bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Contemporary Marketing Techniques for Cannabis Entrepreneurs
Authors: Ramraj Andrisha Beharry , Mnyandu Thobeka Nomcebo
Published: January 2023

The legal cannabis industry has been the fastest-growing industry in the United States of America and across the world. The marketing structure for cannabis production, supply, and sale in the USA was underground and illegal for the majority of the twentieth century. This study aims to identify the online and offline marketing techniques providing opportunities for cannabis entrepreneurs. This study was conducted using the desktop research method to identify the online and offline marketing techniques for cannabis entrepreneurs and the analysis of challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the marketing of cannabis.
Digital Technologies and Tools for the Ensuing Digital Era
Authors: Sharma Tarun , Singh Akashdeep , Kumar Naveen , Chauhan Garima
Published: January 2023

Agriculture v4.0 revolves around digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, cellular agriculture, and sensors. These latent technologies can help us meet sustainable development goals. By end of 2020, the global digital agriculture-based market was valued at USD10 billion, and is projected to grow at 15% between 2021-2026 to be valued at USD 22.88 billion by 2026. Rising global temperatures, shrinking natural resource base, and mushrooming human population have increased the pressure on limited resources for enhanced productivity. Ubiquitous digital technologies in the near future will help transform agriculture into a precise, productive, and sustainable sector. Smart farming technologies involve precise and efficient data acquisition, data management, decision making, and field management. Big data management has been a key hurdle in application of digitalized agriculture. The issue of data management has been resolved to a great extent using IoT. Mass field application of futuristic technologies awaits developing and under-developed countries.
Automatic Seed Dispensing System Using Drone Technology
Authors: Kanchan Jayapadmini , K. Ganaraj , Hegde Madhura N. , Shetty Shwetha S.
Published: January 2023

The barren land detection management using manual methods has proven to be of great difficulty in terms of time and workforce. Also, several other methods such as vibration-based models, etc. have been costly to be implemented, as well as their questionable accuracy is along with their limitations. This system aims at designing and developing a drone that mainly focuses on addressing the issue of deforestation with the integration of digital intelligence and drone technology.
Smart System and Services Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms
Authors: Bhuvaneshwari K. Sai
Published: January 2023

The concept is devoted to the study of the legal regulation of the use of artificial intelligence in deep learning, machine learning and services. A new service system classification that requires minimum human interaction but works especially based on things interaction. Efficient results can be acquired in the fields of information technology, IoT security, healthcare, business, agriculture, etc. by using AI in smart systems and services. We can use AI algorithms and techniques to solve the issues surrounding regular smart based services, as the future is a clear sky of AI. The goal is to investigate the issues and drawbacks of existing methods and to improve the service's efficiency in order to achieve the best results.
5G Networks and Their Applications
Authors: Dayal Mohit , Panwar Dhananjay Singh , D'souza Derick Phillips , Sharma Gourav , Upreti Kamal , Gupta Saijal , Duggal Rupender
Published: January 2023

Developed by 3GPP, 5G is the technology standard for cellular broadband networks. Introduced in July of 2016 and commercialized almost 3 years later, it is seen as the successor to 4G networks. 5G uses device-to-device communication, dividing the service area into small geographical locations called cells. These cells are connected intensely through localized antennas. The connectivity of these antennas, despite being small, amounts to high-speed downloads ranging up to 10 Gbps. This chapter includes a brief introduction of 5G network; concise notes on the history of its predecessors such as 2G, 3G, and 4G; as well as a thorough look through the architecture of the 5G network model.
Wild host fruit–niche diversity of Drosophila suzukii in lowbush blueberry agroecosystems in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada
Authors: Guay Jean-Frédéric , Champagne-Cauchon William , Fournier Valérie , Cloutier Conrad
Published: January 2023

Understanding movements of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) into berry fruit crops from wild-fruit hosts in borders of semi-natural agroecosystems, such as lowbush blueberry, is important to determining harvesting time and managing wild-fruit diversity near crops. This study aimed to inventory the wild-fruit hosts associated with lowbush blueberry (Ericaceae) production in Québec, Canada, near the limits of lowbush blueberry’s eastern North American range. We also tested the hypothesis that fruit traits of berry fruit species present in or near lowbush blueberry fields might explain field infestation levels. Flies of both sexes emerged from five wild-fruit species in 2016, to which six more species were added in 2017. The most productive wild-fruit hosts were Cornus canadensis (Cornaceae) and Aralia hispida (Araliaceae) (> 100 emerged flies/100 g of fruit) in 2016, to which Prunus pensylvanica (Rosaceae) and Rubus idaeus (Rosaceae) were added in 2017. Among nine variables considered in statistical modelling (fruit size, sugar content, and reflected colour bands) and taxonomic family (a nominal variable), none could explain field infestation levels over two years. In lab tests comparing fruits of Cornus canadensis, a common weed within fields, and lowbush blueberries, mated D. suzukii females laid twice as many eggs on blueberries, but both species were equally suitable for development.
Former ice-dammed lakes and the deglaciation of the middle reaches of the George River, Labrador-Ungava
Authors: Ives J D
Published: January 2023

