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CONCORDÂNCIA ENTRE O CONSUMO DE VAPES E AS TAXAS DE EVALI NO BRASIL: UMA REVISÃO CIENTÍFICA
Authors: SILVA PALOMA RAIANE DA , ALVES ANA CLÁUDIA DA SILVA , MOURA LUIZY DRIELLY DA SILVA , SILVA ERICK VIANA DA , FREITA VIRGÍNIA CÉLIA PESSOA DE
Published: January 2025

A popularização dos cigarros eletrônicos, também conhecidos como vapes, deu-se pela promessa de redução dos riscos causados pelo consumo de cigarros tradicionais, apesar de tal proposta, pesquisas apontam essa alternativa como mais prejudicial que o próprio tabaco. Os usuários desses dispositivos apresentam uma lesão pulmonar característica, descoberta em 2015, que recebe a sigla EVALI em inglês, com o significado: “E-cigarette or Vaping produtc use-Associated Lung Injury.” ou Lesão Pulmonar Associada ao Uso de Cigarros Eletrônicos. Além de relatarem, também, queimaduras e intoxicação. O Brasil participou da lista de primeiros países a proibir a comercialização e propaganda de qualquer eletrônico que tenha como objetivo o fumo, com presença de nicotina ou não, sendo a Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa) a responsável através da Resolução RDC 46/2009. O acesso à saúde disponibilizado pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) apresenta-se essencial para o controle epidemiológico da EVALI no Brasil, visto que sua forma de diagnóstico se baseia no uso de exames por imagens e exames sanguíneos, ofertados de forma gratuita pelo SUS. O objetivo desse artigo foi apontar a presença de trabalhos científico acerca da concordância entre taxas de consumo de vapes e taxas de EVALI no Brasil no período 2015-2024. Seguiu uma abordagem quantitativa com pesquisa bibliográfica nos bancos de dados: “PubMed” “Scielo” “Google Acadêmico” e nas revistas “National Library of Medicine”, “Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia” e “Brazilian Journal of Health Care”. Com a ajuda de dados públicos disponibilizados pelo DATASUS sobre taxa de mortalidade e dados da ANVISA acerca da RDC 46/2009. Utilizou-se os seguintes descritores: “cigarros eletrônicos lesão pulmonar Brasil", "EVALI Brasil’’, ‘’Diagnostico EVALI", “Lesão pulmonar vape” e "radiodiagnóstico cigarro eletrônico", no período de 2015, data em que a EVALI teve sua primeira aparição na literatura até o mês de agosto de 2024. Foram encontrados 568 artigos em solo brasileiro que citam a EVALI de alguma forma, motivo pelo qual demostra um conhecimento ainda limitado quando em comparação com outros países. É observada uma desproporção entre as taxas, não compatível com o que se é observado mundialmente que pode ser ocasionada por uma subnotificação assim como diz a Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia e a Associação Médica Brasileira. Ou pela dificuldade de diagnostico causada pelo padrão de vidro fosco presente na tomografia computadorizada como diz Matos (2020). Sugere-se novos estudos que busquem entender se há uma subnotificação no país a fim de responder porque no Brasil há poucos casos de EVALI comparados ao número de usuário.
Space-Frequency Processing Methods for Satellite Navigation Signals
Authors: Tsarik V. I.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. Quite low power of the global satellite navigation systems’ useful informational signals near the Earth surface along with an ongoing noticeable increase of the number of easily available and efficient portable means of blocking wideband energetic interference radiation make the problem of radionavigational satellite devices antijamming capabilities improvement especially relevant both from practical and scientific points of view. Therefore, the goal of this research was to increase the antijamming capabilities of the global satellite navigation systems via processing of the corresponding receiving apparatus’ input signals by special spatial filters. To achieve the work goal the scientific task of researching on the antijamming capability improvement in radionavigational devices by means of space-frequency signal processing was solved.

The methods used. During the research, different spatial signal processing algorithms were considered, among them both the ones functioning without any information about interference situation, external with respect to the receiving radionavigational system, and the ones using the knowledge about the number and relative disposition of the jamming sources. Additionally different methods of interference sources number and angular directions finding were studied, as well as modern cost function optimization algorithms which are used for signal sources’ location determination.

Scientific novelty of this work consists of usage of new algorithms that implement separate signal processing stages and that provide necessary information to the filtering algorithms during the problem solution, as well as of combining known methods with new approaches to their design.

The results. During the scientific task solution, the performance quality metrics comparison was carried out for all the considered algorithms via the computer modeling method that employed recordings of real satellite navigational signals with addition of varying number of uncorrelated energetic interferences sources. As a result of modeling, the performance quality measure values were obtained for all the investigated algorithms and the comparative analysis thereof was conducted, at the end whereof the methods with the best characteristics were picked out.

