bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Music Teacher Competencies as a Responsibility of Music Pedagogy Education
Authors: Dimitrov Teodor
Published: June 2022

The subject of this study is the professional competence of music teachers, as well as the complex relation between the musical competencies acquired in different musical disciplines during musical and pedagogical education on the one hand, and the specific manner of their complex functioning in music lessons on the other hand, considering the goals and tasks of this subject in general education. The aim of the study is to consider the necessary competencies of the music teacher for the accomplishment of practical learning outcomes, as well as to compare them with some aspects of the training in professional music pedagogy that is subject-oriented. An extensive database and regulations were surveyed, analysed, and then compared to the peculiarities of teaching as part of general education. In the course of this study, we came to the conclusion that the goal of the professionally studied music disciplines and the purpose of music education in Bulgarian schools are generally different. At school, the competencies of the teacher should not be adapted. They should function in a different way and with a different purpose. The current study proposes two models that would be effective for future teacher training. The first one suggests that, during the training of future teachers, integrativity should be intentionally demanded between the subjects studied. The second model considers the possibility of introducing elective music disciplines that would comply with the competencies set out in the training curriculum in music.
Bulgarian Hayduts in the Context of Haydutry in the Balkans (According to Folklore Sources)
Authors: Parvanov Ivan
Published: June 2022

This article attempts to study Bulgarian hayduts (outlaws) in the context of haydutry in the Balkans by comparing Bulgarian and Balkan haydut folk songs. The aim of the research is to establish and explain the common and different moments in them in terms of themes, plots, and presentation of the main characters through their behaviour, actions, and the attitude of the folk artist to them. Based on that comparison, the common and different characteristics of Bulgarian and Balkan hayduts and the Bulgarian haydutry during the period of Ottoman rule are to be derived and indicated. The geographical area of the study covers the territories of today’s Balkan countries: Bulgaria, Serbia, the Republic of North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, and Romania.
The Infographic – “Geographical Map” as a Visualisation Method in Fine Arts Lessons in the Conditions of a Vocational School
Authors: Vatkova Olga
Published: June 2022

In the era of highly developed digital technology there is a rapid production, distribution and consumption in the form of visual images. With the increasing volume of visual information there is a growing need to find new means of visualization in all spheres of human activity, including education. One of the effective methods of visualization is infographics. Modern pedagogical science, which studies different ways and methods of visualization in education, pays much attention to infographics. One of their varieties - the infographic-‘geographical map’, is developing in pedagogical science. The use of such infographics was proposed for the first time in Fine Arts lessons in a vocational school. This article provides a method description of a specific example of creative learning work on the use of infographic-‘geographical map’. The conclusions in the article concern the description and commenting of positive educational results of the method of geographical infographic during the mastering of visualization methods by students.
Influence of Social Support and Residential Area Quality on the Physical Activity of Adolescents from the Republic of Kosovo
Authors: Zeqiri Linda , Georgiev Georgi , Gontarev Seryozha
Published: June 2022

This research was conducted on a sample of 399 respondents from Pristina. The aim was to determine if there were differences between the male and female respondents with different levels of physical activity with regard to social support from their parents and friends, the number of friends who take exercise, as well as the quality of their residential area. The sample was defined as one group and it was divided into two subsamples: 206 male respondents (schoolboys) and 193 female respondents (schoolgirls) aged from 11 to 14 (schoolchildren from the 6th to the 9th grade). They were selected from several schools in the city of Pristina. On the basis of the results obtained after applying the proper statistical methods, it was concluded that the male and female respondents, who were classified as “high active”, received greater social support from their friends and parents, had a greater number of exercising friends, perceived their residential area as a safe place for physical activity, and thought there were sports grounds and buildings where they could be physically active and engage in sports.
Study of the Educational Needs of Pedagogy Students Regarding Their Preparation for Inclusive Education
Authors: Topolska Evgenia
Published: June 2022

The article presents the results of a study on the educational needs students of pedagogy regarding their preparation for inclusive education. An author’s questionnaire with 15 statements was used, which the students evaluated on the five-point Likert scale. The statements were in four groups and referred to normative documents, content of pedagogical support in inclusive education, activities required for the organization of inclusive education, and results of inclusive education. The obtained results allow us to provide the necessary support to the students in their preparation for inclusive education.
AVRUPA BİRLİĞİ’NDE EKOLOJİK YENİLİK ALANINDA YAKINSAMANIN SINANMASI
Authors: ÖNDER Hüseyin
Published: June 2022

Çevreye dost teknolojiler geliştirilerek üretim ve tüketim faaliyetlerinin yeniden tanımlanması çalışmaları son yıllarda oldukça ilerlemiş durumdadır. Bu çalışmada Avrupa Birliği ülkelerinin, ekolojik yenilik alanında yakınsayıp yakınsamadıkları incelenecektir. Çalışmada, Avrupa Birliği’nin 2012-2021 yılları arasındaki ekolojik yenilik skorları kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın sonuçlarına göre, 18 ülkenin 10'u lider ülkeler ortalamasına yakınsarken, 7 ülkede birbirlerine yakınsamaktadır. Avrupa Birliği iklim nötr kıta olma hedefine ulaşmak için birlik içerisinde özellikle yakınsama göstermeyen ülkelere teşvik mekanizmaları açmalı ve işbirliklerini geliştirmelidir.
INVESTIGATING THE PROPER USE OF LITANI RIVER BASIN BASED ON WATER QUALITY
Authors: Diab Mohamad , Soliman Mohamad
Published: June 2022