A combination of field work and air photo interpretation forms the basis of this paper which is a study of the glacial features of the middle George River and the plateau country on either side. Particular emphasis is placed upon a precise survey of the extent
and tilt of a spectacular series of glacial lake shorelines. The extrapolation of the data obtained by parallax methods from this survey allowed for the coverage of a much larger area than could be covered on the ground. The glacio-fluvial and glacio-lacustrine features are interpreted in the light
of existing topographical knowledge of the northeastern sector of the peninsula and this allows the broad outlines of the deglaciation to be drawn. I t is concluded that glacial lakes, hundreds of miles in extent, were dammed between the Atlantic watershed and ice masses to the west and north.
Ungava Bay was occupied by a large mass of ice in lateglacial time.
Effects of the costoclavicular block versus interscalene block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under monitored anesthesia care: a randomized, prospective, non-inferiority study
Authors: Luo Quehua , Zheng Junyi , Yang Caiqi , Wei Wei , Wang Kejia , Xiang Xiaobing , Yao Weifeng
Published: January 2023

Background: Recent studies have reported that costoclavicular blocks (CCBs) can consistently block almost all branches of the brachial plexus while sparing the phrenic nerve and provide effective analgesia after shoulder surgery. We aimed to compare the efficacy of the CCB with that of the interscalene block (ISB) as the sole blocking technique for shoulder surgery.Methods: A total of 212 patients undergoing elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery were randomized to receive an ISB or CCB based on a non-inferiority design. All patients received titration sedation with propofol under monitored anesthesia during surgery. The primary outcomes were the proportion of patients with complete motor blockade of the suprascapular nerve (SSN) and incidence of hemidiaphragmatic paralysis (HDP). The secondary outcomes included block-related variables, complications, and postoperative pain scores. Results: The proportion of patients with complete motor blockade of the SSN at 20 min between the CCB and ISB groups (53% vs. 66%) exceeded the predefined non-inferiority margin of −5%, but was comparable at 30 min (87% vs. 91%). The CCB resulted in a significantly lower incidence of HDP (7.55% vs. 92.45%), Horner’s syndrome (0% vs. 18.87%), and dyspnea (0% vs. 10.38%) than the ISB. None of the patients experienced failed blocks or required conversion to general anesthesia. Pain scores were comparable between the groups.Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided CCBs may be comparable to ISBs, with fewer unfavorable complications in patients with impaired lung function undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Health-related quality of life of parents of children with beta-thalassemia major attending a tertiary care institution in Eastern India
Authors: Chandra Archi , Mallik Sarmila , Chakrabarti Soma , Bhattacharyya Nabanita
Published: January 2023

Context:

Chronic diseases such as beta-thalassemia major among children impact their parents in various ways, as they face continuous stress and strain while striving to provide their children with a best possible care. Literature related to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among parents of children with beta-thalassemia major are limited among Indian population.

Aims:

This study aimed to assess the HRQoL of parents of children with beta-thalassemia major attending a tertiary care institution in Eastern India and its various correlates.

Settings and Design:

This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care institution in Eastern India.

Materials and Methods:

A sample size of 192 was selected using the simple random sampling among parents with children suffering from beta-thalassemia major who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Study participants were interviewed regarding different variables and their HRQoL, using a predesigned, pretested, and semi-structured schedule and the Short Form 36 Health survey, respectively, after obtaining ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee and informed consent from them.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were entered in MS Excel and analyzed using IBM SPSS 20.0 version (Armonk, NY: IBM Corp).

Results:

The mean HRQoL score was found to be 38.7 ± 11.3 with an interquartile range of 23–59.7. The Spearman's rho correlation matrix showed that HRQol of parents is weakly positively correlated with the educational status of the father of the child (r = 0.2), educational status of the mother of the child (r = 0.1), family history of thalassemia (r = 0.2), ongoing treatment (r = 0.1), and duration of blood transfusion (r = 0.2).

Conclusions:

Hence, we can conclude that HRQoL of parents of beta-thalassemia major children was correlated with the educational status of the father and mother, family history of thalassemia, ongoing treatment, and duration of blood transfusion.
Comparative study between aspiration followed by Intralesional triamcinolone Injection, mixture of triamcinolone and hyaluronidase and surgical excision for the treatment of forearm ganglion in a medical college hospital
Authors: Hassan Yaqoob , Rather Ajaz Ahmad , Peer Javid Ahmad
Published: January 2023

Background:

Ganglionic cysts are benign tumors of forearm commonly encountered in our day-to-day outdoor practice. This study compares the efficacy, safety, and recurrence rates of triamcinolone, a triamcinolone hyaluronidase mixture, and surgical excision for the treatment of forearm ganglion in a medical college hospital.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective comparative study was carried out at the SKIMS, Medical College, Hospital, over a period of 3 years. Between January 2018 and January 2021, 96 subjects with forearm ganglion were included and treated in three groups – Group A included patients who had aspiration and injection of triamcinolone; Group B patients had aspiration and injection of mixture of triamcinolone and hyaluronidase; and Group C patients underwent excision under anesthesia. The data were collected and analyzed using SPSS software 22.