The significance of the work results consists of possibility of using the considered algorithms in real antijamming satellite navigation devices design.
Soft Biometrics for Authentication and Identification Hand Based on the Use of the Keyboard
Authors: Alotoum Y.M. A.A. , Krasov A. V.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. Nowadays, technological systems, artificial intelligence, the general availability of the Internet and penetration into the systems of banks, institutions and social networks have become a studied science and are accessible to all groups and ages. One of the main tasks was to provide a system for protecting confidential information from hackers, as well as easy access to authentication and identification of users. Biometric systems came to the fore, including mouse movement dynamics and keystroke dynamics, which reveal the typing style and mouse movement of each person. Soft biometrics is an interesting and inexpensive biometric method that does not require additional equipment. The system identifies a person based on the input information they enter in a special column. Hand identification dynamics falls into the category of behavioral soft biometrics, that is, the user's patterns reflect the individual program of actions that he follows when using the site.

The goal of this article the purpose of this work is to improve the security level by creating a function that will strengthen the authentication system and improve the iron gate

Методы исследования. In carrying out the work, methods of analysis and synthesis, theories of algorithms, laws of kinematics, neural networks, keystroke dynamics and soft biometrics were used.

Results. A method for extracting dynamic characteristics of keystrokes is described. A neural network is created and a threshold value is determined for identifying the type of typing hand.

Scientific novelty. Unlike known authentication methods, the proposed method is used to determine the typing hand on the keyboard through a neural network using the laws of kinematics, soft biometrics and extracting the dynamics of keystrokes in order to determine the value and accuracy of determining the type of typing hand.

Significance. The proposed solution allows to increase the security of user authentication, increase the speed of implementation and reduce the cost. The results obtained in the work are positive and can be used in the near future. In turn, soft biometric measurements depend on human behavioral patterns, which complicates user falsification. It is difficult to imitate typing behavior, since it is ballistic (semi-autonomous), which makes behavioral information valuable as a soft and sensitive biometric method.
The Resampling Methods Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Signal’s Demodulator Implementation
Authors: Brusin E. A.
Published: January 2025

Relevance. The direct spread spectrum signals are widely used in navigation and communication systems recently. These signals prevail in modern satellite navigation systems and are used in various communication systems with code division multiplexing in particularly. In this regard, the tasks of building direct spread spectrum signals’ demodulators have the key importance. Mach importance in the construction of demodulators is the problem chip rate variability.

The purpose of the study is to propose a demodulator structure focused on solving this problem.

Methods. The research is based on computer modeling methods.

Decision. The paper proposes an approach to the construction of the direct spread spectrum signal’s demodulators based on modern methods of digital signal processing. It is shown that the main advantage of the proposed approach is the possibility of rebuilding the variable chip rate demodulators. Based on the results obtained, a scheme for the direct spread spectrum signals demodulator using resampling methods is proposed. Resampling, in turn, is implemented on the basis of polynomial interpolation using Lagrange polynomials. The structure of the resampler is proposed, similar to the structure of an interpolating filter with a finite impulse response. The presented simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Novelty. It seems that the currently common methods of implementing direct spread spectrum signal in terms of delay synchronization do not sufficiently meet modern requirements. The implementation of delay synchronization schemes based on resampling is practically not discussed in well-known works. At the same time, modern methods and devices of digital signal processing make it possible to ensure an effective hardware implementation of the scheme in question. In this context, the approach proposed in the paper to the construction of demodulators seems to be very relevant.

Significance. The results of the work can be used in the construction with direct spread spectrum signals’ demodulators for a wide range of communication and navigation systems. The synchronous sampling structure proposed in this paper is very promising, especially for variable chip rate demodulators.
Influence of organic solvents on the results of immunoenzyme determination of herbicide butachlor: selection of sample preparation modes
Authors: Berlina A. N. , Smirnova N. I. , Komova N. S. , Serebrennikova K. V. , Zherdev A. V. , Dzantiev B. B.
Published: January 2025

The influence of organic solvents such as methanol and acetonitrile on the results of immunodetermination of butachlor in samples of rice and rice products was studied. The schemes of enzyme immunoassay using: (a) native antiserum containing specific antibodies to butachlor and antispecies antibodies labeled with horseradish peroxidase, and (b) biotinylated specific antibodies and streptavidin labeled with peroxidase are considered. The close values of IC10 (0.77 and 0.68 ng/ml, respectively) and working range (2.6–165 and 2.4–192 ng/ml, respectively) were established for the two schemes, when analyzing in a mixture of phosphate buffer and methanol 85 : 15%. For the second scheme, the detection of butachlor in samples of rice and food products based on it is shown at a level of 80–132% of the administered amount of the analyte. The comparison of sample preparation methods allows us to recommend the extraction of butachlor with hexane with redissolution of the dry residue in a buffer with 15% methanol, or the preparation of a methanol extract followed by a 6-fold dilution with a buffer solution.
УПРАВЛІННЯ КОНКУРЕНТНИМ ПОТЕНЦІАЛОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА В УМОВАХ ДЕСТАБІЛІЗАЦІЇ ЗОВНІШНЬОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА
Authors: ЗАКУСИЛО Вадим , ГАВЛОВСЬКА Наталія , КРУК Сергій , ДЗИГОВСЬКИЙ Богдан
Published: January 2025

