APPLICATION OF MULTI-OBJECTIVE PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION FOR QUALITY CONTROL OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HIGH-STRENGTH STEELS
Authors: Nataliya Togobytska
Published: April 2024

In many applications, it is common to have several objective functions have to be optimized simultaneously. Because of the multi-criteria nature of such optimization problems and sometimes competing objective functions, optimality of a solution has to be redefined relying on concept of Pareto optimality. A relatively recent heuristic technique called Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) has been found to perform very well in a wide range of multi-objective optimization problems. This paper explores the application of this technique for the optimization of mechanical properties of high-strength structural steels. MOPSO can be effectively applied for the solution of a bi-objective optimization problem to determine optimal chemical composition, achieving a trade-off between tensile strength and elongation-to-break for a big class of structural steels.
MODELING OF PHASE TURNING PID HOUR OF PERMANENT COOLING OF HIGH-CARBON ALLOYING STEELS
Authors: Serhii Bobyr , Eduard Parusov , Tetiana Golubenko , Ihor Chuiko , Olena Baranovs’ka
Published: April 2024

On the basis of the author's analytical model together with finite element models, simulation of phase transformations during continuous cooling of high-carbon alloyed steels, intended for the manufacture of metal products of responsible purpose, in particular for the metallurgical and machine-building industries, was performed. The simulation results are summarized by constructing thermokinetic diagrams of austenite decay in the process of continuous cooling of steels 65Cr3SiMoV, 80Cr3MoV, 80Cr5MoV. The obtained results will be used during the adjustment of industrial modes of heat treatment of metal products of responsible purpose, in particular, back-up rolls of rolling mills. At the next stage of research, it is advisable to construct isothermal and structural diagrams of steels 65Cr3SiMoV, 80Cr3MoV, 80Cr5MoV including the determination of the distribution of structural components according to the depth of the strengthened layer (0–100 mm), which will allow to create scientifically based principles for improving the technology of heat treatment of support rolls rolling mills, which are made of high-carbon alloy steels.
DETERMINATION OF THE OPTIMAL QUENCHING TEMPERATURE OF LOW-ALLOY STRUCTURAL STEEL WHEN IMPLEMENTING THE Q AND P PROCESS
Authors: Eduard Parusov , Ihor Chuiko , Liudmyla Sahura , Eduard Oliinyk
Published: April 2024

The work presents practical experience of applying mathematical modeling of the multiphase structural state of low-alloy structural steel 0.30С–0.86Si–1.02Mn–0.84Сr in order to obtain improved indicators of strength and plasticity of the metal. Calculated theoretical optimum quenching completion temperature when implementing the Q&P (Quenching and Partitioning) process for the specified steel. It is shown that the optimal temperature of the completion of the quenching process should be 245 °C, when "fresh" (secondary) martensite is not formed during the final cooling, and the fraction of residual austenite reaches a maximum (approximately 27 % vol.). Austenite stabilization is known to be important in Q&P treated steels to achieve the desired combination of strength and plasticity. The obtained results will be used to develop effective modes of strengthening heat treatment of metal products of responsible purpose with the provision of increased indicators of plasticity and impact strength at ambient temperature.
ANALYSIS OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF EXTREME SITUATIONS ON THE BASE OF NUMERICAL MODELS
Authors: Mykola Biliaiev , Oleksandr Berlov , Viktoriia Biliaieva
Published: April 2024

The report considers some classes of numerical models that were built to predict the consequences of emergencies at industrial enterprises. The first class of models has been developed to predict chemical air pollution in case of accidental emissions of toxic substances. Modeling is carried out on the basis of the fundamental equations of aerodynamics and mass transfer. Difference splitting schemes are used for the numerical solution of the modeling equations. The second class of CFD models is designed to assess the risk of thermal damage to people in the event of thermal pollution of the air environment. The third class of models was developed to assess the risk of injury to people when a shock wave moves. To solve this problem Euler equations were used. Computer codes were developed on the base of proposed numerical models.
TREND-BASED CLUSTERING OF TIME SERIES USING MACHINE LEARNING
Authors: Liudmyla Kirichenko , D. Yandukov , D. Khandak , O. Slieptsov
Published: April 2024

