bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serbian and Bulgarian propaganda on the Macedonian question in Russia in the late 19th – early 20th centuries
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Gusev Nikita
Published: June 2023

The author examines the actions of Bulgaria and Serbia to justify their right to possess the Macedonian lands in the eyes of Russian society. Bulgarian propaganda was rather passive, because it relied on the well-established opinion that Bulgarians live in Macedonia. The Serbs had to be more active and take the situation into account, so their propaganda underwent four stages. At the first stage, they proved that Serbs, not Bulgarians, live in Macedonia. At the second stage, the stake was placed on the existence of a separate Macedonian people. At the third stage, they promoted an idea that these lands are inhabited by Slavic population that does not have any clear national identity. At the final stage, the arguments were supplemented by political arguments. On the eve of settlement of the Macedonian issue by force, the Macedonian view of the history of the Balkans was also voiced. The Bulgarian-Serbian dispute is considered in development, its main participants and arguments of the parties are also indicated.
Slovenian liberal in search of a path. According to the memoirs of Vladimir Ravnihar (late 19th – early 20th centuries)
Authors:   Institute of Slavic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kirilina Lyubov
Published: June 2023

The study deals with the problem of finding one's way in politics and considers the example of a Slovenian liberal Vladimir Ravnihar who lived in the late 19th–early 20th centuries. It is based on the materials of his published, but still poorly studied memoirs. These memoirs allow us not only to trace the evolution of Ravnihar's political views and his attempts to put them into practice, but also provide a broad panorama of the national, political, and cultural life of the Slovenes. On the basis of these documents, it is also possible to identify a number of common points characteristic of the mindset and activities of the Slovenian liberal youth of that time.
Artificial rat optimization with decision-making: A bio-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for solving the traveling salesman problem
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Chouaib Doukkali, University, EI Jadida , Morocco, Mzili Toufik , Mzili Ilyass ,   Department of Management, Faculty of Economics and Management, Hassan First University, Settat, Morocco, Riffi Mohammed Essaid ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Chouaib Doukkali, University, EI Jadida , Morocco
Published: June 2023

In this paper, we present the Rat Swarm Optimization with Decision Making (HDRSO), a hybrid metaheuristic algorithm inspired by the hunting behavior of rats, for solving the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP). The TSP is a well-known NP-hard combinatorial optimization problem with important applications in transportation, logistics, and manufacturing systems. To improve the search process and avoid getting stuck in local minima, we added a natural mechanism to HDRSO through the incorporation of crossover and selection operators. In addition, we applied 2-opt and 3-opt heuristics to the best solution found by HDRSO. The performance of HDRSO was evaluated on a set of symmetric instances from the TSPLIB library and the results demonstrated that HDRSO is a competitive and robust method for solving the TSP, achieving better results than the best-known solutions in some cases.
The development of a new SOFI model for performance management of medium-sized and large companies
Authors:   Faculty of Business Economics, University of East Sarajevo, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kovačević Biljana
Published: June 2023

Measurement and adequate performance management of a company represent an imperative regarding the attainment of competitive advantage in the market. This need is especially pronounced in medium-sized and large companies, which represent complex organizations and require the application of scientific principles for solving complex issues in practice. Therefore, the performance management process in medium-sized and large companies is singled out as the subject of the research. It is important to point out that the main concept of the paper is the macro aspect of the performance management process. The primary goal of the research is the development of a new model for performance management based on considering all important parameters of business operations of these companies on the territory of the Republic of Srpska. The research was conducted via combined methods – a multiple case study which implies four companies and a survey questionnaire. Through the analysis of many models in the literature, seven were singled out which were studied further. The main elements and conceptual bases of these models served as the basis for conducting research and creating a new model for performance management. The result of the published research represents “SOFI” model (strategic, organizational, financial and information–technological aspects), whose application contributes towards easier management by managers, as well as making correct management decisions in the conditions of uncertainty.
Optimal energy mix in relation to multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), review and further research directions
Authors:   Ministry of Energy and Mining of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mrkić-Bosančić Maja , Vasković Srđan ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Gvero Petar ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Krunić Gojko ,   Faculty of Production and Management, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Published: June 2023

The need for a transition to a society that will meet its energy needs from local resources and with minimal negative environmental impact is no longer presented as an option but as a necessity. Energy resources are limited, and it is necessary to ensure that they are properly used and managed in a sustainable manner. Optimal redistribution of energy supply from different energy generation and distribution options to end users within the local community is called the energy mix. What sets itself the task is to find this way of sustainable use of all available energy and energy types from local communities, different regions to the entire country. This is not a simple task, because it includes many variables that must all be considered. Therefore, it is necessary to classify and define universal criteria (sustainability), which describe ways of supplying energy and energy in a particular locality. The criteria mainly describe energy needs, availability of energy resources, existing technologies, economic and environmental indicators, qualitative and quantitative values of different energy supply options. This paper aims to review the state of play in optimal energy mix research in relation to the local community. Also, this paper provides an overview and importance of the application of MCDM methods in this area. As a way out, in this paper we propose conclusions, directions and research opportunities in the field of seeking the optimal energy mix supply for local community, region or state, connected to the importance MCDM tools.
AI Philosophy: Sources of Legitimacy to Analyze Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Gil Olga
Published: June 2023

