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Change in the elastic properties of partially saturated limestone during drying conditions
Authors: Suknev S. V.
Published: April 2023

The article presents the results of an experimental study of the water content effect on the elastic properties of a limestone specimen (Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio) during drying after its partial saturation. We first constructed the diagrams of water saturation and water loss, then on their basis we selected the partial saturation mode of the specimen. The specimen was subjected to uniaxial compression in the range of small reversible deformations. We chose the loading range of the specimen to exclude the formation and accumulation of microstructural changes (damages) in the material. The tests were carried out at certain intervals during the natural drying of the specimen. The values of the elastic modulus and the Poisson’s ratio were calculated based on the stress-strain diagrams in accordance with the standard STO 05282612-001-2013 adopted at the Chersky Mining Institute of the North SB RAS. The analysis of the test results revealed the features of the mechanical behavior of the limestone specimen, which indicate a disproportionate and even non-monotonic dependence of the elastic properties on the water content. We propose a hypothesis that allows us to explain the detected effects qualitatively.
Calcium oxalates among the minerals of Yakutia and in the human body
Authors: Zayakina N. V. , Vasileva T. I.
Published: April 2023

Oxalates, which are salts of oxalic acid, belong to a large group of organic minerals or biominerals that can occur both in the natural environment and inside living organisms, which makes them valuable for various sciences. We have discovered, for the first time, oxalates in several natural samples from the Daldynsky kimberlite field, the basin of the middle course of the Markha River, and the coastal outcrop on the Allah Yun River. We also confirmed their presence in kidney and gallbladder stone samples in the human body. X-ray phase analysis allowed us to establish the presence of weddellite or whewellite in association with quartz, dolomite, feldspar, mica, and chlorite in the samples under study. Meanwhile, the composition of the kidney stone in the human body represents a mixture of whewellite with uricite, the composition of the stone from the gallbladder includes uricite, whewellite, ammonium urate and brushite. Possible reasons for the formation of one- and two-in-one modifications of calcium oxalates in nature are also discussed. We conclude that these minerals are more widespread than previously assumed.
The content of various carbon forms in the cover sediments of the ice complex in Central Yakutia
Authors: Cherepanova A. M. , Shepelev A. G.
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to analyze the organic, inorganic, and total carbon contents in Central Yakutia. We selected two sites with similar climatic features: Diring-Atakh (Churapchinsky region) and Syrdakh (Ust-Aldan region). The analysis showed that the decreasing dynamics of carbon stocks was attributive to their depth. The maximum accumulation of carbon was observed in the upper humus-accumulation horizon. We found that the minimum organic carbon content (0.22 % OC) and its maximum content (4.81 % OC) were tracked in the active layer at the Syrdakh site. However, the concentrations of both organic and inorganic carbon in the seasonally thawed layers were marked with a uniform distribution down the profile and a peak increase in permafrost at the Syrdakh site. The obtained results indicate variability in the carbon content typical of the region. The climatic and geological characteristics of the region contribute to the disintegration of carbon in the sediments of the ice complex during systematic thawing and freezing, movement along the profile of dissolved organic compounds, and frost weathering. The ratio of organic and inorganic carbon in permafrost soils is an indicator for rapid assessment of the state and flow of soil organic matter in a changing climate.
Understanding the Implementation of Evidence Based Medicine in Training and Practice
Authors: Nepal O.
Published: April 2023

No abstract available.
Study of Two Different Volumes of 0.75% Ropivacaine for Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block on Successful Blockade and Diaphragmatic Motility
Authors: Prasad J. N. , Adhikari S. , Singh S. N. , Subedi A. , Thapa P. , Guddy K. M. , Sarraf D. P.
Published: April 2023

Background

Use of ultrasound guidance during supraclavicular brachial plexus block allows the usage of a lower anesthetics dose and minimizing unwanted effects of the anesthesia.

Objective To compare the success of sensory blockade and the incidence of hemidiaphragmatic dysfunction in patients receiving two different volume of 0.75% Ropivacaine for ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block.

Method A prospective randomized double-blinded comparative study was conducted. Group A patients (n=30) received 20 ml and Group B (n=30) received 25 ml of 0.75% Ropivacaine for ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block. Hemodynamic parameters, oxygen saturation, diaphragmatic excursion, onset of sensory blockade and time for completion of blockade were measured. Independent t-test, Chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze the data at p value of less than 0.05 using Statistical Package for Social sciences (version 11.5).

Result At 30 minutes, 29 (96.67%) patients in group B and 27 (90.0%) patients in group A had no sensation in median, radial, ulnar, musculocutaneous and medial cutaneous nerves territories; however, it was not significant statistically (p value > 0.05). At 30 minutes in Group A, 25 (83.33%) patients had no diaphragmatic hemiparesis and five (16.67%) patients had partial diaphragmatic hemiparesis. However, three (10%) patients had no diaphragmatic hemiparesis in Group B, 25 (83.33%) patients had partial and two (6.67%) patients had complete diaphragmatic hemiparesis and it was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Age and sex had no effect on diaphragmatic hemiparesis in both groups (p value > 0.05).