The article discusses the use of machine learning methods for clustering time series according to specified criteria, allowing to determine the presence of a trend component. Several clustering methods are used including k-means . The article explores several criteria for detecting trends in short time series, which are often noisy . Experimental results indicate that using these criteria as features demonstrates high clustering accuracy, with both quantitative and qualitative metrics. The results depend on various factors, such as the length of the time series, the type of trend, and the choice of clustering method.
TO PROCESSING THE RESULTS OF THE APPLICATION OF NUMERICAL METHODS IN PROBLEMS OF GEOTECHNICAL MECHANICS
Authors: O. Krukovsky , G. Larionov , V. Khvorostyan , S. Golovko , Yu. Zemlyana
Published: April 2024

The results of comparing the surfaces of the function of the intensity of contacting stresses obtained by the MPA method, and the surfaces of interpolation of the numerical results of solving the classical problem of determining the stress-strain state in the vicinity of a working of a circular cross section, reinforced with anchors by the method of finished elements in a rock mass, are presented. Conclusions are drawn about the satisfactory accuracy of the obtained results of using the MPA method to the presented.
RESEARCH ON THE "HOT" MODEL OF THE BEHAVIOR OF CAST IRON’S IMPURITIES IN THE FERON CARBON MELT DURING COMPLEX PROCESSING
Authors: Mykyta Pushkarenko , Volodymyr Kisliakov , Lavr Molchanov , E Sigarev , Kostiantyn Chubin , A. Pokhvalityi
Published: April 2024

Laboratory studies were carried out at an experimental facility in order to study the behavior of cast iron impurities in ferrocarbon melt during complex processing. 10 treatments were carried out, during which sampling and introduction of the reagent was performed. According to the research results, for the CaO-FeO-Na2CO3 system, maps of the pairwise influence of the components of the mixture on the degree of removal of impurities were constructed, as well as triple diagrams of the state of the influence of the components on the degree of removal of impurities during complex processing, which made it possible to determine the rational composition of the refining mixture for the conditions of laboratory research, namely – FeO – 30%, CaO – 60%, Na2CO3 – 10%. The technical and economic assessment made it possible to draw a conclusion about the expediency and perspective of the development of the option of complex processing of cast iron with a mixture of oxide components and the feasibility of further research.
MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF AERODYNAMICS OF A HIGH-SPEED GROUND VEHICLE
Authors: Anatoly Sohatsky , Mykaylo Arseniuk
Published: April 2024

Reliable prediction of the characteristics of turbulent flows is an extremely important scientific problem due to the complexity and insufficient study of turbulence as a physical phenomenon. Today, computational aerodynamics lacks universal mathematical models of turbulence This paper considers the problem of modeling the aerodynamics of a high-speed ground vehicle. The Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations are used to describe the flow around the vehicle. To close the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations, a two-parameter SST Menter turbulence model was used. The SST Menter model is superior in quality to a number of other turbulence models, but in terms of computational simplicity and costs it is inferior to models with a single equation. A methodology, algorithm for solving the problem, and software have been developed. The finite-volume method was used to numerically integrate the system of differential equations. The problem was solved in a multi-block formulation. The developed methodology was tested on standard aerodynamic problems.
INCREASE IN THE WEIGHT EFFICIENCY OF A DRIVE WITH A VARIABLE MOMENT OF INERTIA PULLEY
Authors: Mykyta Sharapov , Oleksii Kuropiatnyk
Published: April 2024

When designing a cable car drive with a variable moment of inertia, the greatest attention was paid to the pulley of the variable moment of inertia. Therefore, the sizes of some parts and nodes were accepted "by the eye" in compliance with the condition of strength. This has led to an overestimation of the strength of the strength and, as a consequence, to an increase in the mass of the whole drive. Reducing the dimensions of the parts will reduce the weight and reduce their cost. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the geometric parameters of the drive from the pulley of the variable moment of inertia, in which its weight and material consumption may be reduced. The optimization of geometric dimensions will be made using the Solidworks automated modeling and design system using SW Simulation.
INTELLECTUAL DATA ANALYSIS USING WEKA EXPLORER
Authors: Viktoriia Hnatushenko , Bohdan Deineka
Published: April 2024

The issue of intelligent data analysis was studied, the disadvantages and advantages of using weka explorer were described.
TECHNOLOGIES FOR POWERING HIGH-PERFORMANCE OZONE GENERATORS: TRENDS AND PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Korotych Hryhorii , Pankov Oleh
Published: April 2024