Litani River Basin (LRB) with a 170km length and annual river flow of 750 MCM is considered the most important water resource in Lebanon. Unfortunately, the river is facing water contamination as a result of human practices. Water Quality assessments was performed in the Litani River Basin using a combination of Principal Component Analysis method (PCA) and Water Quality Index method (WQI). Results revealed the improvement of the water quality significantly after passing lake Qaraoun. Moreover, according to WQI, Lower LRB water is ranked ‘’Good’’ for irrigation and ‘’BAD’ for drinking purposes. Microbial contamination is found to be the key factor in determining the usage of water for agricultural and drinking purposes due to the propagation of Escherichia coli in water samples. Stakeholders should take immediate actions to resolve microbiological contamination in Litani Lower River in order to perverse its water for irrigation activities and supplying drinking water.
NORMALITY TESTING METHODS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SKEWNESS AND KURTOSIS IN STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Hatem Georges , Zeidan Joe , Goossens Mathijs , Moreira Carla
Published: June 2022

The normal distribution (bell curve or Gaussian distribution) is a distribution that happens commonly in many circumstances. Real-life data rarely, if ever, follow a perfect normal distribution. Many tests are useful to test normality and more particularly skewness and kurtosis tests assess the comparability of a given distribution from a normal distribution. These tests are widely used in statistics, business, and epidemiological data including blood pressure, heights, IQ scores and measurement errors. This report provides a review assessing the essential methods employed for testing normality and highlighting the importance of skewness and Kurtosis in statistics. Moreover, it gives some examples of the importance of normality in epidemiological health studies analysis.
EFFECT OF A COMMONLY USED VETERINARY ANTIBIOTIC ON OXIDATIVE STRESS AND ROOT TRANSPORTERS OF EDIBLE LEGUMES AND LEAFY CROPS
Authors: Nassar Safaa , Borjac Jamilah
Published: June 2022

Antibiotic accumulation in soil and plants is a rising problem in agriculture creating a serious threat to living organisms in the environment, hence needing huge attention. To this end, glasshouse pot experiments were conducted to simulate contamination by veterinary antibiotic at 150 mg kg-1 and 4800 mg kg-1 in a virgin soil in which lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.), chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), arugula (Eruca sativa Mill.) and cress (Lepidium sativum L.) were grown, aiming at evaluating the potential toxicity of antibiotic in plants roots during their growth period. Biomarkers of toxicity such as malondialdehyde and proline levels and antioxidative enzyme activity (superoxide dismutase, SOD; catalase, CAT; and guaiacol peroxidase, POD) were analyzed in the roots of the four species. In addition, gene expression level of the antioxidant enzymes Cu/Zn-SOD and CAT4, IFS /IFR that are key enzymes in the isoflavone pathway, and four ABC transporters MRP2, MRP4, TT12, and PDR11 that are involved in detoxification processes were evaluated. Among all four vegetables, chickpea had the highest antioxidant activity with reduced lipid peroxidation in roots treated with the highest antibiotic concentration suggesting its antibiotic tolerance. Cu/Zn-SOD was not the key player in SOD activity. High antibiotic concentration inhibited the antioxidant activity in lentil, arugula, and cress implying their sensitivity. In treated arugula, SOD and POD activities decreased synergistically while CAT increased; whereas, in treated cress, POD and CAT were induced at low antibiotic concentration and inhibited with the high one. Gene expression displayed tolerance of chickpea and sensitivity of arugula to the antibiotic added. Our results reveal toxic effect of antibiotic on lentil, arugula, and cress with chickpea exhibiting higher tolerance to high antibiotic concentrations Among all four vegetables, chickpea had the highest antioxidant activity with reduced lipid peroxidation in roots treated with the highest antibiotic concentration suggesting its antibiotic tolerance. Cu/Zn-SOD was not the key player in SOD activity. High antibiotic concentration inhibited the antioxidant activity in lentil, arugula and cress implying their sensitivity. In treated arugula, SOD and POD activities decreased synergistically while CAT increased; whereas in treated cress, POD and CAT were induced at low antibiotic concentration and inhibited with the high one. Gene expression displayed tolerance of chickpea and sensitivity of arugula to the antibiotic added. Our results reveals toxic effect of antibiotic on lentil, arugula and cress with chickpea exhibiting higher tolerance to high antibiotic concentrations.
Algılanan Sosyal Medya Çevikliğinin Müşteri Katılım Davranışı Üzerindeki Etkisi: Sosyal Medya Kullanım Yoğunluğunun Düzenleyicilik Rolü
Authors: BOZKURT Sıddık
Published: June 2022