Results:

Among 96 patients who met the inclusion criteria, the mean age was 35.74 years, with a male: female ratio of 0.63. The swelling was the most common clinical presentation recorded in 100% of patients. Swelling with symptoms such as pain and paresthesia was present in 59.38% of the patients, dissatisfaction with cosmetic appearance in 55.21% of the patients, and 36.46% subjects had apprehension of sinister lesion (malignant tumor). 47.92% of patients had aspiration and injection of triamcinolone (Group A), 43.75% of patients had aspiration and injection of triamcinolone-hyaluronidase mixture (Group B), and 8.33% of patients underwent surgical excision (Group C). The difference in recurrence rate was significantly lower in the Group B patients (15.22%) than in the Group A patients (2.38%) (P ≤ 0.05). We observed 100% success rate after surgical excision. No major postprocedure complications occurred in any of the patients.

Conclusion:

Aspiration and intracystic instillation of a triamcinolone-hyaluronidase mixture is a simple, effective, and safe treatment for ganglion with low recurrence rates. Following an unsuccessful primary therapy of aspiration and injection, surgical excision yielded excellent results.
Incidental Finding of Asymptomatic Supracondylar Process of the Humerus
Authors: Dharmshaktu Ganesh Singh , Dharmshaktu Ishwar Singh , Agarwal Naveen
Published: January 2023

The supracondylar process is an uncommon anomaly that presents as a beak-like bony projection from the anteromedial aspect of the humerus. Many of these occurrences are reported as sporadic case reports or small series. While the true incidence cannot be assessed as very few of these have clinical problems like neurovascular compression (brachial artery or median nerve entrapment) due to ligament of Struther's attached to it. Incidentally, these lesions can be noted in clinical settings while treating some other conditions. We describe a series of four cases that were incidentally seen in our center when radiographs were done for various reasons.
On triangulated orbit categories
Authors: Keller Bernhard
Published: January 2023

We show that the category of orbits of the bounded derived category of a hereditary category under a well-behaved autoequivalence is canonically triangulated. This answers a question by Aslak Buan, Robert Marsh and Idun Reiten which appeared in their study citeBuanMarshReinekeReitenTodorov04 with M. Reineke and G. Todorov of the link between tilting theory and cluster algebras (cf. also citeCalderoChapotonSchiffler04) and a question by Hideto Asashiba about orbit categories. We observe that the resulting triangulated orbit categories provide many examples of triangulated categories with the Calabi-Yau property. These include the category of projective modules over a preprojective algebra of generalized Dynkin type in the sense of Happel-Preiser-Ringel citeHappelPreiserRingel80, whose triangulated structure goes back to Auslander-Reiten's work citeAuslanderReiten87, citeReiten87, citeAuslanderReiten96.
Variance bounds for disc-polygons
Authors: Fodor Ferenc , Grünfelder Balázs , Vígh Viktor
Published: January 2023

We prove asymptotic lower bounds on the variance of the number of vertices and missed area of random disc-polygons in convex discs whose boundary is

C_+^2

smooth. The established lower bounds are of the same order as the upper bounds proved previously in [
F. Fodor
and
V. Vígh
, J. Appl. Probab. 55, No. 4, 1143–1157 (2018; Zbl 1407.52004)].
Performance of the Health System Network in Formosa, Argentina, in the Diagnosis of Leprosy
Authors: Arnaiz María R. , Abarca Daniela Tobar , Santini María S. , Franco José I. , Arzamendia Lucila , Recalde Hugo C. , Bruzzone Octavio A.
Published: January 2023

Leprosy is a chronic, neglected tropical infectious disease, currently endemic in Formosa, a province in northwestern Argentina. To analyze the performance, distribution, and effectiveness of the health system in leprosy diagnosis in Formosa, we estimated the trend of the number of new cases of leprosy diagnosed between 2002 and 2019 and estimated a forecast for 2022 at the primary health care centers (PHCCs) of at the first level of care (1stLC), at district hospitals (DHs) of the second level of care (2ndLC), high-complexity hospitals at the third level of care (3rdLC), and in rural and urban areas. The general trend was calculated based on the new cases detection rate (NCDR) using the autoregressive–moving average model (ARMA). The 1stLC, 2ndLC, and 3rdLC and the rural/urban variables were assessed using a proportional Bayesian trend ARMA (TrARMA) model. A predictive model was used for estimated forecasts. Markov-Monte Carlo chains were applied with A Metropolis-Hastings’s algorithm. The highest median proportion (Mp) of new cases of leprosy was diagnosed at the 2ndLC (Mp, 0.67; 97.5% credibility interval [CI] [0.56–0.77]), at the 3rdLC (Mp, 0.11; 97.5% CI [0.08–0.15]), and in urban areas (urban median proportion (uMp), 0.86; 97.5% CI [0.83– 0.88]), whereas the lowest proportion of new cases was diagnosed at the 1stLC (Mp, 0.082; 97.5% CI [0.061–0.108]) and in rural areas (rural median proportion (rMp), 0.13; 97.5% CI [0.11–0.16]). Our model predicts for 2022 that a median number of new cases of leprosy of 19.70 will be diagnosed in urban areas (97.5% CI [15.94–23.80]), and will continue to be diagnosed at the 2ndLC (median number of cases, 15.33; 97.5% CI [12.40–10.52]) and 3rdLC (median number of cases, 2.43; 97.5% CI [1.97–2.94]).
Active Trachoma Prevalence and Related Variables among Children in a Pastoralist Community in Southern Ethiopia in 2021: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Tuke Dedefo , Etu Edao , Shalemo Endale
Published: January 2023