Ozone generators are devices that produce ozone gas for various applications, such as water treatment, air purification, and medical sterilization. The performance of ozone generators largely depends on the technology used to power them. This article provides an overview of the latest trends and perspectives in technologies for powering high-performance ozone generators. We discuss various power sources, such as corona discharge, ultraviolet radiation, and electrolysis, and their advantages and limitations. We also review recent developments in power electronics and control systems for ozone generators, including pulse-width modulation, frequency modulation, and feedback control. Finally, we discuss future directions for research and development in ozone generator technology, such as the use of renewable energy sources and the integration of ozone generation with other technologies for sustainable water and air treatment.
USING DEEP CNN ARCHITECTURES AND TENSORFLOW FOR BEE IDENTIFICATION ON IMAGES
Authors: Oleksandr Zhukov , Vitalii Horbenko
Published: April 2024

Bees are important pollinators for various plant species and are essential in maintaining our planet's biodiversity. Individual bee identification is an important task that, if performed well, will help to track the bee hive population and its health state in general. Photographs of bee hive frames with bees on them are being used as a data source for model training. These photographs were manually annotated using Remo annotation software. This study uses five widely used deep learning architectures (Faster R-CNN ResNet152, CenterNet ResNet50, SSD ResNet50, Faster R-CNN Inception ResNet, SSD MobileNet) for the purpose of bee detection on test images. These models were trained on the same dataset and evaluated on the same bee image set. According to the confusion matrix, SSD MobileNet architecture showed the best detection performance with 80% detected bees on test files, but it also had the falsest negative entries.
EXPERIENCE IN USING A PORTABLE LABORATORY FOR STUDYING ELECTRONICS, MICROCONTROLLER TECHNIQUES AND INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLERS
Authors: Poliakov Mykhailo , Petro Andrienko , Vittsivskyi Ivan , Poliakov Oleksii
Published: April 2024

The structure and experience of using a portable microcontroller laboratory based on boards of the Arduino family in the educational process of preparing bachelors in electrical engineering at the National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" is considered. The basic part of the laboratory is simple and low cost. The elements of a laboratory workshop on the study of electronics, interfacing microcontrollers with sensors, actuators, programming the behavior of control systems in C / C ++, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram programming languages are described. The laboratory uses free software both for programming real objects (Arduino IDE) and for their simulation (UnoArduSim, TINKERCAD). The prospects for the integration of a portable laboratory into the information and control system of the university department, which trains specialists in the electrical engineering profile, are considered. Elements of a portable laboratory are used to control the equipment of the department and create remotely reconfigurable laboratory units.
REVIEW OF TRENDS IN APPLICATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY IN ENGINEERING
Authors: Kostiantyn Zabolotnyi , Volodymyr Hnatushenko , Tetyana Selivyorstova , Iryna Dmytriieva , Yana Shedlovska
Published: April 2024

It is known that the growth rate of the mechanical engineering industry in the world is about 3% every year, and the growth leaders in the industry are motor vehicles, electronic components, communication equipment, computers and peripheral equipment, and aerial vehicles. The Industry 4.0 program is the next stage of the manufacturing enterprises digital transformation, the purpose of which is to increase the competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy machine-building sector. Industry 4.0 aims at the accelerated implementation of digital technologies, including the industrial Internet of Things, real-time big data analysis, artificial intelligence, the new generation of robots, virtual and augmented reality, etc. It is expected that the synergy of IT and production technologies will lead to the change in business models and a significant acceleration of innovative development at all stages from the development to the introduction into production of new products. On the basis of the National Technical University "Dniprovska Polytechnic", the direction of training students under the educational program "Technologies of virtual and augmented reality in mechanical engineering" specialty 133 Industrial mechanical engineering has been launched. The training of specialists with methodological and practical skills in the field of modern technologies of virtual and augmented reality is extremely important for the implementation of the Industry 4.0 strategy.
FOWLES'S THE FRENCH LIEUTENANT'S WOMAN: BEYOND THE (IM)POSSIBILITY OF KNOWING THE PAST
Authors: Ninčetović Nataša
Published: April 2024