Bu çalışma algılanan sosyal medya çevikliğinin müşteri satın alımları, müşteri tavsiyeleri, müşteri etkileri ve müşteri geri bildirimleri/önerileri üzerinde pozitif etkisinin olup olmadığını test etmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca bu çalışmada araştırmacılara ve yöneticilere daha kapsamlı bir bakış açısı sunmak için incelenen ilişkilerin, müşterilerin sosyal medya kullanım yoğunluğuna göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığının ortaya çıkarılması hedeflenmektedir. İlgili yapıları test etmek için, çevrimiçi anket yöntemiyle 228 sosyal medya kullanıcısından veriler elde edilmiştir. Ölçeklerin güvenirlilik ve geçerlilikleri test edildikten sonra hipotezler regresyon analizleri ile test edilmiştir. Algılanan sosyal medya kullanım yoğunluğunun düzenleyicilik rolünü analiz etmek için PROCESS Makro Model 1 kullanılmıştır. Araştırmacılara ve yöneticilere düzenleyici etkiler ile ilgili daha kapsamlı bilgiler sunmak için istatistiksel olarak anlamlı çıkan düzenleyici etki(ler) Johnson Neyman yöntemi ile irdelenmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlara göre, algılanan sosyal medya çevikliği müşteri katılım davranışlarını olumlu olarak etkilemektedir. Düzenleyicilik analizlerinden elde edilen sonuçlara göre; sosyal medya kullanım yoğunluğu algılanan sosyal medya çevikliğinin müşteri katılım davranışları üzerindeki pozitif etkisini kısmi olarak olumlu yönde düzenlerken; müşteri teşvikleri, müşteri etkileri ve müşteri geri bildirimleri üzerindeki pozitif etkisini düzenlememektedir. Johnson Neyman yönteminden elde edilen bulgulara göre ise; algılanan sosyal medya çevikliğinin müşteri satın alımları üzerindeki olumlu etkisi, sosyal medya kullanım yoğunluğunun tüm seviyelerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı çıkmıştır. Ancak, sosyal medya kullanım yoğunluğu yüksek olan bireyler (düşük olanlara kıyasla) bir markayı sosyal medyada çevik olarak algıladıklarında, o markanın ürünlerini veya hizmetlerini satın almada daha istekli davranmaktadırlar.
Evaluation of The Processing Discrepancies Between Dental and Nondental CAD Software Using The Smoothing Design Tool
Authors: Uyar Alper , Pişkin Bülent , Pişkin Mehmet Ali , Akın Hakan , Arısan Volkan
Published: June 2022

Statement of the problem: The advancing computer-aided design/com-puter-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology has changed the fabrica-tion protocols of fixed prosthodontic restorations dramatically in the last 25 ye-ars. Beside the dental CAD programs open source nondental software have been utilized for prosthodontic purposes. Despite the progress in technology, varying accuracy and precision rates, and lack of standardized workflows are still challenging issues.

Objective: No study to the authors' knowledge evaluated the precision of the manually used processing tools of CAD softwares despite the necessity of utilizing multiple tools to design a restoration, thus it was aimed to evaluate the processing discrepancies of smoothing procedures.

Materials & Methods: A virtual working cast of a maxilla with six teeth prepared with shoulder finish lines containing irregularities up to 50μm were composed. The irregularities were smoothed manually using the 'brush' tools in the 'sculpt' mode of the DWOS, Blender and Meshmixer softwares. Smoothed virtual working casts were superimposed with the reference virtual working cast.

Results: The results of Tukey HSD test revealed significant differences between Meshmixer and Blender (P=0.000), and Meshmixer and DWOS (P=0.000), no significance was found between DWOS and Blender values (P=0.987).

Conclusion: The results of the study pointed out that smoothing proce-dure may lead to significant differences in discrepancy values, nondental CAD software can perform smoothing with less discrepancy thus, commencing furt-her studies including multiple users and softwares for the evaluation of diffe-rent design tools seems imperative.
Comparison of Antibacterial Efficacy of Silver Particle Added Portland Cement and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate
Authors: Herdem Güldağ , Aydınbelge Mustafa
Published: June 2022

Statement of the problem: Despite the studies on the antibacterial effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), there are few studies comparing the anti-bacterial activity of MTA with silver nanoparticle added Portland Cement (PC).

Objective: The study aimed to compare the antibacterial activity of MTA with silver nanoparticle added PC.

Materials & Methods: MTA, mixed with distilled water, poured into silicone molds containing disc-shaped spaces with a diameter of 5 mm and a height of 2 mm (n = 7). Silver nanoparticles of 100 nm size were added to PC at a concentration of 1% by volume, and 7 disc samples were prepared by mixing with distilled water (PAG-DW group). Finally, PC containing 100 nm silver par-ticles at 1% concentration was mixed with 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and seven specimens of PAG-CHG were obtained by pouring this mixture into the same silicone molds. Then, all samples in these three groups were placed in the diffusion agar test (DAT) created with six different microor-ganisms. Inhibition zone diameters formed by the discs were measured to de-termine the antibacterial activity.

Results: The samples of PAG-DW and PAG-CHG formed statistically significantly larger inhibition zones in DAT when compared to samples of MTA (P=0.001).

Conclusion: The antimicrobial activity of PC with added silver nano-particles was significantly higher than that of MTA. Mixing PC with CHG also increased its the antibacterial activity.
Antitrombotik İlaçların COVID-19 Şiddeti Üzerindeki Profilaktik Etkisi; Retrospektif Gözlemsel Çalışma
Authors: BORA Ejder Saylav , YAMANOĞLU Adnan , YURTSEVER Guner , ÇELEBİ YAMANOĞLU Nalan Gökçe , ACAR Hüseyin , ARIKAN Cüneyt , TOPAL Fatih
Published: June 2022

Amaç: Antitrombotik ilaçlar ağır COVID-19 hastalarının tedavisinde kendine rutin bir yer edinmiş olmasına rağmen, enfeksiyona maruz kalmadan önce herhangi bir sebeple antitrombotik ilaç kullanımının hastalığın prognozuna ve klinik seyrine bir etkisi olup olmadığı henüz bilinmemektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı SARS COV-2’ye maruz kalmadan önce antitrombotik ilaç kullanımının hastalığın klinik seyri ve mortalitesi üzerine etkisi olup olmadığını belirlemektir.