An estimated 30% of trachoma burden is borne by Ethiopia. Data on the prevalence of active trachoma and related factors in a pastoralist population are currently lacking. Additionally, no research has been conducted in the Oromia, Guji Zone of the Liben District. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 538 children 1–9 years old in the pastoralist community of the Liben District from March 1 to April 30, 2021. A multistage systematic sampling method was applied to choose the sample. A structured questionnaire and WHO’s trachoma grading scheme were used to identify active trachoma. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to determine associated factors. An adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was calculated to decide the level of significance: 157 (29.2%) (95% CI: 24.9, 33.1) of children had clinical signs of active trachoma, 103 (66%) had trachomatous follicles, 41 (26%) had trachomatous intense, and 13 (8%) had both. There was an independent relationship between active trachoma and open defecation (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.75; 95% CI: 1.24, 6.09), defecating outside close to a house (AOR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.07, 6.08), not having a latrine (AOR: 3.70; 95% CI: 1.60, 8.60), children who did not wash their faces with soap (AOR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.10, 3.07), and being in a widowed household (AOR: 3.26; 95% CI: 1.57, 6.63). The study’s findings revealed that about one-third of the children had clinical signs of trachoma. Research indicates that trachoma is a major concern for children in rural communities. Therefore, attention to trachoma control with antibiotics, facial hygiene, and environmental sanitation is strongly encouraged.
Assessing Food Safety Culture: A Comparative Study between Independent and Chain Mexican and Chinese Restaurants
Authors:   Dept. of Human Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Sam Houston State University, 1700 University Ave., Suite 119, Box 2177, Huntsville, TX 77341, USA, Boutrous Basem
Published: January 2023

This study aimed to assess the food safety culture in independent and chain Mexican and Chinese restaurants based on food handlers’ demographics and operational characteristics. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to collect data on-site from a stratified random sample of 300 food handlers, with the goal of having 75 food handlers from each stratum of independent and chain Mexican and Chinese restaurants. A total of 106 restaurants agreed to participate. This included 31 independent Chinese restaurants, 28 independent Mexican restaurants, 16 chain Chinese restaurants, and 31 chain Mexican restaurants. Independent t-tests and a one-way analysis of variance were used to analyze the data. There were significant differences in food handlers’ perceptions of leadership and environmental support in Mexican versus Chinese restaurants. Significant differences were found between the food handlers who received food safety training and those who did not. The respondents’ perception of leadership was significantly different among restaurants with different types of service. Perception of commitment to food safety was significantly different among food handlers of different ethnicities. Restaurant operators are recommended to focus on leadership styles, enhanced food safety training, and a physical environment more supportive of a positive food safety culture.
Model ciała człowieka CYBID Multibody Pieszy. Specyfikacja, generator modelu, prace badawcze nad rozwojem modelu
Authors: Wdowicz Daniel , Bułka Dariusz
Published: January 2023

Celem artykułu jest opis numerycznego, wielobryłowego modelu ciała człowieka CYBID Multibody Pieszy wprowadzonego w oprogramowaniu V-SIM 5.0. Przedstawiono założenia dla geometrii modelu oraz krótki opis działania generatora ciała człowieka. Omówiono pokrótce dodatkowe funkcjonalności rozwinięte w trakcie procesu wdrożenia modelu pieszego, m.in. interfejs skryptowy do programu V-SIM 5.0. oraz rozszerzone modele wspomagające analizę obrażeń. Przedstawiono także pokrótce kierunki dalszych prac badawczych na potrzeby rozwoju modelu.