У статті досліджено ключові складові конкурентного потенціалу підприємства як важливого елементу стратегічного управління. Розглянуто теоретичні основи формування конкурентного потенціалу, його структурні компоненти та чинники, що визначають здатність підприємства адаптуватися до змін у ринковому середовищі. Проаналізовано основні підходи до управління конкурентним потенціалом, такі як ресурсний, компетентнісний, інноваційний, стратегічний, ринковий та інформаційний, акцентуючи увагу на їхній ролі в підвищенні конкурентоспроможності.У статті висвітлено взаємозв'язки між ключовими складовими конкурентного потенціалу: виробничим, інноваційним, інформаційним, маркетинговим, трудовим, управлінським і фінансовим потенціалами. Особливу увагу приділено їх інтеграції та гармонійному розвитку як умові досягнення довгострокових конкурентних переваг. Автор підкреслює важливість ефективного управління ресурсами, використання інноваційних технологій та стратегічного планування у створенні стійких ринкових позицій.У статті досліджено середовище, яке оточує підприємство і складається із середовища завдань / рішень (частина зовнішнього середовища, яка безпосередньо впливає на діяльність підприємства) та зовнішнього середовища (складається з низки факторів, які знаходяться поза прямим контролем підприємства, але мають істотний вплив на його діяльність). Проаналізовано підходи до управління конкурентним потенціалом підприємства, зокрема ресурсний, компетентісний, інноваційний, системний, стратегічний, ринковий (маркетинговий), інформаційний тощо. Наведено процес управління конкурентним потенціалом підприємства, починаючи від аналізу та планування і закінчуючи моніторингом і коригуванням дій.
An update on the strategies and procedures of enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with eating disorders
Authors: Dalle Grave Riccardo , Calugi Simona , Sartirana Massimiliano
Published: January 2025

Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) has shown efficacy in treating adults with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and has been successfully adapted for use with adolescents with eating disorders. Multiple cohort studies involving adolescents aged between 12 and 19 years have evaluated the effectiveness of CBT-E in younger populations. The promising results from these studies have led the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to recommend CBT for eating disorders in adolescents. CBT-E offers several advantages for adolescent patients. Its collaborative nature is particularly well suited to engaging ambivalent young patients that are in a very egosyntonic phase of their eating disorder. Additionally, the transdiagnostic scope of CBT-E is a significant benefit, as it can address a wide range of eating disorders commonly seen in adolescents. This article provides an updated overview of the core strategies and procedures tailored to younger patients undergoing CBT-E, highlighting recent modifications. It also underscores the key differences between the adolescent and adult versions of CBT-E, ensuring that the treatment is appropriately customized to meet the specific needs of adolescent patients.
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Accountable Talk Model: Trends, Influential Works, and Key Contributors
Authors: Yalçın Volkan
Published: January 2025

The primary objective of this study is to conduct a detailed examination of the accountable talk (AT) model through a bibliometric analysis of 37 publications sourced from the SCOPUS database. The secondary goals include exploring collaborations among authors working on this model, identifying the most influential authors and reference articles, determining the most frequently used keywords, and analyzing recent research trends. The analyses were carried out using a visualization program, with visualizations evaluated based on quantity indicators, quality indicators, and structural indicators. The findings reveal that Lauren B. Resnick is the most influential author, with the article “Deliberative discourse idealized and realized: Accountable talk in the classroom and in civic life” (2008) serving as the key reference for this model. Lauren B. Resnick and Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim are recognized as the most collaborative authors in the field. The keyword analysis highlights "dialogic teaching" and "classroom discourse" as the most frequently used terms. Additionally, the research interests of these authors primarily revolve around teacher professional development and the software analysis of talk moves.
Validation of the Movement System Impairment-based Classification Model for Females Susceptible to Low Back Pain
Authors:   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran., Tabatabaei Molazi Fatemeh , Rajabi Reza ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran., Karimizadeh Ardakani Mohammad ,   Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran., Mahdian Rahil ,   Department of Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Published: January 2025

Background and Aims Based on the kinesiopathologic concept of movement, the corrective strategies targeting the altered movement and postural patterns can prevent the onset of musculoskeletal pains. Before planning any measure, the specialists need an accurate identification of movement and postural impairments predisposing the individual to a specific musculoskeletal pain. There are conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of a specific corrective intervention for the prevention of low back pain (LBP). There is a classification system named movement system impairment (MSI) developed by Sahrmann. No previous study has been conducted to validate this system for preventive measures of LBP. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the construct validity of this model in females susceptible to LBP.
Methods In this study, 250 females aged 18-75 with transient LBP (based on a VAS score >10 during a 30-min prolonged standing procedure), were examined by two corrective exercise specialists. The principal component analysis (PCA) was used to derive proposed LBP categories. Factor loadings in the component matrix were assessed to identify the factors for each component. Five configured components were compared with the five LBP categories proposed by the MSI
Results The five derived components were extension-rotation, flexion-rotation, flexion, rotation and extension-rotation. These five extracted components explained 87% of the total cumulative variance, equivalent to five MSI-based LBP categories.
Conclusion The MSI is a valid classification tool for preventive measures against LBP in females. Specialists can use this model for identification of females susceptible to movement and postural impairments, and take a positive step towards preventing LBP by modifying these impairments before the onset of pain.
Impact of peer dynamics and only-child experience on academic motivation among Chinese international graduate students in the U.S.
Authors: Wang Chang , Mireles-Rios Rebeca
Published: January 2025