Gereç ve Yöntemler: Hastanemiz COVID-19 polikliniğine başvuran COVID-19 tanısı yapılan RT-qPCR test sonucu ile doğrulanan ve bir akciğer görüntülemesi ile COVID-19 pnömonisi tanısı alan tüm hastalar çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Covid-19 pnömonisi olan hastaların anamnez bilgileri, hastanede ve yoğun bakımda yatış süreleri hastane kayıt sisteminden elde edildi ve kayıt altına alındı. Tüm hastaların klinik sonlanımları; sağkalım veya exitus olarak sınıflandırılarak kayıt altına alındı.

Bulgular: PCR testi pozitif olup aynı zamanda viral pnömonisi olan hasta sayısı toplam 415 idi. Hastaların yaş ortalaması 53±19 ve 234’ü (56%) erkek idi. 415 hastanın 168’i (40%) en az bir çeşit antitrombotik ilaç kullanmakta iken 247’si (60%) herhangi bir antitrombotik ilaç kullanmıyordu. COVID-19 öncesi antitrombotik ilaç kullanan 168 hastada mortalite oranı %4,5 iken, antitrombotik kullanmayan 247 hastada mortalite oranı %12,5 olarak bulundu (p=0.008). Antitrombotik ilaç kullanan 168 hastada yoğun bakıma yatış oranı %10,1 iken, antitrombotik kullanmayan 247 hastada yoğun bakıma yatış oranı %13,7 olarak (p=0.31).

Sonuç: Erken hastalıkta, özellikle ayaktan hastalarda antitrombotik tedavi, koagülopatiyi ve endotelyal ilişkili hastalığı önleyebilir, ancak trombo-inflamatuar faz sırasında çok geç bir antitrombotik tedavi uygulaması gerekli koruyucu etkiyi sağlamayabilir. Bu hipotezin uygun prospektif randomize çalışmalarda test edilmesi gerekmektedir.
ACCREDITATION IN FORENSIC EXPERT ACTIVITY
Authors: Саркисян А.А.
Published: June 2022

Принципы допустимости экспертных исследований могут обеспечиваться посредством аккредитации судебно-экспертных учреждений. Статья посвящена оценке соответствия в судебно-экспертной деятельности. В статье рассматриваются особенности аккредитации судебно-экспертных учреждений в эпоху цифровизации. Затрагиваются некоторые аспекты сертификации в судебно-экспертной деятельности. Рассматривается правовое регулирование аккредитации в судебно-экспертной деятельности. Обозначаются основные органы, уполномоченные осуществлять аккредитацию судебно-экспертных учреждений. Рассматривается деятельность Рабочей группы 10 Комитета по аккредитации ILAC по формированию единообразного подхода к процессу судебной экспертизы и по созданию единых рекомендаций по совместному применению стандартов ISO/IEC 17020 и ISO/IEC 17025 в судебно-экспертной деятельности.

Abstract. The principles of the admissibility of forensic examination can be ensured through the accreditation of forensic institutions. The article is devoted to conformity assessment in forensic activities. The article discusses the features of accreditation of forensic institutions in the era of digitalization. Some aspects of certification in forensic activities are touched upon. The legal regulation of accreditation in forensic activities is considered. The main bodies authorized to carry out accreditation of forensic institutions are indicated. The activities of the Working Group 10 of the ILAC Accreditation Committee on the formation of a uniform approach to the forensic examination process and on the creation of uniform recommendations for the joint application of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards in forensic activities are considered.
USE THE RESULTS OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF FOREST FIRES IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE FOREST PLANT
Authors: Грибунов О.П. , Морозов Р.О.
Published: June 2022

Аннотация. Статья посвящена особенностям использования и применения информационной системы дистанционного мониторинга лесных пожаров Федерального агентства лесного хозяйства (ИСДМ-Рослесхоз) при расследовании уничтожения или повреждения лесных насаждений. На основе анализа практики расследования пожаров были обозначены основные направления применения новых совреемнных технологий, направленных на повышение качества расследования уничтожения или повреждения лесных насаждений. В работе предложено применение систем космического мониторинга лесных пожаров для решения экспертных задач. Проиллюстрирована необходимость разработки методик тактической пожарно-технической экспертизы с целью оценки площади, поврежденной огнем, в ходе тушения пожара. Обозначена необходимость применения беспилотных летательных аппаратов в ходе проводимых следственных действий.