The following pages aim to reflect upon how to analyze the governance of artificial intelligence in a comparative perspective. In doing so, a dashboard is developedfor the analysis and for eventual comparisons between democratic and non democratic regimes. The Gil dashboard of legitimacy would allow us to assess key features that determine the governance model for artificial intelligence at the national level, for local governments and other participant actors. Theframework also allows us to appraise aims of the governance strategy, and what aims are left aside. The work opens windows to discuss 1) the complex reality of AI command and control 2) uncertainties about future society and the polityagainst AI development and 3) cultural values enshrined in countries' AI development. The theoretical framework could be of use to advance case studies globally, and comparative endeavors.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Suighan Jasfio Jldoa Udsdo
Published: June 2023

The abstract for this paper will provide a concise summary of the main points covered in theresearch. It will highlight the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, discuss theopportunities it presents, and outline the challenges that need to be addressed. The abstract willgive readers a clear understanding of the paper's focus and key findings.
Supporting the Status Quo is Weakly Associated With Subjective Wellbeing: A Comparison of The Palliative Function of Ideology Across Social Status Groups Using a Meta-analytic Approach
Authors: Vargas Salfate Salvador , Spielmann Julia , Briley D. A.
Published: June 2023

Research has suggested that the endorsement of ideologies supporting the status quo leads to higher subjective psychological wellbeing – an idea labeled as the palliative function of ideology within system justification theory. Furthermore, this approach has suggested that this association should be moderated by social status. Specifically, the association between the endorsement of ideologies supporting the status quo and wellbeing should be positive among high-status groups and negative among low-status groups – mainly as a function of the existence of a unique motivation to justify the status quo. Given contradictory evidence in previous studies, we conducted a meta-analysis to test these ideas. Across 1,627 studies and 1,856,940 participants, we observed a meta-analytic association between endorsement of ideologies supporting the status quo and wellbeing of r = .07, p < .001. However, we did not find evidence supportive of the moderator role of social status. These results provide partial evidence for the main tenets of system justification theory, and they are inconsistent with the idea of the existence of a unique motivation to justify the status quo.
Menuju Efisiensi dan Transparansi: Reformasi Birokrasi dan Rasionalisasi sebagai Langkah Transformasi
Authors: NURMI
Published: June 2023

Reformasi birokrasi merujuk pada upaya untuk memperbaiki sistem birokrasi yang ada dengan menghilangkan kelemahan dan memperkenalkan perubahan yang diperlukan. Sasaran utama reformasi ini adalah meningkatkan efisiensi, akuntabilitas, dan kualitas pelayanan publik. Dalam konteks ini, langkah-langkah seperti penyederhanaan prosedur administrasi, pemangkasan birokrasi yang berlebihan, dan penerapan sistem meritokrasi menjadi fokus utama.
A Brief Analysis on Adverse Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines
Authors: Khan Muskan
Published: June 2023

A Brief Analysis on Adverse Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines
Pilar Utama Konsep Birokrasi : Efisiensi dan Akuntabilitas
Authors: Husni Muthia Fadhilah
Published: June 2023

Artikel ini mengkaji tentang pilar utama konsep birokrasi yakni efisiensi dan akuntabilitas. Birokrasi memiliki peran administratif dalam pengelolan pemerintahan dan organisasi. Efisiensi menggambarkan penggunaan sumber daya yang tersedia secara optimal dengan tujuan menjadi hasil yang diinginkan. Sedang akuntabilitas berkaitan dengan tanggungjawab individu maupun lembaga terhadap tindakantindakannya. Dalam konteks birokrasi, efisiensi dan akuntabilitas berkaitan erat dalam proses pencapaian tujuan organisasi, peningkatan kualitas pelayanan publik, maupun dalam membangun kepercayaan publik .
Role of Radiology in the Detection of Bone Metastases
Authors: Khan Asif
Published: June 2023

Bone metastases are a common manifestation of advanced-stage cancers and cansignificantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life. Timely and accurate detection of bonemetastases is crucial for appropriate management and treatment planning. Radiology plays acritical role in the detection of bone metastases, offering various imaging modalities andtechniques for evaluation. This review aims to provide an overview of the role of radiology in thedetection of bone metastases, discussing the strengths and limitations of different imagingmodalities, including X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), andnuclear medicine techniques such as bone scintigraphy and positron emission tomography (PET).Furthermore, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and the emerging role of advancedimaging techniques and artificial intelligence in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of bonemetastases detection will be highlighted. Overall, radiology plays a pivotal role in the detectionand characterization of bone metastases, enabling prompt diagnosis, appropriate staging, andeffective treatment planning for patients with advanced-stage cancers.
Whispers of the Woodlands: Unveiling the Interplay of Forest Conservation and Livelihood through Community Narratives
Authors: Eslit Edgar  Rendon
Published: June 2023