CYBID Multibody Pedestrian model. Specification, human body generator, research and development of the model
The aim of the article was to provide a thorough description of CYBID Multibody Pedestrian model in keeping with its implementation in the commercial version of V-SIM 5.0. reconstruction software. The description of the model geometry and the human body generator is provided together with a detailed explanation of the contact algorithm implemented in V-SIM 5.0. New functionalities including the script interface developed in the process of the pedestrian model implementation in V-SIM 5.0 and extended human body models supporting injury analysis are briefly discussed. Perspective for further development of Multibody models in future V-SIM versions is also presented.
Apresentação do dossiê Darcy Ribeiro e suas transfigurações
Authors: Valentini Luísa , K. Pimentel Spensy
Published: January 2023

Apresentação do dossiê Darcy Ribeiro e suas transfigurações
O que afeta a decisão da mulher de ter filhos e a quantidade de filhos que ela tem?
Authors: Da Silva Denize Mirian , Fernandes de Lima Medeiros Fernandina , De Souza Beirão Éder
Published: January 2023

A taxa de fecundidade no Brasil atualmente está abaixo da taxa de reposição populacional. Em virtude disso, problemas relacionados à escassez de mão de obra, previdência social e saúde pública são alguns que podem surgir em breve. Nesse contexto, este artigo tem como objetivo analisar como as condições sociodemográficas afetam a decisão da mulher de ter filhos e a quantidade de filhos que ela tem. Com os microdados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (PNAD) do período de 2002 a 2015, foram estimados modelos Logit, Tobit e Binomial Negativo. Os principais resultados mostram que o fato de a mulher estar empregada aumenta a probabilidade de ela ter filhos e do número de filhos que ela tem. Em relação a cor ou raça, ser branca aumenta as chances de a maternidade ocorrer, mas reduz a probabilidade de a mulher ter um número maior de filhos. Ademais, ter uma maior escolaridade e renda per capita, estão associados à uma menor expectativa de escolher ser mãe e de ter uma quantidade maior de filhos.
Cinema indígena, transfiguração étnica do cinema
Authors: Oliveira Bernardo
Published: January 2023

Este ensaio parte da premissa de que a “transfiguração étnica” preconizada por Darcy Ribeiro pode ser reutilizada de forma paródica para pensar algo que o próprio Darcy não previu: o cinema indígena. Pretendo com isso ressaltar o aspecto singularíssimo desse conjunto de filmes e posicionar uma indagação de fundo: a partir do debate em torno da história transformacional preconizada pela categoria “transfiguração étnica”, de que forma pensar a aparente contradição e a força renovadora do cinema protagonizado por povos originários? Pretendo expor aqui essa diferença através da análise de dois filmes: Ava Yvy Vera — Terra do Povo do Raio (2016), do coletivo Kaiowa formado por Genito Gomes, Valmir Gonçalves Cabreira, Johnaton Gomes, Joilson Brites, Johnn Nara Gomes, Sarah Brites, Dulcídio Gomes e Edna Ximenes; e Yãy tu nũnãhã payexop: Encontro de Pajés (2021), de Sueli Maxakali. Adianto aqui minha hipótese: trata-se de uma forma da diferença que é inventada e produzida pela consistente inconstância da alma selvagem: da assimilação interessada ao simultâneo desprezo pela reificação da coisa assimilada e seu posterior reaproveitamento, seletivo, negociado, ressignificado.
Estratégias de gestão das águas por agricultores familiares em comunidades rurais de Francisco Sá (Minas Gerais, Brasil)
Authors: Da Silveira Alves Weber , Fontes de Rezende Luiz Paulo , Magalhães Ribeiro Áureo Eduardo
Published: January 2023

Este artigo objetiva contribuir com o debate sobre a desigualdade na oferta e acesso à água em comunidades rurais no Semiárido do Brasil. A pesquisa foi realizada em três comunidades rurais de Francisco Sá (MG): Campo Grande, Catuni e Poções. Usando os dados obtidos das entrevistas em instituições e com lideranças locais, foram caracterizadas e identificadas as estratégias criadas por agricultores familiares, em diferentes situações, para consumo humano e produção. A principal fonte de água para beber e cozinhar provém do armazenamento de cisternas de placa, captada da chuva, sendo o carro-pipa a segunda mais acessada. Foram detectadas outras nove técnicas utilizadas no convívio ou combate à seca, atendendo uma hierarquização conforme o destino, qualidade e disponibilidade. Os resultados revelaram que, apesar da atuação de instituições e organizações, os programas, projetos e iniciativas por elas ofertados são insuficientes para garantir o acesso à água nas diferentes situações vivenciadas. No entanto, são importantes para regularizar as necessidades das famílias no uso doméstico e na reprodução da agricultura familiar no Semiárido.
Technical and economic feasibility of using agricultural biomass (grain straw and oilseeds) for heat production in Kazakhstan
Authors:   Kazakh Research Institute of Economy  of Agro-Industrial Complex and  Rural  Development, Akimbekova G. U. , Baymukhanov A. B. ,   Kazakh  Research  Institute  of    Economy  of  Agro-Industrial  Complex  and  Rural  Development, Sarbassov D. ,   L.N.  Gumilyov  Eurasian  National  University
Published: January 2023