Abstract. The article is devoted to the peculiarities of using special knowledge when investigating the destruction or damage of forest plantations. Based on the analysis of the practice of investigating fires, the main directions of the development of expert methods aimed at improving the quality of investigation of the destruction or damage of forest stands were identified. The article proposes the use of space monitoring systems for forest fires to solve expert problems. Shows the need to develop methods of tactical fire-technical expertise, in order to assess the area damaged by fire in the course of extinguishing a fire. The necessity of using unmanned aerial vehicles in the course of investigative actions is indicated.
TYPICAL INVESTIGATIVE SITUATIONS AND TACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROCEEDING AT A LATER STAGE OF THE INVESTIGATION OF TRAFFIC-RELATED OFFENCES
Authors: Пермяков А.Л.
Published: June 2022

Аннотация. Автомобильные перевозки играют немаловажную роль почти во всех сферах общественной жизни. С каждым годом количество автотранспорта на дорогах становится все больше, и это закономерно оказывает негативное влияние на состояние безопасности отношений, складывающихся в этой области. Меры по улучшению состояния правопорядка в сфере эксплуатации автотранспортных средств и дорожного движения могут носить различный характер, включая криминалистическое обеспечение, главной целью которого является также борьба с преступными проявлениями в данной сфере общественной жизни. Совершенствованию деятельности по раскрытию и расследованию дорожно-транспортных происшествий этого посвящена настоящая статья. Основным предметом исследования в ней выбраны закономерности механизма преступлений, связанных с нарушениями правил дорожного движения и эксплуатации автомобильного транспорта, а также деятельность следователя и других лиц, не­посредственно участвующих в расследовании такого рода преступлений. При этом особое внимание обращено на последующий этап расследования, кото­рый изучен в меньшей степени, чем начальный этап и стадия возбуждения уголовного дела по признакам преступлений данной категории.

Abstract. Road transport occupies an important role in almost all spheres of public life. Every year, the number of vehicles on the roads is becoming more and more, and this naturally has a negative impact on the safety of relations developing in this area. Measures to improve the rule of law in the field of motor vehicles and road traffic can be of various nature, including forensic support, the main purpose of which is also to combat criminal manifestations in this area of public life. Improving the disclosure and investigation of road accidents this article is devoted to improving this. The main subject of the study is the laws of the mechanism of crimes related to violations of traffic rules and the operation of road transport, as well as the activities of the investigator and other persons directly involved in the investigation of such crimes. At the same time, special attention is paid to the subsequent stage of the investigation, which is studied to a lesser extent than the initial stage and the stage of initiating criminal proceedings on the grounds of crimes of this category.
SOME SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE FIELD TECHNICAL AND FORENSIC SUPPORT DISCLOSURE AND INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES, CARRIED OUT AT THE ECC OF THE MIA OF RUSSIA
Authors: Полянова Ж.А.
Published: June 2022

Аннотация. В статье освещены результаты выполнения авторскими коллективами Экспертно-криминалистического центра МВД России отдельных прикладных научных исследований, которые широко востребованы в практической деятельности экспертно-криминалистических подразделений системы МВД России, заинтересованных подразделений центрального аппарата МВД России, а также в учебном процессе образовательных организаций МВД России при подготовке судебных экспертов. Приведено описание итогов проведенных научно-исследовательских работ по развитию и совершенствованию методических основ производства строительно-технических, товароведческих, пожарно-технических, дактилоскопических, автороведческих экспертиз, исследований тканей и выделений человека и животных.

Abstract. The article highlights the results of the implementation by the teams of authors of the Expert and Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia of certain applied scientific studies that are widely in demand in the practical activities of forensic units of the system of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, interested units of the central apparatus of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, as well as in the educational process educational organizations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in the preparation of forensic experts. A description is given of the results of the research work carried out on the development and improvement of the methodological foundations for the production of construction and technical, merchandise, fire-technical, fingerprinting, author’s examinations, studies of tissues and secretions of humans and animals.
FORENSIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RARE TYPES OF CRIMES COMMITTED WITH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
Authors: Родивилина В.А. , Коломинов В.В.
Published: June 2022

Аннотация. Статья посвящена проблематике преступлений, совершенных с использованием информационно-телекоммуникационных технологий с точки зрения криминалистической науки. Во введении дается анализ статистических сведений зарегистрированных преступлений в указанной сфере, динамики совершенных преступлений. При рассмотрении обозначенной проблематики был использован целый арсенал методов — как всеобщих, так и общенаучных и частноправовых. К всеобщим методам относится диалектический метод, к общенаучным — методы анализа и синтеза, индукции и дедукции, к частноправовым — сравнительно-правовой, формально-правовой методы, а также логическое, системное и контекстуальное толкование правовых норм. В результате анализа судебной и следственной практики авторами были выявлены способы осуществления преступных действий: взлом паролей, кремминг, мошенничество в сфере интернет-инвестиций, рассылка спам-писем, создание сайтов-двойников популярных интернет-магазинов, псевдоблаготворительность.

Abstract. The article is devoted to the problem of fraud in the field of computer information from the point of view of forensic science. The introduction provides a well-established definition of computer information fraud as theft of another’s property or acquisition of the right to someone else’s property by entering, deleting, blocking, modifying computer information or otherwise interfering with the operation of means of storing, processing or transferring computer information or information and telecommunication networks. When considering this issue, a whole arsenal of methods was used — both general and general science and private law. General methods include the dialectical method, general scientific methods — methods of analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, private law — comparative legal, formal legal methods, as well as logical, systemic and contextual interpretation of legal norms. As a result of the analysis of judicial and investigative practice, we identified ways to carry out criminal actions: password hacking, cremming, fraud in the field of Internet investments, sending out spam letters, creating twin sites of popular online stores, pseudo-charity.
Risks in Islamic Banks
Authors: Qindil Sadiq Atiya
Published: June 2022