Chinese international graduate students (CIGs), growing up without siblings, under China’s One-Child policy, are particularly impacted by peer dynamics. This study explored the influence of peer dynamics and family structure on the academic motivation of CIGs in the U.S., using Bandura’s self-efficacy theory as a framework. A single-case study approach involved six in-depth interviews. Findings showed that CIGs, with high academic self-efficacy, favor limited and balanced peer interactions, forming deep connections with co-national peers while maintaining primarily academic interactions with host and other international peers. These diverse interactions affect academic motivation both positively and negatively, with personality traits playing a crucial role in shaping these peer interactions.
Innovative approaches to improving the barrier properties of natural sausage casings
Authors: Simonova I. , Drachuk U. , Halukh B. , Basarab I. , Koval H. , Nutskovskyi Y.
Published: January 2025

This article explores the potential to enhance the quality of natural sausage casings through treatment with aqueous extracts derived from plant materials, specifically oak bark, cinquefoil roots, and common tormentil roots. Natural casings are essential in sausage production, providing a protective barrier against external factors, maintaining the shape of the product, and contributing to its long-term preservation. Due to their importance, improving the functional properties of natural casings is a priority in the food industry, particularly for ensuring product safety and extending shelf life. The primary goal of this study is to investigate how these plant-based extracts, applied at various concentrations (5:100; 10:100; 15:100), affect the fat permeability, vapor permeability, and water permeability of pork intestines used as natural casings. These properties are crucial for the casings' overall barrier performance, which directly influences the quality and shelf life of the final product. The experimental results demonstrated that using the proposed extracts improves the structural integrity of the casings by enhancing the collagen matrix, thereby positively influencing their permeability characteristics. Specifically, the study found that the highest fat permeability was achieved with the tormentil root extract at a concentration of 10:100, which resulted in a 48.43 % increase. A comparable result was observed with oak bark extract at the same concentration, showing a 45.81% increase in fat permeability. In terms of vapor permeability, the study showed that the highest values were recorded when treating the casings with cinquefoil root extract at a concentration of 10:100, leading to an increase of 0.74 %. Furthermore, all the plant-based extracts had a beneficial effect on water permeability, reducing it across the board. This reduction in water permeability suggests an enhancement of the casings' barrier properties, making them more effective in preventing moisture loss and fat leakage during the production and storage processes. In conclusion, the use of aqueous plant extracts, particularly from oak bark, cinquefoil, and tormentil, represents a promising approach to improving the functional properties of natural sausage casings. These extracts not only strengthen the collagen structure but also enhance the casings' fat, vapor, and water permeability properties, making them more resilient and better suited for modern food production needs.
Features of yogurt technology with germinated grains
Authors: Skulska I. V. , Tsisaryk O. Y. , Kishai R. Yu. , Horobets O. M. , Levchenko Yu. V.
Published: January 2025

Among the wide assortment of dairy products, a special role is played by high-protein fermented milk products – yogurts, the production and assortment of which must be significantly increased. It is yogurts that are in great demand among the population as a light, complete snack, and they have long since become components of various dishes. Therefore, we consider it expedient to expand the range of such a necessary fermented milk product as yogurt by adding sprouted cereal grains to its composition, as the need to consume nutritionally complete products is growing and there is a need to create dairy products with a new, improved composition. The work presents the technology of making yogurt using germinated grains of cereal crops of the “CHOICE” company. Yogurt is made according to the classical technology, the bacterial preparation YoFlex Creamy 2.0 and Premium 2.0 was used for the fermentation of the normalized mixture. 4 samples of yogurt were obtained: Control, sample 1 – using an additive in the amount of 3 %, sample 2 – using an additive in the amount of 6 %, sample 3 – using an additive in the amount of 10 %. A study of dairy raw materials for compliance with the requirements of current regulatory documentation was carried out, as well as a study of the finished product – yogurt with sprouted cereal grains for compliance of organoleptic, physico-chemical and microbiological indicators with the requirements of the Standard. The titrated acidity in milk was determined according to DSTU 3624-92 “Milk and dairy products. Titrometric methods of determining acidity”. The active acidity of milk and yogurt was measured with an electronic pH meter “Muttler Toledo MP220” and according to GOST 19881-74 “Potentiometric analyzers for controlling the pH of milk and products. General technical conditions”. Organoleptic indicators were determined according to DSTU 3662: 2018 “Cow's milk. Procurement requirements”. Determination of protein, lactose, mass fraction of fat and density of milk was carried out on the “Ecomilk” device. The general rules of sampling were carried out according to DSTU IDF 117B:2003. Acidity, as well as organoleptic indicators and safety indicators were controlled in the finished product. It was established that the optimal percentage of the use of sprouted grains is 6 %, because such a percentage has a positive effect on the formation of the taste and aroma of yogurt, which is very important for the consumer. We recommend consuming yogurt within 12–14 days, as yogurt loses its qualities and safety characteristics in the future.
Sensory characteristics of fat-and-oil products obtained from different grape cultivars
Authors: Kotliar Ye. , Iegorov B. , Levchuk I.
Published: January 2025