This paper will explore the importance of history and its relationship with fiction in the new-historicalgenre, with special reference to John Fowles’s The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1969). Although Fowles himselfdoes not want to depict this novel as historical, the interpretation of the novel from the perspective of newhistoricismdemonstrates that history and the possibility of knowing the past are very important concerns for Fowles.The French Lieutenant’s Woman is generally viewed by critics as an exemplary historiographic metafiction. Still,we offer evidence that this novel represents a neo-Victorian (a subgenre of new-historical) novel which both followsthe conventions of a classical historical novel and violates these conventions. Despite the fact that the novel suggeststhat the notion of history as a discipline based on facts becomes problematic, it at the same time implies thathistorical knowledge may be attained. As it follows from the novel, history should not be seen as linear,uninterrupted and certain, but as heterogeneous and unstable. The contemporary concept of history encompasses anumber of versions and dimensions of the past, which is the very condition of historical knowledge. As a typicalnew-historical novel, The French Lieutenant’s Woman emphasizes the link between history and fiction. The novelimplies that they are based upon similar principles. According to Fowles, history has many various uses. This meansthat the author’s intent is not only to illuminate similarities, differences or superiority of past and present, but tohighlight certain concerns which permeate all historical and literary epochs, such as freedom, duty, sexuality, amisunderstanding between the sexes. In other words, this novel suggests that history for Fowles is horizontal ratherthan vertical. Moreover, Sarah and Charles may be interpreted as characters who attempt to transcend history. Theirlove story, choices and dilemmas are perceived as timeless, eternal, and their evolution consists of rejecting imposedroles, labels and molds in favor of reaching the state of existential awareness. In doing so, they become free from theconstraints of history, not willing to shape their lives upon the principles of narrative, which determine both historyand fiction. Reading The French Lieutenant’s Woman proves to be a learning experience. Fowles’s intention is toinspire the reader to abandon conventional reading and take part in the creation of the novel. This novel is anexemplary participatory fiction since the three possible endings invite the reader to assign his own meaning to thestory and fill in the gaps that Fowles deliberately leaves.
VERBAL SHORT-TERM IMPAIRMENT IN DYSLEXIA
Authors: Zdravkova Vaska
Published: April 2024

Verbal short-term memory impairment is one of the most consistently associated deficits observed indevelopmental reading disorders such as dyslexia. The mechanisms involved in the short-term retention ofinformation for serial tasks may be shared across domains of short-term memory, such as verbal and visuospatialshort-term memory. Few studies have addressed the nature of verbal short-term impairment, particularly with regardto the possibility of temporary serial storage of information. A short-term memory serial order impairment appearsto occur for the retention of verbal and visuospatial sequence information. Impairment in the serial ordering of shorttermmemory is not a characteristic of every individual dyslexic subject and is not specific to dyslexia. Futurestudies should determine whether verbal short-term serial order memory impairment is a risk factor that, inassociation with a deficit in phonological processing, may lead to dyslexia or whether verbal short-term serial ordermemory impairment reflects related deficits unrelated to dyslexia. The purpose of this article is to consider theimplications for dyslexia of one aspect of short-term memory, memory for serialization
Posconflicto y políticas públicas de formación para el trabajo en Colombia
Authors:   , Carrillo Valderrama Paola Andrea
Published: April 2024

Esta investigación tuvo como objeto analizar las políticas públicas en la formación para el trabajo en Colombia y comprender sus formas de procesamiento en jóvenes que fueron desplazados por la violencia a partir del análisis de caso del SENA ATLÁNTICO en el marco del “posconflicto” (2016-2020). Desde un enfoque cualitativo de corte fenomenológico, se realizó un estudio de caso con un diseño estratégico o intencional conformado por diez aprendices entre 15 y 24 años de edad, matriculados en programas de educación superior de nivel tecnológico, que buscó captar las particularidades y la complejidad de la dinámica de interacción entre políticas públicas, jóvenes desplazados y formación para el trabajo. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a informantes clave y análisis documental. Como resultado, caracterizamos las políticas públicas de formación para el trabajo en el periodo del posconflicto, entendimos las particularidades y las vivencias singulares de cada sujeto en cuanto a la experiencia del desplazamiento forzado y al proceso de formación para el trabajo, e identificamos las principales dificultades que afrontaron para transitar exitosamente el periodo de formación. Esta reconstrucción permitió comprender la dinámica de implementación de las políticas públicas en la formación para el trabajo desde la perspectiva de enfoque diferencial e inserción laboral de los aprendices. Los resultados mostraron que el posconflicto acentuó el marco de adopción de políticas públicas por parte del Estado que promueven el acceso preferente a la educación desde el reconocimiento de las características particulares y las necesidades diferenciadas de la población víctima de desplazamiento forzoso. Observamos que existen tensiones entre la voluntad instituyente y los mecanismos concretos para su implementación dada la autonomía de las instituciones receptoras de dichas políticas. Advertimos que la comprensión de las diferencias de la población desplazada favorecería el procesamiento del trauma, del estigma, así como la promoción de estados emocionales favorables al aprendizaje, motivando la permanencia y graduación.
Income Inequality by Gender in Malaysia
Authors: Cheong Jia Qi , Narayanan Suresh
Published: April 2024