A steady trend of recent decades is the search and implementation of efficient, rational and renewable sources of thermal energy to reduce environmental pollution. Agricultural biomass pellets can be used as biofuels. Purpose – issues of development of bioenergy in Kazakhstan, economic feasibility of using this technology by managing supply chains of grain straw and oilseeds from the field to the consumer are considered. Methods – analysis of logistics audit, which examined the characteristics of supply chains from raw materials to energy resources, taking into account each stage of logistics: harvesting, storage, transportation, associated costs and the flow of information through logistics channels. Results – main logistics chains for the delivery of this organic energy carrier, its cost and complex logistics operations in production and use of energy, as well as losses at each stage, are determined. It has been determined that potential amount of waste varies for various crops and regions of the republic. Recommendations have been developed for functioning of logistics system for the supply of waste materials of agricultural production as fuel for boiler house and directions for improving the efficiency of logistics means of communication based on existing and potential ways of importing biomass are shown. Conclusions – agro-industrial complex will receive significant benefits from the use of renewable energy sources (RES) through "green" technologies. In addition to environmental benefits, renewable energy will reduce operating costs and improve energy security of the enterprise. Renewable energy production will help diversify the income of economic entities in agro-industrial complex through the sale of surplus electricity produced, as well as various types of biofuels – promising type of renewable energy resources with high calorific value.
The insurance system in AIC: advantages, structure, mechanisms
Authors:   D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan  Technical  University, Suieubayeva S. N. , Denissova O. ,   D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan  Technical  University, Sloniec J. ,   Lublin University of Technology
Published: January 2023

The market of agricultural products, raw materials and food is of great importance for the development of economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its main purpose is to meet the needs for food. The protection of interests of agricultural producers cultivating grain, oilseeds, vegetables from the consequences of adverse natural conditions will be ensured by organization of insurance activities in crop production. The aim – is to evaluate modern system of voluntary insurance in crop production section of Kazakhstan and develop recommendations for its improvement. Methods – statistical, structuring of processed information, causal and comparative data analysis. Results – reducing the risks of economic entities from emergencies due to the increased amount of insurance of the sown area in the republic will make it possible to increase the amount of financing for agricultural entities, and additional resources will be directed to the effective functioning of AIC. Within three years, the country will diversify production of crop products by expanding the area of arable land occupied by agricultural crops. The study of foreign and domestic experience made it possible t o identify shortcomings in modern approaches to the system of voluntary insurance services and offer recommendations for improving methods of their application. Currently, public and private sectors are interested in the continuous expansion of agricultural insurance market in Kazakhstan. The standard for subsidizing part of insurance premium in agricultural sector has increased, which, in turn, will reduce cost of insurance policy for agricultural producers and make this resource even more accessible. Conclusions – positive aspects of modern mechanism of agricultural insurance include: availability of cost of insurance; guaranteed insurance payments; introduction of digital technologies; simplified scheme for recognition of insured events. However, it should be noted that not all existing risks are covered by insurance. To solve this problem, it is necessary to further improve the system of agricultural risk insurance.
State and prospects of agritourism in the Turkestan region of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Authors:   International University of Tourism and Hospitality, Abishov N. U. , Agybetova R. E. ,   International University of Tourism and Hospitality, Dusenko S. V. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Russian  University  of  Sports»
Published: January 2023

The agritourism industry is one of the youngest in Kazakhstan, which determines the promising directions for the development of domestic tourism sector. Currently, European countries consider tourism industry to be a priority project for the development of rural areas. The goal - is a comprehensive analysis of the prerequisites and factors for socioeconomic growth in the Turkestan region and its attractiveness to rural tourism. Methods – observation and collection of information, analysis and synthesis, a systematic approach. Results – the article is devoted to the study of ecotourism problems in the region. The main tendencies of its organization are outlined. It has been established that this vector is developing progressively, based on existing world traditions and has Kazakhstani specifics associated with its features. The potential of tourism service sector and its role in modernization of the economy of this administrative-territorial unit is revealed. A SWOT-analysis of the state of tourism industry, classification of areas according to agritourism significance is presented. The effectiveness and expediency of expanding the sphere of ecological tourism are shown. Conclusions – for the first time, agritourism services have become widespread in Akmola, North Kazakhstan regions. It is noted that poss ibilities of the region allow to increase the flow of tourists, increase their interest in agritourism facilities, develop organic farming, contribute to the growth of the number of small businesses, production of environmentally friendly products of personal subsidiary plots and farms in rural areas, creation of additional jobs, decrease in the outflow of local population to cities, preservation and popularization of local architectural monuments, elements of art and customs of the people, strengthening the position of tourism business, paying special attention to tourism activities. The leisure industry has a large reserve of natural and human resources. However, as the authors state, farmers need information and advisory support from travel companies, including electronic means.
The use of GPS trackers in herd horse breeding: justification of production indicators
Authors:   S.  Seifullin  Kazakh  Agro  Technical  University, Tokenova S. , Orazbayeva A. ,   S.  Seifullin  Kazakh  Agro  Technical  University
Published: January 2023