Fat-and oil products were obtained from different grape cultivars with the use of the extra virgin technology. The object of analysis was a number of grape cultivars, sources of raw materials for fat-and-oil products from grape seeds. It was found promising to study the seeds of the following grape varieties (harvested in 2019, 2020, and 2021): Lydia, Isabella, Moldova, Baco, Odesa Black, Cabernet, and of the following blends: No. 1 – Muscat Blanc + Noah (50:50), No. 2 – Riesling + Chardonnay (50:50), and No. 3 – Chardonnay + Sukholimansky (50:50). These cultivars are the ones most commonly used in the winemaking and canning industries. From the above samples, such fat-and-oil products were obtained as oil and oilcake, which underwent sensory investigation. The sensory evaluation results for the oils from various grape cultivars were as follows. For those harvested in 2019, the highest sensory score was that of Odesa Black (5.0) and Cabernet (5.0), the lowest – of blends No. 2 and No. 3 (4.9). For those harvested in 2020, the highest sensory score was that of Moldova and Odesa Black (5.0), the lowest – of Lydia (all parameters 4.9, clarity 4.8). For those harvested in 2021, the highest sensory score was that of Odesa Black (5.0), the lowest – of blend No. 1 (all parameters 4.7). The sensory evaluation results for the oilcake from grape seeds were as follows. For the seeds of grapes harvested in 2019, the highest sensory score was that of Odesa Black (5.0), the lowest – of blend No. 3 (4.7). For those harvested in 2020, the highest sensory score was that of Moldova and Odesa Black (5.0), the lowest – of Lydia (all parameters 4.9, clarity 4.8). For those harvested in 2021, Odesa Black was graded the highest (5.0), and blend No. 1 the lowest (all parameters 4.7). It is worth pointing out that the results for all fat-and-oil products (oilcake and oil) from seeds of different grape cultivars harvested in 2019–2021 were almost equally excellent by a complex of sensory parameters.  However, those for Odesa Black and Cabernet were the highest.
ANALYSIS OF MIGRATION PROCESSES AND MIGRATION POLICY IN THE COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE
Authors:   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Tsevukh Yuliia , Poliakova Tetiana ,   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University, Tymokhina Yuliia ,   Odesa I.I. Mechnikov National University
Published: January 2025

The migration policy of Eastern European countries is a complex and multifaceted system, deeply influenced by a range of economic, social, and political factors. This article explores the primary approaches these nations employ in managing immigration flows, examining the objectives, tools, and regulatory frameworks designed to ensure that the influx of migrants contributes positively to economic stability and social cohesion. Through analyzing the classification of migration policies, the study delves into how they impact employment rates, levels of unemployment, minimum wage standards, and the attraction of foreign direct investment. Economic indicators such as GDP per capita, FDI, employment, unemployment rate, minimum wage dynamics in Eastern European countries from 2001 to 2022 reflect economic growth and improvement in living standards, which affect migration processes. Therefore, special attention is given to the dynamics of these indicators and their influence on migration inflows to the Eastern Europe countries (such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovak Republic). Based on econometric modeling, we focused our attention on the impact of total level of employment, unemployment rate, minimum wage per month, GDP per capita, and FDI on the quantity of migration inflows. According to the simulation results, there’s a direct impact of the indicators of the level of employment, unemployment rate, minimum wages on immigration flows. It is explained by the current situation and economic growth of these group of countries and, as a consequence, the need for labor, especially in areas with a shortage of personnel. Additionally, the article considers the influence of external factors on migration policies and processes, including economic development and the geopolitical context, where regional conflicts often lead to increased migration flows. By examining these influences, the study highlights the increasing importance of adaptive and flexible migration policies in addressing both immediate labor shortages and long-term demographic challenges.
BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF ENTERPRISES IN POST-CONFLICT REGIONS: STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, Sydorenko Danyil
Published: January 2025