Amidst nature's enchanting embrace, forests stand as revered guardians, safeguarding biodiversity and nurturing rural livelihoods. In this journey, a qualitative study takes flight, exploring the cherished perspectives of the community within Iligan City's rustic expanse in Iligan City, Philippines. Its purpose? To unveil the intricate dance between forest conservation efforts and local livelihood strategies, weaving a tapestry of understanding. Through heartfelt conversations and keen observations, a diverse ensemble of 30 participants shares their wisdom, as thematic analysis reveals its breathtaking hues. In this symphony of voices, the community's resounding admiration for forest conservation emerges, painting a vivid portrait of its ecological significance and cultural splendor. As the canvas unfolds, the participants unfurl the whispered secrets of forest benefits—the gentle preservation of water resources and the enchanting pathways to ecotourism. Yet, amidst this beauty, they tenderly acknowledge the delicate trade-offs, where access to resources finds limitations. And so, the forest emerges as a steadfast companion in their livelihood odyssey, bestowing subsistence resources, opportunities for fruitful endeavors, and a profound sense of cultural heritage. These heartfelt discoveries beckon us to embrace the wisdom of the community, intertwining local perspectives into the fabric of forest conservation strategies, and championing participatory approaches that resonate with shared hopes and dreams. This study bestows upon us precious insights, illuminating the path towards sustainable forest management—a harmonious union where conservation goals and the vibrant tapestry of local livelihood needs dance hand in hand. Overall, locals must heed the profound symphony woven by forests and livelihood, as policymakers and practitioners craft a future where nature's melodies echo in the hearts of all who call the forest their home.
Notes on the Pens Collection of Australites in the Tate Museum, University of Adelaide
Authors: Squire Jayden , Curnow Paul , Milnes Anthony , Gostin Victor
Published: June 2023

The Tate Museum holds a large collection of (tektites) australites including the Pens Collection from the Florieton area in east-central South Australia. Many of these specimens are intact or near-so and have the various forms ascribed to their behaviour as they entered the Earth’s atmosphere. However, a significant number, some of which may have been initially fractured and broken by erosional processes on the Earth’s surface, were later reworked by Aboriginal Australians to form small tools and hence are important artefacts. Of the Florieton specimens, 6.5% have been reworking into microlithic flakes. This note points to the historical value of the Pens Collection, discusses the nature of the environment in which they were found, and speculates about the collecting and adaptation of australites by Aboriginal Australians.
How useful are native language tests for research with advanced second language users?
Authors: Vermeiren Hanke , Brysbaert Marc
Published: June 2023

We investigated the extent to which language tests developed for native speakers (L1) can be used with advanced speakers of a second language (L2). We compared the performance of Dutch–English bilinguals with that of native English speakers on a series of English language tests, looking at vocabulary knowledge, crystallized intelligence, reading comprehension, and reading speed. It was found that advanced L2 speakers know fewer L2 words than native speakers and take longer to read texts but perform equally well on text comprehension. Tests optimized for native English-speakers predicted text comprehension less well than tests better adapted to the skill level of the bilinguals (which include the Lextale test). An exploratory graphical analysis suggested that L2 users’ performance on challenging vocabulary tests, along with performance on an English author recognition test, forms a distinct cluster – arguably also measuring interest in English language and culture besides knowledge in general (also called crystallized intelligence).
Spontaneous eye movements reflect the representational geometries of conceptual spaces
Authors: Viganò Simone , Bayramova Rena , Doeller Christian F. , Bottini Roberto
Published: June 2023

Functional neuroimaging studies indicate that the human brain can represent concepts and their relational structure in memory using coding schemes typical of spatial navigation. However, whether we can read out the internal representational geometries of conceptual spaces solely from human behaviour remains unclear. Here we report that the relational structure between concepts in memory is reflected in spontaneous eye movements during verbal fluency tasks: when we asked participants to randomly generate numbers, their eye movements correlated with distances along the left-to-right 1-dimensional geometry of the number space (mental number line), while they correlated with distance along the ring-like 2-dimensional geometry of the colour space (colour wheel) when they randomly generated colour names. Moreover, when they randomly produced animal names, eye movements correlated with low-dimensional similarity in word frequencies. These results suggest that the representational geometries used to internally organise conceptual spaces can be read out from gaze behaviour.
A State-of-The-Art Technical Review on Seismic Resilience of Rcc Structural Components Using Seismic Resistance Based Retrofitting Techniques
Authors: Shah Rinky , K.C Sanjay , Bhagat Shubhanshu Kumar , Chaudhary Srijana , Pokharel Subash , Yadav Yogesh
Published: June 2023

Existing buildings can be at a greater seismic risk due to non-conformance to current design codes and may require structural retrofitting to improve building performance. The most recent example of that can be seen from the 2015 AD earthquake in Nepal and other sub continental regions, where numbers of buildings were destroyed with more fatal consequences have drawn the attention of the government authorities of Nepal and the general public for seismic earthquake resistance design of buildings. Following the post seismic assessment of building in Nepal after 2015 earthquake, it is revealed that the existing reinforced concrete buildings have some inadequacies in structural components and thus the intensive research and study is required to for the better understanding of the structure in terms of immediate consequences due to direct damage and way to recovery using seismic retrofit assessment.