At present, GPS search technologies are increasingly being used to track cows, horses, sheep and other animals in vast pastures. Comfortable monitoring of the movement of animals is one of the primary tasks set by the owners of cattle and horses. So-called GPS collars are common on large farms, as well as in small private households, and are one of the important solutions to the problem of cattle theft prevention. The goal – is to substantiate the use of GPS trackers and effectiveness of monitoring of the state of herd horse breeding in the areas where basic farms are located. In order to assess economic feasibility of "smart" animal husbandry technology, the following methods were applied: review of scientific literature on relevant topics; questioning. The article discusses main directions of digitalization in horse breeding: determining the location of animal in real time, its physical activity, shows innovative approaches that have manifested themselves in the presence of new investment objects (GPS trackers, computer programs, databases), emergence of new effects. The authors studied and analyzed the data on disposal of livestock of horses for reasons not related to production activities, and also calculated the amount of losses. A practical example of the use of GPS trackers is presented and their economic benefits are proven. The results of the study indicate the need for a wider introduction of information and digital systems that allow to maximize the speed of obtaining information on location and prevent the loss of animals of non-productive nature (theft). Conclusions – this device monitors, fixes and analyzes the activity of the observed object in real time, often GPS tracker for horses can save the animal's life or save the owner from significant damage.
Activities of the precision farming demonstration site
Authors:   Kazakh  Research  Institute  of  Economy  of  Agro-Industrial  Complex  and  Rural  Development, Ibrishev N. N. , Kalgulova R. Zh. ,   L.B.  Goncharova  Kazakh  Automobile  and  Road  Institute, Aiypova T. A. ,   L.B.  Goncharova  Kazakh  Automobile  and  Road  Institute
Published: January 2023

Precision farming is a new technology-based approach to agricultural management that observes, measures and analyzes the needs of specific fields and crops. The introduction of high performance systems can help farmers become more competitive by reducing production costs. The goal is to solve the issues of financial and economic activities of demonstration site on the use of accurate maps of fields with all their characteristics. Methods – economic and statistical, factor analysis, mathematical modeling. Results – economic justification for the activities of scientific and technical program "Transfer and adaptation of technologies for precision farming in production of crop products on the principle of "demonstration farms (polygons)" in the Akmola region" is presented based on data from the activity of production and demonstration site of precision farming RPCGF A.I. Baraev for 2018-2020; method for determining the indicators of efficiency and financial solvency of enterprise in the system of precision farming is proposed; investment financial and economic model of demonstration site was developed and implemented. Conclusions – in the RPCGF A.I. Baraev, the average yield of spring wheat for 2015-2017 amounted to 13.9 c/ha, 2018-2019 - 18.9 c/ha, increase of 36%. For 2018-2019 for spring wheat, the profitability of sales was at the level of 25.9%, profitability of production was 50.9%, which is 2-3 times higher than in 2015-2017. The economic effect will come in the 7th year of operation of this exemplary complex, taking into account the allocated subsidies, in their absence, the project will pay off in the 9th year of using this platform. The net present value of a start-up with and without subsidies is negative, which means that the site does not cover the costs for 10 years of operation, taking into account discounted rates. In this regard, the authors draw attention to the need to improve the existing measures of public support for the system of regulation of crop productivity.
Effect of heavy metals on soil fertility and crop yields
Authors:   Kazakh  National  Agrarian  Research  University, Zhildikbaeva A. , Zhyrgalova A. ,   Kazakh  National  Agrarian  Research  University, Nilipovsky V. ,   State University of Land Management
Published: January 2023

One of the important tasks of modern agroecology is the study of the patterns of circulation in the biosphere of chemical elements that are regulators of biological processes. The goal – is to determine the quantitative and qualitative effect of heavy metals in soil on crop yields and beneficial properties of products obtained. At the same time, it was found that soil contaminated with heavy metals not only worsens the quality of products and food, but also reduces cadastral value of land. Methods – economic and statistical in analysis and assessment of the current state, abstract and logical, used to identify industry and regional characteristics. Results – urgent problem of degradation of agricultural lands, their desertification in the Republic of Kazakhstan is considered. The conducted research shows that the content of lead and arsenic corresponds to the norm, and cadmium and mercury exceed the normative indicators and do not meet food safety requirements. Conclusions – heavy metals lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic are toxic even in very low concentrations. Heavy metals enter agricultural lands from mineral fertilizers and plant protection products. It is generally accepted that their effect is negative if the yield is significantly reduced by 10% or more. It is necessary to carry out a detailed survey of the sphere of agricultural production on contaminated soils. It is practically impossible to reduce total concentration of heavy metals in unproductive arable land, but it is possible to significantly reduce their mobility and make them less accessible to plants, reduce accumulation of toxic substances in their biomass, improve the quality of land plots and, accordingly, their cadastral price.
Renewal of machine stock and sources of financing on the example of "North Kazakhstan Agricultural Experimental Station" LLP: economic analysis
Authors:   North Ka- zakhstan  Agricultural  Experimental  Station, Mukhametzhanov A. S. , Yermukhanbetova A. Y. ,   Narxoz University, Zhakupova S. T. ,   K.  Sagadiyev  University  of  International  Business
Published: January 2023