The study deals with risks prevalent in Islamic banks because some of such risks are internal and others are external, and they vary in their degree of risk based on individual bank or its surrounding environment. The study has revealed the most significant risks facing Islamic banks and studied them via highlighting the concept of risk, its nature and its sources, and then the discussion was made about management of such risk and their treatment. The study derived a set of results and conclusion, and the most important ones are variation of internal and external risks of Islamic banks, such risks are not arranged as per the degree of risk due to difference of circumstances and environments surrounding each bank. However, Islamic bank may apply the latest international banking standards to benefit in managing all types of the risk such as financing risk, operational risk, market and liquidity risk, business risk, reputation and business continuity risk, information security risk, and this will result in attaining transparency. Also, the study suggested Islamic banks to enact the supervisory role of managing the risk.
Sukuk and their Impact on Islamic Financial Markets: Malaysia as an Example
Authors: Fetni Maya , Obadh Ibrahim , Mulhim Maysaa
Published: June 2022

The Islamic finance industry has been booming and widespread in the last decade. Financial institutions that deal with Islamic financial instruments have spread in many countries, one of which is Islamic Sukuk. The Sukuk has gained considerable importance in a few years, because of its comparative advantage with other financial instruments, which has encouraged many financial markets to deal with such instruments. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study is to identify the impact of Sukuk on the Malaysian financial market by analyzing the data and statistics during (2003-2017). The study has found that Sukuk has a positive impact on the Malaysian Islamic financial market, and that the increased demand for Sukuk leads to an increase in the volume of issues in the Malaysian Islamic financial market, allowing it to be more active and effective.
The Role of Malaysia Re-takaful Pool in Supporting Re-takaful Activity
Authors: Wafa Illanel
Published: June 2022

This study aims to clarify concepts related to re-takaful activity, re-takaful complexes activity, and highlighting the effective role played by re-takaful complexes in supporting re-takaful activity, and clarifying the importance of re-takaful on the level of takaful companies and the economy as a whole; The study concluded that re-takaful complexes can achieve high rates of re-takaful activity, which encourages the work of Islamic financial institutions, improves the performance of re-takaful companies compared to commercial reinsurance companies, and ensures that Field of risks characterized by catastrophic consequences, which affect economic activity as a whole.
Conflict of Fatwā (Islamic Advisory Opinion) Between Shariah Committees of Islamic Financial Institutions and Ways to Harmonise It
Authors: Abubaker Maen
Published: June 2022

This research aims to discuss the root cause of conflict of fatwa (Islamic advisory opinion) between Shariah bodies as it constitutes an obstacle that cannot be overlooked in the distinguished process of Islamic banking business even though it is still at its infancy stage. To get to the root of conflict of fatwā it is of paramount importance to establish the essence of Shariah Committees in Islamic financial institutions. And to point out the danger of the fatwā and confirm high status of fatwā as it is Shariah endorsement on behalf of Almighty Allah pertaining to His [Allah] legal rulings on His servants (mukallafin). Thereby, the research will further examine the core subject and effects of conflict of fatwā, causes and ways to harmonise the conflict. The research uses the descriptive and inductive methods to conduct its investigation. The descriptive method requires to study the phenomenon and analyse it as evidenced by the reality. Subsequently, will explore ways to harmonise the conflict and provide evidence to support it. The research concluded that the conflict of fatwā does not serve the development of Islamic banking operation as anticipated by practitioners whom foresee Islamic banks as alternate to conventional banking system or interest-based banking system. It is believed that Islamic banking operation in this manner will rupture the necessary segment is expected to unite and re-join. Further, the standardisation of fatwā is a difficult task and almost impossible to realise. The only option left is to harmonise it through mutual agreement on common features that regulate ijtihad (juristic reasoning) on Islamic banking operations which result in standardisation of method of fatwā. One of the features of this standardised method is moderation in deducing fiqh rulings. Such moderation does not conflict with adoption of lesser approach as relaxation of fiqh doctrines provided it is furnished by evidence and free from selfdesire. The moderation also can be manifested in the Islamic bank’s disposition to make easy profit or be relieved from certain restrictions taking into account end result and far from hiyal (tricks).
Waqf-related Investment, the Conditions for Its Validity, and the Actual Practice in Oman
Authors: Mohammed Al-kindi Majid
Published: June 2022

The economy has been beset by a crisis that has left no one untouched, but the hardest hit has been the low-income class in the society. Islam has spread a social safety net by its economic system, which includes waqf, by which an asset is made inalienable while the usufruct is designated for a charitable purpose. It is a means by which economic amenities are made widely available to individuals in the society, particularly the feeble and the poor. Many people have undertaken this type of donation, seeking reward [from Allah], to the point that the aggregate value of waqf properties is running neck and neck with that of private property. Due to the importance mentioned, and in order to induce a revival of the national economy, Al-Rawaj decided -seeking the help of Allah- to conduct research on the investment of waqf assets in Oman to determine its effectiveness and the efficiency of the institution(s) conducting it. The circumstances dictate that the topic be divided into two sections; the first undertakes to determine the [Shariah] conditions for waqf-related investment. The conclusions reached in this section are then applied to the actual practice of waqf-related investment that is the subject of the study to determine how close or distant it is from them. In case it is close, such efforts should be multiplied. In case it is far removed from achieving the desired results, the institution conducting the administration and investment needs to be reexamined. The research revealed two things: first, the Shariah conditions for waqf-related investment, and [the second,] the actual practice in Oman. As for the conditions for waqf-related investment, the research concluded that they are six: first: the investment must be in Shariah-compliant activities; second: the investment should not transfer the ownership of the waqf asset; third: it should not contradict the stipulations of the waqf donor; fourth: the investment activity should not be high-risk; rather, the probability of profitability should be predominant; fifth: the investment activity should not cause loss to the waqf by giving it a return less than the going market rate for similar use of similar assets; sixth: the activity in which the waqf assets are invested should be consistent with the overall national economic plan. Regarding the practical reality, the research found a vast difference between these conditions and the practice of investment in Oman. Many waqf assets lie dormant, untouched by investment. Moreover, many waqf assets are being leased at below-market rates. This causes a loss to the society of wealth that could reduce the intensity of the present crisis. It also imposes many additional demands on the state budget in order to mitigate the shortfall.
Effect of Antigravity Treadmill Gait Training on Gait Function and Fall Risk in Stroke Patients
Authors: Oh Kyungrok , Im Namgyu , Lee Young , Lim Nana , Cho Taehwan , Ryu Sura , Yoon Seora
Published: June 2022