This paper presents an overview on performance based evaluation of retrofitted rcc structural member using some advanced retrofitting techniques which is innovative and can be cost effective retrofitting strategies demanding less skilled man power. It is concluded that better seismic resilience can be achieved with the help of innovative methods with the application of innovative materials like textile mortars and fibers. In the following sections a review of experimental flexural loading on beam is presented.
Evaluating the Undrained Shear Strength of Kalimati Soil Using Field Vane and Unconfined Compression Test; a Study on Applicability of Bjerrum’s Correction Factor
Authors: Pandey Sanjaya , Lamichhane Anup , Acharya Indra Prasad
Published: June 2023

Rapid urbanization and geological challenges in Kathmandu have made it crucial to understand the geotechnical properties of the soil in the region. This study here focuses on the undrained shear strength of silty clay in Kalimati, Kathmandu, and investigates the applicability of Vane Shear tests and its parameters over other shear strength tests from other methods. Geotechnical investigations were carried out at three locations within the Kathmandu Engineering College premises and in-situ and laboratory tests were conducted on undisturbed and disturbed samples. Then the study compared the field vane shear strength, undrained strength from unconfined compression tests, and laboratory vane shear strength of the samples. For the field vane shear test the correction factor as suggested by Bjerrum was used and the results indicate that this method overestimates the shear strength in Kalimati soil, indicating no adjustment is necessary. The findings of this study have important implications for the design and construction of structures in the region, and contribute to a better understanding of the geotechnical properties of Kathmandu soil.
Pre and Post Earthquake Slope Stability Analysis Using Equivalent Linear Method – a Case Study of Jure Landslide
Authors: Shrestha R. , Tiwari R.C.
Published: June 2023

Slope stability analysis is one of the most important tools to determine the stability of both natural as well as man-made slopes. The main objective of this study is to compare safety factor of the Jure landslide before and after an earthquake occurrence using Geostudio QUAKE/W module. Three different positions of water table (top, middle and bottom of debris) were considered for the study. The safety factors of both deterministic and probabilistic case are determined. The Gorkha Earthquake's time history data were taken into consideration. Both the bedrock and debris are modeled using the equivalent linear approach for dynamic analysis. The findings indicate that the slope was on the verge of failing prior to the earthquake and is predicted to fail following the earthquake event that was taken into account.
Flood Propogation
Authors: Pandey Bharat Raj
Published: June 2023

The catastrophic failure of the dam creates to a rapid changes of flow depth which causes a devastating damage in the cultivated land in the downstream of the dam. The precise calculation to its attenuation of the wave height is critical to the design of the protection work for the cultivated land of the downstream communities.  Therefore, this topic is aimed to present an illustration the estimation of the open channel surges in the downstream river reaches.
RELIGIOUS MODERATION BASED ON THE MINISTRY OF RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS' PERSPECTIVE: A STUDY ON ISLAMIC UNIVERSITIES IN MALANG
Authors: Afwadzi Benny , Miski  , Rohmana Wahyu Indah Mala
Published: June 2023

This study investigated four moderate indicators coined by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (M0RA) among Muslim students. This study is essential because the MoRA has claimed moderation in its institution, but it has been questioned whether Muslim students studying at Islamic universities have implemented the practice. This article is the result of research with a qualitative approach conducted by conducting interviews with 36 students studying at three Islamic universities in Malang using purposive sampling. It has two focuses: 1) students' religious understanding and practice related to the four moderate indicators of the MoRA; and 2) the cause of the articulation of moderation, which leads to the implication of how to build moderate thoughts in students. The result of the study shows that there are differences in religious understanding and practice regarding the four moderate indicators of the MoRA. Indicators that have problems are tolerance and anti-violence in the intra-religious area, especially among minority sects. Meanwhile, two other indicators, namely national commitment and accommodativeness to local culture, appear to be in a safe area. The study also finds that "problematic" students were from social-humanities and religious study programs. Second, there are many reasons for the emergence of moderation among students, ranging from family background to the organization they are involved in. Thus, the authors present internalization and normalization as means of building moderate thoughts and attitudes in students.
Isolation, characterization and identification of cellulase (Endo-β-1,4-glucanase) producing bacteria from diverse locations
Authors: Kularajany Niranjan  , Kapilan Ranganathan  , Neelamanie Yapa
Published: June 2023