Objective - Studies related to the distribution of income are very important for national development as they are related to efforts to reduce the gender earnings disparity. Women have overcome many challenges within the labour market, but gender income differentials persist in Malaysia.
Methodology/Technique —Reducing gender income differentials is one ingredient for sustained economic growth. This article examines the gender income distribution in several submarkets within the Malaysian labour market and discusses some initiatives to reduce income disparities therein. The data used here were drawn from the Department of Statistics and cover the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019.
Findings - Data show evidence that there exists gender earning disparity in Malaysia along the lines of education, specifically tertiary education, and ethnicity, specifically in Indian and Chinese communities.
Novelty - This paper proposed a few policy recommendations with the hope that they will aid in the effort of reducing gender income differentials, which are a critical share of the country's human capital development.
Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: M41. M49,
Keywords: Differentials, Gender, Income, Labour, Malaysia.
Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Cheong, J.Q; Narayanan, S. (2024). Income Inequality by Gender in Malaysia, Acc. Fin. Review, 8(4), 01 – 10. https://doi.org/10.35609/afr.2024.8.4(1)
Disentangling the influence of female directors in the banking industry
Authors: Adamu Idris Adamu , Tyasari Irma , Abubakar Ahmad Haruna
Published: April 2024

Objective - This study examined the effect of female directors and their banking expertise on corporate reputation in Nigeria.
Methodology/Technique – This study employs ordinary least square regression on sample data from 2009 to 2018. The sample consists of 11 banks from 2009 to 2018, which resulted in 110 observations of the listed banks from the main floor of the NSE market. The data used in the study were extracted from Bloomberg DataStream.
Findings—In line with our hypothesis, we documented that female directors on the board and female directors with banking expertise are positively related to corporate reputation, suggesting that female directors on the board and with banking expertise led to a higher corporate reputation.
Novelty - Our findings add to the existing body of literature on gender and corporate reputation. as well as resource dependency theory. The findings also corroborate the existing CBN policy on gender diversity. Hence, the study's findings offer additional awareness to the corporate stakeholders.
Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: M14, M19.
Keywords: Female directors, female directors' banking expertise, and corporate reputation.
Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Adamu, I.A; Tyasari, I; Abubakar, A.H. (2024). Disentangling the influence of female directors in the banking industry, Acc. Fin. Review, 8(4), 11 – 22. https://doi.org/10.35609/afr.2024.8.4(2)
Fractional Reasoning with Representation: Insights from Malaysia
Authors: Kamaruddin Nur Ikhwany Hj , Hoon Teoh Sian , Hong Joseph Boon Zik
Published: April 2024

Objective - Fractional reasoning is a crucial aspect of mathematical understanding fundamental in various mathematical concepts, real-world applications, and higher-level mathematical skills. Comprehending and working with fractions through various strategies, such as representation, is essential for students to develop a solid foundation in mathematics. However, fractional reasoning remains challenging in classroom teaching and learning since it requires deep understanding.
Methodology/Technique – The current issue is a more comprehensive and conceptually grounded approach to foster a deeper acquisition of fractional reasoning strategies. Hence, this study aims to investigate to what extent primary school pupils develop fractional reasoning strategies to solve related problems, specifically for fractions of an area and fractions of a set of objects. A case study was conducted to interview eight primary school pupils from Perak (in Malaysia) for the data collection.
Finding – The participants' solutions were observed to triangulate the interview data. In the content analysis, the identification of codes was carried out. Their findings revealed that the participants relied on strategies of representation methods of enactive and symbolic representations when working on fractions of an area.
Novelty – This study introduces a novel perspective by emphasising that the identified fractional reasoning strategies are not isolated skills. The primary school pupils predominantly employed enactive and symbolic representations for fractions of an area, while favouring symbolic representations when reasoning fractions for a set of objects. These insights offer valuable guidance to educators, suggesting that a varied instructional approach, incorporating real-world contexts, can contribute to a more profound and versatile comprehension of fractions across diverse mathematical scenarios.

Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: I26, I29
Keywords: Representation, Enactive, Symbolic, Fractions, Fractional Reasoning
Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Kamaruddin, N.I.H; Hoon, T.S; Hong, J.B.Z. (2024). Fractional Reasoning with Representation: Insights from Malaysia, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 12(1), 01–14. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2024.12.1(1)
Procurement Issues in the Indonesian Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Industry
Authors: Fahriza Basri , Shuib Adibah , Mohamed Wan Mazlina Wan
Published: April 2024

Objective - This study addresses the escalating challenges in aircraft component procurement within Indonesia's aviation industry.
Methodology/Technique – To achieve this objective, an in-depth literature review was conducted, exploring diverse facets such as geographical challenges, parts availability intricacies, supplier preferences, quality assurance, time and pricing dynamics, customs clearance challenges, and cost management strategies within the realm of Indonesian Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The research methodologically involved 30 participants from various MRO companies affiliated with the Indonesia Aircraft Maintenance Services Association (IAMSA). Subsequently, PLS-SEM analysis was employed to establish the robust reliability and validity of the study, revealing significant relationships that underscored the crucial impact of lead time on Preferred Suppliers and Procurement Process Performance.
Finding – The Analysis revealed significant relationships, emphasizing the crucial impact of lead time on Preferred Suppliers and Procurement Process Performance within the Indonesian Aviation MRO sector.
Novelty – This study provides nuanced insights for refining procurement strategies and enhancing operational efficiency within the dynamic Indonesian Aviation MRO sector, contributing to the ongoing discourse and offering a holistic understanding of key factors influencing the procurement landscape.

Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: L11, L16, L42
Keywords: Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Indonesia, Procurement
Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Fahriza, B; Shuib, A; Mohamed, W.M.W. (2024). Procurement Issues in the Indonesian Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Industry, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 12(1), 34–43. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2024.12.1(4)
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Unveiling the Influence of Entrepreneurial Competencies and Social Networking on Women Entrepreneurs Performance
Authors: Angrenani Ariani Dewi , Mentari Rona , Hermawan Xaviera Lovieta , Rohman Abdul
Published: April 2024

Objective – This research was motivated by data from the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in 2022 that stated the number of MSMEs continues to increase from year to year, even reaching 99% of the total number of existing business sectors and the data from Central Statistics Agency (BPS) along with a survey by Bank Indonesia that indicate approximately 64.5% or around 37 million MSMEs in Indonesia are run by women.
Methodology/Technique – Previous studies on women entrepreneurs’ performance had limitations regarding sectors considered and variables. Thus, this study analyzed factors that influenced women entrepreneurs in Java Island. This research has contributed original insights into the factors influencing the performance of women entrepreneurs, particularly within the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector, encompassing a broader scope of analysis. This study is quantitative research on 295 respondents and was analyzed by SmartPls 4.0 Software.
Findings – The study found that while entrepreneurial skills had some influence on entrepreneurial competencies and women entrepreneurs’ performance, the significance was limited.
Novelty – Furthermore, social networking significantly influenced women entrepreneurs’ performance, but social networking had not significantly influenced meditating variable. Ultimately, entrepreneurial competencies had not significantly influenced women entrepreneurs’ performance.
Type of Paper: Empirical
JEL Classification: G02, G19.
Keywords: Women entrepreneurs' performance, social networking, entrepreneurial skills, entrepreneurial competencies.
Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Angrenani, A.D; Mentari, R; Hermawan, X.L; Rohman, A. (2024). Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Unveiling the Influence of Entrepreneurial Competencies and Social Networking on Women Entrepreneurs Performance, J. Fin. Bank. Review, 8(4), 17 – 26. https://doi.org/10.35609/jfbr.2024.8.4(2)