This article examines the management practices of business processes in post-conflict regions by analyzing case studies from different industries. Post-conflict settings present unique challenges for businesses, such as disrupted supply chains, political instability, and damaged infrastructure. However, these challenges also offer opportunities for growth and development, especially for businesses that can adapt their strategies and management practices to the local context. By analyzing examples from post-conflict regions, the study aims to identify successful strategies for managing business processes in such contexts and offer recommendations that can be implemented in similar situations, including Ukraine, as it seeks to recover from the impact of Russian armed aggression. Post-conflict regions are typically characterized by destroyed economic and social structures, weak governance, and damaged infrastructure. For businesses directly impacted by military actions, challenges include rebuilding production facilities, repairing supply chains, and retaining human resources. At the same time, the study argues that post-conflict environments present opportunities for innovation and transformation, particularly for enterprises that can offer employment and help revive local economies. Access to finance is critical to support recovery and expansion under these conditions, especially when markets are disorganized, and infrastructure is damaged. The article presents case studies from countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Rwanda, Iraq, and Colombia, demonstrating how businesses have navigated these challenging environments. The article identifies common challenges, including infrastructure damage, political instability, lack of access to finance, and shortages of skilled labor. It proposes strategies such as forming partnerships with international organizations, engaging with local communities, investing in training and capacity building, and adopting flexible risk management approaches. These strategies, although based on examples from specific countries, offer valuable lessons for Ukraine as it embarks on its post-conflict recovery. In addition, the article highlights the transformative potential of businesses in post-conflict regions and their role in economic recovery. The study recommends focusing on local partnerships, investing in human capital, and adopting flexible business models. Governments and international donors should create enabling environments by simplifying regulations and supporting infrastructure development, ensuring that business-led economic recovery can be both sustainable and inclusive.
ПРИНЦИП ПРОПОРЦІЙНОСТІ – ПРИНЦИП ПУБЛІЧНОГО ПРАВА
Authors: Марченко Андрій Романович
Published: January 2025

Останніми роками юридична наукова спільнота здебільшого досліджувала загальне коло питань, пов’язаних із проблематикою адміністративної юстиції. Такий стан речей зумовлений тим, що сам інститут адміністративної юстиції є досить складним, багатогранним, динамічним і суперечливим. Тому питання сучасних проблем застосування принципів адміністративного судочинства є актуальним і потребує більш детального розгляду. Принцип пропорційності можна вважати новим принципом судоустрою, який раніше розглядався деякими дослідниками процесу лише як ненормативний системний принцип здійснення правосуддя. На основі аналізу доктринальних положень та стану правового регулювання принцип пропорційності розглядається як вимога дотримання в адміністративній процедурі необхідного балансу між можливими негативними наслідками для прав, свобод та інтересів юридичної особи і цілями, що переслідуються застосуванням адміністративних санкцій на її користь. Принцип, про який йде мова, вимагає триступеневого дослідження, яке поділяється на встановлення відповідності заходу поставленій меті, необхідності самого заходу та пропорційності мети, з наданням пріоритету найм’якшому заходу, який в будь-якому випадку дозволяє досягти мети, що переслідується нормою. Це принцип мінімальних засобів, який є важливим орієнтиром для перевірки законності актів інституцій. Таким чином, невиправданим і, відповідно, караним з точки зору зловживання владою буде захід, який зачіпає приватну сферу і не виправданий конкретними і обґрунтованими потребами публічного інтересу.
ДОМАШНЄ НАСИЛЬСТВО КРІЗЬ ПРИЗМУ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОГО ТА МІЖНАРОДНОГО ЗАКОНОДАВСТВА
Authors: Мельник Тетяна Миколаївна
Published: January 2025

Стаття присвячена дослідженню питання «домашнього насильства» як негативного соціального явища через призму національного та міжнародного законодавства. Звертається увага на те, що домашнє насильство залишається й надалі чутливою та болючою темою сьогодення, яка здатна зруйнувати внутрішньосімейні, міжособистісні та соціальні відносини, впливаючи на всі без винятку демографічні групи та, навіть, може стати причиною смерті. Відтак виникає особлива потреба ефективного його попередження, оперативного реагування на насильницькі посягання, а також визначення й вивчення безпосередніх чинників, котрі провокують виникнення цього негативного соціального явища у суспільстві та у сім’ях зокрема, у тому числі, й в умовах російської агресії. Акцент робиться на тому, що з моменту введення правового режиму воєнного стану в національному законодавстві відбуваються зміни, які зумовлені ним. Зокрема, виключно після початку збройної російської агресії відбувається ратифікація Стамбульської конвенції, яку по праву називають «міжнародним визнаним еталоном», оскільки вона встановлює високі стандарти захисту прав жінок як невід’ємної частини прав людини та європейських цінностей. Наводиться статистика кількості справ про домашнє насильство, які було зареєстровано в 2021–2024 роках в Україні, а також в США та Нідерландах. Наголос робиться на те, що зміст поняття «домашнє насильство» розкривається через довготривалі відносини між рідними/близькими людьми, котрі пов’язані між собою родинними зв’язками й спільним побутом. З огляду на проведене дослідження, автором сформовано трактування такого негативного соціального явища як «домашнє насильство». Пропонується українському законодавцю організувати системне навчання для співробітників правоохоронних органів з метою належного застосування національного та міжнародного законодавства у сфері протидії домашньому насильству.
Il turismo fluviale in Veneto: un'analisi delle potenzialità attraverso strumenti GIS1
Authors: Zecchin Lisa , Castiglioni Benedetta , Ferrarese Francesco
Published: January 2025