The objective of the study was to isolate cellulase producing bacteria from natural sources and identify the bacterial isolates that produce thermostable enzyme. Bacteria were isolated from samples collected from different locations like mango leaf litter, termite gut, composting yard (municipal solid waste, compost, and soil), soil from decaying paper waste, decaying wood, and saline coastal belt soil by enrichment in broth containing 1% cellulose and subsequent culturing on plates and the purified cultures stored in slants of the solidified agar medium of the same composition as enrichment medium. Primary screening of the isolates for cellulase (Endo β-1,4-glucanase) production was done by growing them on Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) agar medium and screening using indicator dye Congo red. Secondary screening of the positive isolates showing cellulolytic Index > 4 was done by crude cellulase enzyme extraction and assay using 1% CMC in 1N citrate buffer (pH 5.0) at different pH values (4.8- 7.0) and temperatures (35- 70℃). Cellulase activity (EA) in U/mL was calculated based on the absorbance change per min. which depends on the amount of reducing sugar produced by the enzyme catalysed conversion of CMC to reducing sugar. Isolates were characterized morphologically and biochemically and six isolates (Gram -ve: T1, MSW, C1, S2 and Gram +ve: W2, P) having significantly higher EA were selected for DNA extraction. DNA was quantified and the DNA of four isolates (MSW, S2, W2, P) were selected for sequence analysis. The 16S rDNA sequencing was carried out through PCR amplification and Blast using NCBI blast similarity search tool resulted in the identification of MSW, S2, W2 as E.coli, Sulfitobacter pontiacus, Bacillus subtilis respectively and P as Bacillus cereus and Rhodococcus erythropolis strain e1. Isolates showed significantly higher cellulase activity (EA) at pH 6.2 and at varying temperatures. Bacterial isolates P and C2 showed significantly higher activity at 40℃, MSW at 60℃ and others at 50℃ (EA ranging from 0.0054 – 0.0604 U/mL). Isolates W2, P, S2 had EA ranging from 0.006 - 0.03 U/mL at 70℃. This study showed that the cellulase producers could be grown at different temperatures (40 - 70℃) on cellulose based substrate. In this study the substrate specificity indicates that the crude enzyme is an endo- β-1,4-glucanase that plays a prominent role in initiating and sustaining the hydrolytic process and randomly cleaves cellulose into glucose and olygomeric polysaccharides. Hence by selecting samples with cellulosic substance from different locations with extreme environmental conditions like high temperature, high salinity it is possible to isolate cellulolytic bacteria producing cellulase enzymes that are stable at higher processing temperatures and other harsh conditions which is of importance in industrial applications.

Keywords: Endo-β-1,4-glucanase, Cellulolytic index, Cellulase activity, Thermostable
Improved Business Decisions Through Patent Intelligence
Authors: Davidson Jeffrey M.
Published: June 2023

Patent analytics enable analysis of hundreds or even thousands of patents, leading to insightful conclusions related to technologies and markets. This article gives some examples of patent analysis related to materials and processing technologies.
Business and Adoption of Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Rogers Kirk , Barnes John
Published: June 2023

This article reviews business cases for additive manufacturing (AM) and offers suggestions on monetizing the flexibility created by AM through a deep understanding of the most applicable cost drivers. It also reviews the common adoption drivers for AM and provides suggestions on how to take advantage of them. The AM maturity model breaks down potential additively manufactured products into five levels: preproduction, production influence, substitution, functional designs, and multifunctional. The business value of these levels is further described and evaluated with respect to the triple constraint of project management. The article then focuses on success factors for implementing AM.
أداء الاعلام "الإسرائيلي" في معركة سيف القدس
Authors: ABU JALHUM Sami Ali Abdel Qader
Published: June 2023

أدرك الصهاينة منذ بداية مشروعهم، أهمية امتلاك آلة إعلامية تناسب حجم المشروع. فأسسوا الصحف التي وجّهت رسائلها للتجمعات اليهودية في العالم وبشتى اللغات؛ لتجميعهم حول الفكرة الصهيونية، كما عملوا على إنشاء صحافة قادرة على اختراق الرأي العام العالمي لتأييد مشروعهم، وفي ذلك السياق، أنشأوا صحافة باللغة العربية، كتب فيها يهود عرب، وعرب متصهينون. وبعد إنشاء "دولة إسرائيل" على أنقاض الشعب العربي الفلسطيني، كان الإعلام الصهيوني جزءاً لا يتجزأ من أسلحة الدولة الصهيونية في حربها لتثبيت أركانها، وتحجيم أو تصفية أعدائها، مادياً ومعنوياً، بتبرير الجرائم التي يرتكبها الجيش "الإسرائيلي" ضد العرب، بل بتحريض المؤسسة الأمنية لمزيد من "الضربات" لردع المقاومة العربية والفلسطينية (نظرية الجدار الحديدي). وخلال معركة سيف القدس "حارس الأسوار" لعب الإعلام "الإسرائيلي" دوراً بارزاً في توجيه رسائل الدولة الصهيونية تجاه "مواطني إسرائيل" اليهود، وتجاه فلسطينيي الداخل المحتل عام 1948، وتجاه المواطنين الفلسطينيين في القدس والضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة، وكذلك تجاه الشعوب العربية والمجتمع الدولي. فإلى أي مدى نجح أو أخفق في إيصال رسائله، وما أبرز التحديات التي واجهته؟
EXPERIMENTAL STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONING EFFECTIVENESS MODEL VERIFICATION IN THE FORMATION OF THE READINESS IN THE FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO DESIGN AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors:   Таврійський державний агротехнологічний університет імені Дмитра Моторного, OLEKSENKO K.
Published: June 2023