The goal – is to study existing approaches to the phased renewal of agricultural machinery and sources of financing on the example of the North Kazakhstan Agricultural Experimental Station LLP, an elite seed farm with the status of originator. To achieve this goal, the following methods were used: monographic, functional-cost, economic-statistical, analytical. Results – the data on modernization of the machine and tractor facilities at the enterprise for 2019-2022 were analyzed, its needs were identified, sources of financing measures to equip more productive and powerful machines, as well as assessment of the significance of decisions made. The effectiveness of phased new replenishment is shown in the context of production units, but not in general by type of equipment of the entire economic entity. At the same time, important aspect of performance is the write-off of agricultural machines that have worked out their standard term, which distort the indicators of power-to-weight ratio of production. A comparative analysis of such sources of financing as own funds, budgetary investments by increasing the authorized capital of the Partnership, as well as financial leasing show that the most acceptable is the combined variant of sources of income, which combines investment tool through various forms of leasing and the use of own financial resources. Conclusions – feasibility of such type of long-term lending is confirmed by the growth of portfolio of projects of agro-industrial complex, its high share in the total volume of financial leasing and financing of purchased agricultural machinery in the country as a whole. Budget investments, despite the non-refundable nature of attracted allocations, are inferior to previously designated sources due to the length of procedures for passing examinations, allocating funds and measures to increase the authorized capital of the enterprise.
Internal migration and its impact on the development of social infrastructure in rural areas of Kazakhstan
Authors:   S. Seifullin Kazakh AgroTechnical University, Bodaukhan K. , Zhenshan D. ,   S. Seifullin Kazakh AgroTechnical University, Zholmukhanova A. Zh. ,   S. Seifullin Kazakh AgroTechnical University
Published: January 2023

Features of functioning of the real sector of economy are associated with stable potential of rural areas. Therefore, one of the strategic directions of the State is the solution of demographic problems, increasing the income level of rural population by optimizing the facilities and conditions necessary for the villagers. The goal is to analyze the state of demographic and internal migration in the regions, show measures to regulate the income of the villagers. Methods – economic and statistical, analytical, logical, information on the industry, enterprise reporting. Results – the current situation in provision of social engineering infrastructure in rural areas for sustainable regional development has been studied. The reasons for the occurrence of internal migration and demographic complications under the influence of infrastructure obsolescence, low quality of life, and wages are scientifically justified. Studies have been conducted and assessment of the aging index in the country from 2016 to 2021 has been presented. The relevance of the issues of demography and migration in the northern regions (North Kazakhstan, Kostanay, East Kazakhstan) is indicated. Conclusions – internal migration, urbanization, aging processes, shortage of personnel in many regions of Kazakhstan due to varying degrees of provision of services in social sphere of the village and city, indicator of well-being, reduction in the income of rural population which is twice lower than average wage - the primary tasks that need to be addressed as soon as possible. Recommendations have been developed to achieve optimal spatial combination of RS and urban agglomerations, establish criteria for rural and urban areas. The authors note that it is necessary to optimize the State migration policy. It is important to stimulate the process of resettlement of city residents to agricultural areas. To do this, it is important to create attractive jobs, career opportunities and high incomes.
HIV-Seropositive Patients’ Experiences with Social Workers: A South African HIV+ Social Worker’s Reflective Log
Authors: Mulqueeny Delarise Maud
Published: January 2023

Social workers play a pivotal role in HIV-seropositive patients’ treatment and care within South African public antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs. This article is a reflective log of an HIV-seropositive social worker’s observations and reflections on her positionality during a study on HIV-seropositive patients’ experiences of the public ART program in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The primary investigator (PI) utilized various tools and techniques including reflexive bracketing, participatory action research and a reflexive diary to navigate a sensitive study. This was while being cognizant of the fluidity of her insider/outsider positionality. The disclosure of the PI’s HIV-seropositive status culminated in all the participants accepting her despite some social workers’ wariness of a study interrogating patients’ experiences. Such disclosure was aimed at creating a warm, transparent research environment where participants felt comfortable sharing significant and sensitive information on their experiences while interacting with social workers. In conclusion, the PI’s disclosure and transparency on her positionality could facilitate opportunities for other HIV-seropositive social workers to openly engage in trustworthy HIV research studies. This is aimed at facilitating and promoting patient-centered care, destigmatizing the disease, and bridging research gaps.
Fictional Escapism and Identity Formation: A Duoethnographic Exploration of Stories and Adolescent Development
Authors: Lawton Cammie Jo , Cain Leia K.
Published: January 2023

Young Adult Literature has often been utilized to explore reader responses especially in attention to how fiction provides space to explore identity and one’s place within a larger societal context. In this duoethnography, we explored the importance of children and young adult literature’s influence on our own identity development. We share our primary findings that highlight the ways reading stories has provided escape, space for self-discovery and questioning, as well as pathways of learning to cultivate empathy and work towards social justice. We agree with Ellis’s (2014) argument that storytellers must share stories in a way that makes lessons or emotional effects apparent–for it is in those effects that we notice our connections to ourselves and others. We therefore share connections between our own experiences and the larger implications of reading young adult fiction as a tool for both individual and collective identity formation.