La promozione del turismo fluviale come nuova forma di turismo lento sta ricevendo notevole interesse. Ai fini della redazione del Piano della Portualità Turistica della Regione del Veneto, sono stati avviati alcuni studi utili alla costruzione di un'offerta turistica legata ai corsi d'acqua. Si presentano qui i risultati di una mappatura delle risorse locali e si discute un "indice di potenziale turistico" costruito su dati georeferenziati, analizzandone l'efficacia e i limiti.
I "percorsi ecclesiali" delle chiese pentecostali africane: il caso di Torino
Authors: Massenz Giulia
Published: January 2025

L'articolo si basa sul concetto di housing pathways di Clapham (2002) per analizzare i modelli insediativi del pentecostalismo africano a Torino, alla luce della caratteristica di mobilità territoriale di questo segmento religioso in Italia. I risultati sono tre "percorsi ecclesiali" distinti fra loro dal tipo di movimento nello spazio cittadino e le attitudini dei pastori. Oltre ad approfondire le specificità del gruppo, l'articolo accenna a riflessioni in tema di pianificazione territoriale.
La Verna Convent's accounting and non-accounting systems: Identifying the convent's stakeholders, their mutual relations, and their engagement in value creation
Authors: Vannini Ilaria Elisa , Sibilio Barbara
Published: January 2025

Introduction: This paper deals with the Franciscan convent of La Verna and addresses an under-researched aspect: identification of its stakeholders, the relationships between them and the convent, and their engagement in creating moral, spiritual, and religious values. Aim of the work: This paper contributes to the historical literature on accounting and non-accounting systems as support in identifying a religious institution's stakeholders and revealing the reciprocal relationships between it and its stakeholders. Methodological approach: This study employs a qualitative research method to explore, from both primary and secondary sources, the accounting and nonaccounting systems of the La Verna convent over the fifteenth century. Main findings: Thorough research into the sources revealed a varied system of accounting and non-accounting records for the chosen case study, enabling the exploration of the evolution during the fifteenth century of the typology of stakeholders, nature of the relationships between convent and its stakeholders, and their engagement in creating intangible values. Originality: By elaborating and interpreting the information gleaned from pri- mary and secondary sources. first, the study investigates the causes that contributed to the discontinuous evolution of La Verna's convent during the fifteenth century, which was always marked by the search for consonance with its stakeholders of moral, spiritual and religious interests and expectations. Second, it addresses a less-explored aspect: identifying the convent's ‘active' stakeholders, compilation of two lists of stakeholder groups related with the convent, and construction of two stakeholder maps, both lists and maps referring to the beginning and the end of the fifteenth century. Third, the study identifies the predominantly intangible values created and achieved by the convent and its stakeholders as a result of reciprocal relationships. As a novel contribution, a matrix was drawn, which, in qualitative terms and with reference to the end of the 1400s, provides multiple values generated by the relations between the convent and its stakeholders.
The evolution of labour market institutions in Europe and Asia: A focus on Italy, Singapore and Korea
Authors: Bottone Germana
Published: January 2025

The impact of institutional change upon the labour market is a topic hugely discussed in the literature. This paper investigates the evolution of labour market institutions in Italy, Singapore, and Korea to underline common features and differences. The three countries differ enormously for geographical and historical reasons and are located in two very unlike continent, Europe and Asia. Nevertheless, beyond geographical, historical and economic dissimilarities, Italy, Singapore and Korea show some common trend in their labour markets: an increase in precariousness and a drop in welfare provisions, as a consequence of the liberal reforms. In Europe, the failure of the welfare system brought about a change of direction towards workfare programs. In Asia, the industrial factory of the world, low-cost workers attract foreign investments, therefore, the weak segments of society, such as women, low skilled, migrants and young people found difficult to sign standard employment contracts. The comparative policy analysis aims at showing that a consensus on the mainstream economic thought supported by the international organisations (and stakeholders) has driven the evolution of labour market institutions in both Europe and Asia. Labour market deregulation has been depicted as a panacea, even if it was not the specific need of a given context. In addition, the comparative policy analysis is helpful to know and deepen the "best practices" adopted all over the world, in order to develop and implement mission-oriented public policies in the European labour market.
Relazioni tra settore pubblico e privato nel processo strategico del PNRR: stato dell'arte sulla rappresentanza degli interessi e prospettive future
Authors: Corica Carloalberto
Published: January 2025