In the professional standard for the profession «Primary school teacher of a general secondary education institution», one of the main labor functions is «participation in the organization of a safe and healthy educational environment», which implies the ability formation to design cells for teaching, educating and developing students. Significant changes must be made in the process and content of the training of primary school teachers who are capable of designing a learning environment according to the modern Ukrainian school requirements. The article describes diagnostic tools for assessing the formation component levels of the future primary school teachers readiness to design the learning environment according to personal, content-procedural and evaluative-regulatory criteria: determining personality orientation vectors according to B. Bass; analysis of goods activity; motivational essay; short orientation test according to E. Vanderlik; self-assessment scale of meta-cognitive behavior according to D. Lacoste; creative thinking test according to S. Mednik; determination of the reflectivity level; methodology for determining the emotional intelligence level according to N. Hall; methodology for the volitional self-regulation research according to E. Eidman An experimental data analysis showed qualitative changes at the low and medium levels of the future primary school teachers readiness formation to design the learning environment, which is due to a decrease in the number of applicants for higher education in these categories during the pedagogical experiment in the CG (by 6,97% and 6,33%, respectively) and EG (by 13,92% and 17,73% respectively). Sufficient and creative formation levels of this readiness also demonstrated positive qualitative changes: an increase in the number of applicants for higher education in the CG (by 10,13% and 3,17%, respectively) and the EG (by 22,16% and 9,49%, respectively). The obtained results are confirmed using mathematical statistics methods, particularly, Pearson's criterion calculation = 11,2 and Student's t-test t=8,4. In all respects, there were statistically significant changes in the formation level of the future primary school teachers’ readiness to design the learning environment, which is the basis for asserting the high effectiveness of the developed structural and functional model, particularly, the proposed organizational and pedagogical conditions, forms, methods and means. Key words: readiness, experimental research, diagnostics, model, elementary school, teacher.
ASSESSING ORACY SKILLS IN ONLINE COURSES
Authors:   Сумський державний університет, LIASHENKO I.
Published: June 2023

This academic article explores the intricacies of assessing oracy skills online within the context of online courses. While online learning has been growing in popularity, with many educational institutions transitioning to this mode of delivery, there remains a lack of empirical insight into designing online courses that account for the right assessment. The study seeks to address this gap by investigating the challenges and strategies involved in assessing oracy skills online. The article highlights the multifaceted nature of oracy assessment, which involves assessing oral language and communicative competence. Additionally, assessing oracy skills requires flexibility, as students mature and move from one age period to another. The challenges of online assessment are also discussed, including academic dishonesty, which can hinder fair assessment. Plagiarism, identity verification, and cheating are all identified as key challenges in online assessment. Moreover, students may experience a lack of motivation, insufficient and unrealistic information, and inadequate communication with their instructors as additional barriers in online learning. In response to these challenges, the article outlines various strategies and technologies that can be employed to assess oracy skills online. These include using formative online tests, which provide quick feedback and help build confidence and maintain practice, as well as summative tests that stem from taking formative tests. Additionally, the article suggests that educators should focus on positive student perceptions and outcomes in online learning to develop better practices. Overall, this article highlights the importance of understanding the intricacies of assessing oracy skills in online courses and provides insights into the challenges and strategies involved in this process. By taking into account the various factors that can impact online assessment, educators can develop more effective and engaging online courses that promote student success. Key words: oracy skills, assessing oracy, assessing online, distance learning, communication.
PREPARATION OF FUTURE PHYSICAL CULTURE TEACHERS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES AT THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL
Authors:   Бердянський державний педагогічний університет, SAMSUTINA N.
Published: June 2023