Objective To investigate the effect of antigravity treadmill gait training (AGT) on gait function, balance, and fall risk in stroke patients.Methods This study included 30 patients with stroke (mean age, 73 years). All subjects were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group (n=15) performed AGT for 20 minutes, five times per week for 4 weeks. The control group (n=15) received conventional gait training for the same duration. To assess fall risk, the Tinetti Performance-Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) was measured. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), and 10-m walk test (10mWT) were measured to assess dynamic balance. All scales were measured before intervention (T0) and at 4 weeks (T1) and 12 weeks (T2) after intervention.Results Results showed that the total POMA score, BBS, and 10mWT scores improved significantly (p<0.05) at T1 and T2 in both groups. The POMA gait score (4.20±1.37 at T1, 4.87±1.36 at T2) and TUG (4.52±4.30 at T1, 5.73±4.97 at T2) significantly improved (p<0.05) only in the intervention group. The changes in total POMA score and BBS of the intervention group (7.20±2.37, 7.47±3.07) improved more significantly (p<0.05) between T0 and T2 than the control group (2.53±2.10, 2.87±2.53).Conclusion Our study showed that AGT enhances dynamic balance and gait speed and effectively lowers fall risk in stroke patients. Compared to conventional gait therapy, AGT would improve gait function and balance in stroke patients more effectively.
Zero Truncated Poisson Harris Weibull Distribution: Properties and Applications to Lifetime Datas
Authors: Nwanyibuife Okechukwu Bridget , Unna Okechukwu Angela , Nwanzu Amahia Godwin
Published: June 2022

In this study, we proposed and developed a more flexible distribution with wider applications called Zero Truncated Poisson Harris Weibull (ZTPHW) distribution. Some well-known mathematical properties such as ordinary moments and incomplete moment, moment generating function, quantile function, Renyi and Tsallis entropy of ZTPHW distribution are investigated. The expressions of order statistics are derived. Parameters of the derived distribution are obtained using the maximum likelihood method and simulation studied is carried out to examine the validity of the method of estimation. The flexibility of the proposed distribution in modeling real life data is demonstrated using two lifetime data set.
Curriculum Evaluation: Measuring the Learning Outcomes and Satisfaction Levels of Thai Adult Learners with an English for Cultural Tourism Communication Course, Suphan Buri, Thailand
Authors: Chanpradit Thaweesak
Published: June 2022

A curriculum on English for cultural tourism communication was designed, developed, and implemented for Thai adult learners in Doem Bang Nang Buat, Suphan Buri, based on adaptation of the grassroots model (Taba, 1962) and relevant research. This study focused on measurement of the learning outcomes and satisfaction levels of Thai adult learners with an English for Cultural Tourism Communication course. Participants were 21 adult learners living in the community of Doem Bang Nang Buat in Suphan Buri. Data were collected through pretests and posttests, a questionnaire, and participant observation, and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation. Content analysis was also applied. The results indicated that the learning outcomes of the adult learners improved significantly as the posttest mean scores were higher than the pretest mean scores at the statistical significance level (p < .05). The satisfaction levels of adult learners with the course were rated overall as very satisfied regarding teaching competencies, materials and methods, activities, learning facilitation, and knowledge and understanding of lessons. The study suggests that an English language development curriculum for adult learners should concentrate on learner needs and interests with the aim of presenting everyday English situations in an effort to enable learners to apply English language knowledge and skills to their professions. Furthermore, collaboration between native and non-native English speakers along with the utilization of technology in a positive learning environment is seen as necessary to enhance adult learning.
The Influence of Different Concentrations of Plant Hormones in Vitro on Seeds Germination of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum)
Authors: Agha Hasan M , Sidik Norrizah Jafaar , Radzun Khairul Adazfa , Jawad Ali H , Mohammed Amjad Abdulhadi
Published: June 2022