Il Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR) è la risposta strategica dell'Italia alla crisi economica e sanitaria causata dalla pandemia COVID-19. Il presente saggio fornisce una panoramica della letteratura esistente relativa alle teorie del processo strategico nelle politiche pubbliche, al ruolo della rappresentanza degli interessi nella formulazione delle politiche e al PNRR. Attraverso un'analisi delle principali teorie e del contesto del Piano, il saggio evidenzia le complesse dinamiche che caratterizzano l'interazione tra attori pubblici e privati. Inoltre, vengono analizzate le principali implicazioni del lobbismo e gli effetti che questo produce sulle politiche pubbliche e sulla pubblica amministrazione. Le conclusioni del saggio riassumono i concetti principali del lavoro e aprono la strada a ricerche future che potrebbero analizzare sistematicamente le influenze esterne sul Piano e valutare la necessità o meno di una legge specifica che regolamenti la rappresentanza degli interessi in Italia. Il lavoro può contribuire a costruire un quadro teorico specifico per gli studi futuri sulla rappresentanza degli interessi nella fase di formulazione del PNRR.
The dynamics of cost behavior: Unveiling sticky costs in private companies
Authors: Dalla Via Nicola
Published: January 2025

Purpose: While research on cost stickiness has predominantly focused on large public companies, the variability in results has cast doubt on the generalizability of sticky cost behavior to all companies. This paper investigates whether cost sticki-ness is observable in smaller private companies – i.e., firms without publicly traded securities – thus addressing a notable gap in the literature. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts the empirical framework of Anderson et al. (2003), using data from private Italian firms from 1998 to 2022. Furthermore, it extends the scope of analysis to include such diverse cost catego-ries as selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) costs, total labor cost, purchase costs, rent costs, and other operating expenses. Findings: The findings indicate that SG&A costs in private firms are significantly less sticky than those reported for large public firms. Cost stickiness is also ob-served in labor, rent, and other operating costs but not in purchase costs. Notably, cost stickiness varies across industries. Originality/value: This study sheds new light into the dynamics of cost stickiness by highlighting how asymmetrical cost behavior in small and medium-sized pri-vate companies differs from that in large public companies, enhancing the under-standing of cost management practices across business contexts.
Do female auditors affect accruals quality? A replication and extension of Ittonen, Vahamaa, and Vahamaa (2013)
Authors: Ciappei Camilla , Frisenna Claudia , Vianello Diletta
Published: January 2025

Purpose: This study aims to replicate the findings of Ittonen et al. (2013) on the relationship between female audit partners and accruals quality, which showed that firms audited by female partners had lower abnormal accruals. While their study focused on the Scandinavian context, known for its progressive gender norms, this research assesses the generalizability of their results by extending the analysis to Italy, a country with different cultural views on gender roles. Design/methodology/approach: Using an OLS regression model, this study analyzes Italian listed firms during the 2013-2022 period. We sourced financial data from Aida, provided by Bureau Van Dijk, and we manually collected audit partner names from corporate governance reports. Our final sample includes 1,068 firm-year observations from 232 firms. Findings: Our results are consistent with those of Ittonen et al. (2013), who found that female audit partners are associated with lower abnormal accruals. We observed similar results when including female audit committee chairs. No gender-based differences emerged in reducing income-increasing earnings management. However, female audit partners were associated with lower income-decreasing manipulations, indicating greater diligence and precision. Originality/value: We replicate the study by Ittonen et al. (2013) within the distinct cultural and legal framework of the Italian market, with a broad time period for analysis. Our findings underscore the importance of gender diversity in auditing and provide robust evidence for a different context. Future research can investigate other countries and factors affecting audit quality to further deepen the understanding of gender dynamics.
Performance Management Systems in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises: Lessons learned from Times of Uncer
Authors: Broccardo Laura , Ballesio Elisa , Crocco Edoardo , Giordino Daniele
Published: January 2025

The rising popularity of performance management systems (PMSs) as a means of navigating the uncertain competitive landscape shaped by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent economic crises and armed conflicts is a well-documented phenomenon in the field of managerial studies. A substantial body of research has been dedicated to examining the role of PMSs in facilitating decision-making processes, strategy implementation, and management efficiency within large organizations. However, a clear discrepancy exists between theoretical and practical perspectives on the implementation and utilization of PMSs in medi-um, small, and micro-enterprises. This article relies on 26 in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs and accountants involved in performance assessment in medium, small and micro-enterprises in Italy. The results demonstrate that the unprecedent-ed levels of uncertainty brought about by the advent of the COVID-19 and the subsequent periods of economic crisis have stimulated a more intense and com-prehensive use of PMSs among medium and small enterprises. In contrast, micro-enterprises have not been affected in their reconsideration of performance moni-toring. This work aims to provide scholars, managers, financial advisors, and con-sultants with a more precise overview of PMS in small and micro enterprises. It also strives to complement the limited number of studies on this topic by providing valuable theoretical and practical implications that both scholars and practitioners can leverage. Additionally, future research avenues are provided.