The scientific article analyzes the regulatory and legal documentation on the organization of physical education in the conditions of the New Ukrainian School, namely: the State Standard of Basic Secondary Education, the Concept of the New Ukrainian School, the Model Curriculum «Physical Culture. 5-6 grades». Analyzing the Model Curriculum «Physical Culture. 5-6 grades», it was determined that the basis of physical culture and health activities in the New Ukrainian School are the activities of the «League of Active Students and Schoolgirls of a Healthy Ukraine». In the course of the research, a questionnaire was conducted among students of higher education in the specialty 014 Secondary Education (Physical Culture) regarding the determination of the current state of preparation for physical culture and health work at the New Ukrainian School. As a result of the survey, it was determined that future physical education teachers feel a lack of knowledge about the content of physical education and health activities in the New Ukrainian School, namely, about the activities that form the basis of the «League of active male and female students of a healthy Ukraine», therefore the process of their preparation for physical education Health activities at the New Ukrainian School need improvement and the search for new effective teaching methods, among which we offer selective disciplines. The article presents the content of the curriculum «Physical Culture in the New Ukrainian School» for students of higher education to freely choose, the purpose of which is to arm students with knowledge about the peculiarities of conducting physical education lessons in general secondary education institutions and the implementation of physical culture and health activities in the conditions of the New Ukrainian School. The main tasks of studying the discipline «Physical Culture in the New Ukrainian School» are the formation of the complex of knowledge, abilities and skills necessary for the implementation of the requirements of the New Ukrainian School in the process of physical education in the students of higher education. The study of the selective educational discipline «Physical Culture in the New Ukrainian School» will contribute to the acquisition of skills and abilities to implement the content of the subject «Physical Culture» for primary and basic secondary school students and to organize physical culture and health activities in the conditions of the New Ukrainian School. Key words: physical culture and health activities, New Ukrainian school, subjects of free choice.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PENALARAN MATEMATIS DAN MINAT BELAJAR MAHASISWA PADA MATA KULIAH ANALISIS REAL
Authors: Haswati Desty , Fadila Anisa , Iskandar Ratu Sarah Fauziah , Raharjo Sigit
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan penalaran matematis dan minat belajar mahasiswa Pendidikan Matematika Universitas Muhammadiyah Tangerang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif-deskriptif. Subjek penelitian yang digunakan adalah mahasiswa semester 5 kelas A1 yang terdiri dari 25 mahasiswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan tes, angket, dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebanyak 8 mahasiswa (32%) memiliki kemampuan penalaran matematis dengan kategori tinggi, 15 mahasiswa (60%) memiliki kemampuan penalaran matematis dengan kategori sedang, dan 2 mahasiswa (8%) memiliki kemampuan penalaran matematis dengan kategori rendah. Rata-rata nilai kemampuan penalaran matematis mahasiswa sebesar 66,8 dengan kategori sedang. Berdasarkan angket minat belajar diperoleh persentase rata-rata jawaban mahasiswa secara keseluruhan sebesar 45,10% yang berarti bahwa hampir setengahnya mahasiswa semester 5 kelas A1 memiliki minat belajar pada mata kuliah Analisis Real dan masih termasuk kategori rendah. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa minat belajar mahasiswa mempengaruhi kemampuan penalaran matematis pada mata kuliah Analisis Real.
Analysis of Anti-Inflammatory Therapy Options for Bronchiolitis Obliterans in Children
Authors:   Chita State Medical Academy, Potapova N.L. ,   Chita, Russian Federation, Markovskaya A.I. ,   Chita State Medical Academy; Chita, Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

Aim: To present the relevant information on the new approaches to the management of obliterating bronchiolitis in children, based on the data generated by foreign researchers. Key Points. Obliterating bronchiolitis is a non-reversible chronic obstructive lung disease associated with respiratory insufficiency, significant deterioration in the quality of life, and steady signs of disability. Despite the fact that this topic is of high interest, the management of patients and efficient therapy algorithms are a burning issue. A risk of side effects from systemic corticosteroids necessitates the search for alternative therapies. This overview presents information on a combined use of inhaled corticosteroids, azithromycin, monteleukast, and N-acetylcysteine. Conclusion. Further development of alternative therapies for chronic obliterating bronchiolitis can help in achieving efficient control of this disease. Keywords: obliterating bronchiolitis, therapy, children.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Hypoxic-Ischemic Brain Lesions in Newborns: Evolution of Views and Development Prospects
Authors:   V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Spicialized Medical Care for Children, Romanov P.A. ,   Moscow, Russian Federation, Sokolov P.L. ,   V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Spicialized Medical Care for Children; Moscow, Russian Federation, Prityko A.G. ,   V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Spicialized Medical Care for Children; Moscow, Russian Federation, Chebanenko N.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education; Moscow, Russian Federation,   LLC Genomed; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