Trigonella foenum-graecum is an important leguminous plant used in medicine and human health since ancient times, and the various civilizations of the world, as the Egyptian, Greek, and Indian civilizations, have been used in traditional medicine. Trigonella foenum-graecum contains a wide range of pharmacological effects because of the presence of several beneficial plant secondary metabolites. However, the resistant nature of this plant causes major challenges in in vitro multiplication, emphasizing the need to assess novel approaches for the propagation of this plant. As a result, this study reports on the effects of BAP, NAA, and 2,4-D on T. foenum graecum seed germination in vitro. The germination percentage recorded every week for 4 weeks, the parameter's last mean was calculated. The results showed that 2.0 mg/L BAP created the best effect in the parameter studied. The results revealed that 2.0 mg/l BAP provided the greatest response germination percentage (86 ±2.357%). These results highlight the optimum value of growth hormones producing T. foenum graecum plant with a minimum germination rate in a large scale.
Presentación. Política y partidos. Miradas alternativas sobre cuatro espacios argentinos (1850-1950)
Authors: Bonaudo Marta , Tcach César
Published: June 2022

Desde hace ya varios lustros se desarrolla un significativo debate sobre los partidos políticos tanto en la historiografía europea como latinoamericana. Este dosier efectúa un recorrido por las formas que aquellos adoptaron en Argentina desde su organización en el mundo de los notables hasta las transformaciones impuestas a sus estrategias organizativas y sus prácticas por las sociedades de masas. Para ello los trabajos aquí reunidos exploran una serie de experiencias provinciales argentinas, en recurrente diálogo con la escena nacional, lo que potencia y renueva las miradas sobre la dinámica política contemporánea.
Empresariado y poder político. El Partido del Pueblo en Santa Fe (Argentina) hacia fines del siglo xix
Authors: Garcilazo Romina
Published: June 2022

El artículo analiza cómo se entretejieron y amalgamaron los intereses económicos y políticos al interior del partido gobernante en Santa Fe (Partido del Pueblo) hacia fines del siglo xix. Para ello tomaremos como epicentro las denuncias de corrupción en torno al mal funcionamiento del Banco Provincial de Santa Fe, que cobraron notoriedad en la década de 1890. A partir de dicho caso observamos de qué modo los entramados económicos derivaron en ciertos favores que tanto políticos como empresarios brindaron en el ámbito público, ya sea en las instancias de decisión estatal, ya sea en el juego político electoral.
Repensando el proceso de ampliación democrática en el noroeste argentino. Redes partidarias y campañas electorales en el espacio azucarero de Tucumán (1917-1943)
Authors: Lichtmajer Leandro
Published: June 2022

El artículo analiza las implicaciones del proceso de ampliación democrática en el espacio azucarero de Tucumán (región noroeste de Argentina). Con ese fin examina las redes partidarias y las campañas electorales lideradas por los industriales azucareros Ernesto Padilla y Manuel García Fernández en el periodo comprendido entre la llegada de la Unión Cívica Radical al poder (1917) y el golpe de Estado de 1943. El texto recupera un tema marginal en los estudios sobre el empresariado azucarero tucumano y contribuye al debate sobre las modulaciones regionales del proceso de ampliación democrática.
«Mira el Betis». Un proyecto fallido de rascacielos en la Sevilla de 1925
Authors: Abad Reyes , Flores-Alés Vicente , Calama José María
Published: June 2022

La Sevilla de la década de 1920 era una ciudad convulsa en cuanto al debate político y social sobre el modelo de desarrollo urbano y, en particular, sobre la estética que debía regir el mismo. El impulso de la Exposición Iberoamericana de 1929 generó una intensa actividad constructora que conllevó la confrontación de ideas sobre los estilos arquitectónicos. En 1925 surgió el proyecto «Mira el Betis», un modelo de rascacielos de tipo americano que hubiera sido el edificio más alto de España; un desafío arquitectónico que generaría una intensa discusión pública sobre el urbanismo, la estética, la funcionalidad y la modernidad.
Reconsiderando la neutralidad chileno-argentina: prensa y diplomacia japonesa en la Conferencia de Río de Janeiro de 1942
Authors: Iacobelli Pedro
Published: June 2022

El encuentro de ministros de Relaciones Exteriores en Río de Janeiro en 1942 fue el escenario en donde se manifestaron posturas a favor y en contra de la expulsión de los cuerpos diplomáticos del Eje en América Latina. Frente a la mayoría, solo Chile y Argentina rechazaban la expulsión. Este trabajo examina el contexto de esta reunión continental y evalúa los esfuerzos del cuerpo diplomático japonés para mantener la neutralidad chileno-argentina y, a su vez, las impresiones que se difundieron de este encuentro en Japón a través de la prensa nipona. Esta perspectiva permite valorar el impacto global de las posiciones chileno-argentinas, la influencia de Japón en este proceso y los usos que se hicieron en Asia de la postura hegemónica estadounidense.
¿Un alzamiento legítimo? Instrumentalización de la Sanjurjada en la prensa carlista
Authors: Agudín Menéndez José Luis
Published: June 2022

Tras la fracasada intentona golpista protagonizada por el general africanista Sanjurjo en agosto de 1932 en Sevilla, el gobierno Azaña ordenó tanto la detención de los insurrectos como la suspensión de más de un centenar de publicaciones simpatizantes de sesgo monárquico y católico —siendo buena parte de ellas carlo-integristas—. A sabiendas de la escasa vinculación del carlismo con aquella intentona, salvo el seguimiento en Sevilla, el propósito del artículo pasa por analizar los comentarios posteriores a la supresión periodística y el tratamiento informativo de los «mártires» deportados a Villa Cisneros. Con este fin se profundizará en una combinación de fuentes hemerográficas, archivísticas y bibliografía coetánea.