Aim: Based on the study of a large amount of available information, to create an idea of the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in hypoxic-ischemic brain lesions in newborns, to present the available research algorithms, classifications, the scope of the technique and its information content in the named pathology. Key points. MRI has long been a common practice in a neuropediatric hospital. To date, examination by this method has absolute significance in the diagnosis of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic brain lesions. In addition, MRI data help to objectify the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and predict the further development of a child with perinatal brain damage. There are several classifications of MRI changes in hypoxic-ischemic brain lesions in newborns. These classifications have varying degrees of sensitivity to the initial hypoxic-ischemic changes in the child's brain, however, allow us to roughly represent the process of their formation in dynamics in the morphological aspect according to the scheme “periventricular white matter — subcortical ganglia and thalamus — subcortical structures of the hemispheres and cerebral cortex”. Thus, the target structures of hypoxic ischemic lesions allow us to identify its main patterns: lesions of neuronal structures, leukopathy, and their combination. Conclusion. Studies of MRI phenomena as predictors of developmental pathology show that an increase in detail increases the accuracy of the prognosis. However, the available data do not currently allow us to form a spatial model for the development of hypoxic-ischemic changes in the brain of a newborn. It seems necessary to create such a model depending on the time and intensity of the impact of the ischemic process. This will allow developing a morphological and pathophysiological classification of perinatal encephalopathies. Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging, hypoxia-ischemia, hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, newborns, cerebral palsy.
Options and Periods of Epigenetic Influences on the Development of the Fetus
Authors:   V.F. Voyno-Yasenetsky Scientific and Practical Center of Spicialized Medical Care for Children, Sokolov P.L. ,   Moscow,Russian Federation, Chebanenko N.V. ,   Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education; Moscow, Russian Federation,   LLC Genomed; Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

Aim: To analyze modern research on the variants and frequency of epigenetic effects on fetal development. Key points. Epigenetic influences provide operational adaptation to the conditions of existence. Immediately after fertilization, the first wave of demethylation, “erasing” of methylation marks of parental gametes. After implantation, the first wave of methylation in blastocyst is carried out. The second wave of demethylation takes place at the beginning of the development of gametes. We know three types of epigenetic effects in the process of ontogenesis: direct influences of life experience refers to changes that occur in human life and caused by “direct life experience” of its adaptation to the conditions of existence. External indirect influences (transgenerations) are an impact of epigenetic changes that have developed in previous generations (both intrauterine and postnatally). Obviously, external indirect influences have a faster route for the transfer of hereditary information in comparison with the genetic mechanisms of inheritance. Conclusion. Thus, the expansion of our ideas about the epigenetics allows you to see in it the most important mechanism for the adaptation to the conditions of the external environment both on the organism and in the population levels. Keywords: development, epigenetics, ontogenesis, methylation, histone modifications, chromatin remodeling, noncoding RNAs.
Social and Metabolic Risk Factors for Arterial Hypertension in Adolescents
Authors:   Scientific and Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North, Federal Research Centre “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Centre of the Siberian, Kostyuchenko Yu.R. ,   Branch of the Russian Academy of Science”; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Potupchik T.V. ,   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Evert L.S. ,   Scientific and Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North, Federal Research Centre “Krasnoyarsk Scientific Centre of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science”; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation,   Khakass State University named after N.F. Katanov; Abakan, Russian Federation, Panicheva E.S. ,   Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University; Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation, Dubrovsky Yu.A. ,   Khakass State University named after N.F. Katanov; Abakan, Russian Federation, Usoltseva E.I. ,   Khakass State University named after N.F. Katanov; Abakan, Russian Federation, Loseva N.I. ,   Khakass State University named after N.F. Katanov; Abakan, Russian Federation
Published: June 2023

Aim: to study the features of social and metabolic indicators in adolescents with arterial hypertension (AH), to assess their informative significance and the magnitude of their contribution to the risk of developing this pathology. Design: a comparative clinical study of patients. Materials and Methods: The object of the study was adolescents aged 12–17 years (boys and girls) with and without AH. The 1st stage included the analysis of biomedical, social and metabolic indicators, the 2nd stage included an assessment of the informative significance and degree of participation of indicators as risk factors for AH. Methods: questioning, laboratory, clinical and functional, statistical. Examination program: verification of AH and its severity; association of AH with functional somatic disorders; features of biomedical, social and metabolic indicators; assessment of the significance and contribution of indicators as risk factors for AH. Results. Of the 504 examined, AH was diagnosed in 86 (17.06%) adolescents, of which 47.7% (41 people) had grade 1 AH and 52.3% (45 people) had grade 2 AH. Social risk factors for hypertension associated with family characteristics: the degree of marriage of parents — temporary cohabitation (OR = 3.36), father's profession — worker (OR = 3.14), father's education — secondary special (OR = 2.25), deviant family (OR = 2.78), family at medical and social risk (OR = 1.87). Metabolic predictors of the risk of AH: the presence of DLP (OR = 1.95), HChS (OR = 2.62), HTG (OR = 2.21), Hyper-β-CHS (OR = 1.87) and Hyper-pre-β-ChS (OR = 2.14). Conclusion. Along with traditional ones, it is necessary to identify and correct socially determined and metabolic risk factors for AH in order to optimize the diagnosis and prevention of this pathology in adolescents. Keywords: adolescents, arterial hypertension, risk factors, social factors, lipid spectrum