Conclusion The patients receiving lower volume of Ropivacaine had less incidence of hemidiaphragmatic dysfunction with similar sensory blockade as compared to the patients receiving higher volume of Ropivacaine.
Virologic Response Following a Switch to Dolutegravir-based Regimen in People Living with HIV/AIDS at a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal
Authors: Tamrakar R. , Tamrakar D.
Published: April 2023

Background The dolutegravir-based antiretroviral regimen is the preferred first-line regimen for the management of people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Nepal recently. It is considered safe to transition to a dolutegravir-based regimen for children and adults on Nevirapine and Efavirenz-based regimens.

Objective To determine the virologic response following the transition to a Dolutegravir-based regimen in people living with human immunodeficiency virus previously taking Nevirapine and Efavirenz-based regimen.

Method This is a retrospective cohort study including people living with human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) who were transitioned to Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir previously on other antiretroviral therapy regimens for at least 6 months and who had their viral load test done before transition. The medical records of patients were reviewed from records available at the antiretroviral therapy clinic of Dhulikhel Hospital. The viral load done at least 3 months after switching to the Dolutegravir-based regimen was recorded. Descriptive analysis of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics data was done.

Result Fifty-seven people living with human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome who transitioned to a Dolutegravir-based regimen previously on other antiretroviral therapy regimens for at least 6 months were included in this study. Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz (47.4%), Zidovudine/ Lamivudine/Nevirapine (22.8%) and Zidovudine/Lamivudine/Efavirenz (17.5%) were the most common antiretroviral regimens before transition. The majority of the patients (86%) had suppressed viral load of fewer than 40 copies/mL before the switch. Following the transition, 96.5% of the patients had suppressed viral load of fewer than 40 copies/mL.

Conclusion Dolutegravir-based antiretroviral regimen led to untransmittable viral load following a switch from Nevirapine and Efavirenz-based regimen.
Comparison of Reverse Sural Artery Fasciocutaneous Flap in Soft Tissue Reconstruction Between above Ankle and Below Ankle Defect
Authors: Pandey S. , Bidary S.
Published: April 2023

Background Fasciocutaneous reverse sural artery flap is a popular option to treat soft tissue defects in the distal leg, ankle, and foot region.

Objective To compare the results of sural artery flap reconstruction between the above ankle and below ankle soft tissue defect.

Method It was a retrospective study of sural flap reconstruction of varied etiology for the defect grouped as above ankle and below ankle operated over a period of five years. Flap and graft take-up, rate of primary healing, margin necrosis, and complications were the assessed outcome variables.

Result There were a total of 37 patients, 17 cases of the above ankle and 20 cases of below ankle sural flap reconstruction analyzed in the study. Road traffic accident was the most common cause and the mean size of the defect was 40.70 cm2. The overall flap take-up rate was 94.6%, partial margin necrosis was in 6 patients, and > 50% flap necrosis was in 2 cases. The rate of primary healing, margin necrosis and mean healing time were 17 (100%) vs 12 (60%), 0 vs 8 cases (6 margin necrosis and 2 cases of > 50% of flap necrosis), and 20.04 days vs 22.50 days respectively in the above ankle and below ankle flap reconstruction groups. These differences were statistically significant.

Conclusion Fasciocutaneous reverse sural artery flap is an excellent choice for reconstruction of the defect at the distal leg and around the ankle region with a high success rate. Below ankle flap reconstruction showed a higher rate of margin necrosis, longer healing time, and less rate of primary healing as compared to the above ankle group.
Myocardial Infarction in Non-obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA) in the Perioperative Period can Epinephrine be Responsible?
Authors: Koirala M. , Shakya B. M. , Parajuli B. , Ghimire B.
Published: April 2023

Ephedrine, metaraminol, epinephrine and maneuvers like carotid sinus stimulation used during intraoperative period have been postulated to cause temporary spasm of the coronary vessels leading to decrease supply to the myocardium and precipitating myocardial infraction in non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). As an anaesthesiologists, we should be aware that even a dose as small as 25 mcg epinephrine infiltrated along with local anaesthetic in the subcutaneous plane may be responsible for coronary vessel spasm and thus myocardial infraction in nonobstructive coronary arteries.

We report a case of 45 years old female with papillary carcinoma of thyroid who developed features of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction 5 minutes after the subcutaneous infiltration of 5 ml of 2% Xylocaine with 1:200000 Epinephrine. Patient was managed for acute Myocardial Infarction. Coronary angiogram done the next day revealed normal coronary arteries, hence the diagnosis Myocardial infraction in non-obstructive coronary arteries was made.
Factors affecting job turnover intentions of human resources specialist
Authors:   Thuongmai University, Nguyen Thi Lien , Ngo Thi Mai ,   Thuongmai University, Lai Quang Huy ,   Thuongmai University, Nguyen Hung Cuong ,   Thuongmai University, Doan Huy Hoang ,   Thuongmai University
Published: April 2023

Nowadays, human resource management in Vietnam is receiving special attention from organisations/enterprises. The salary of a qualified and experienced human resource director or human resources specialist can be up to 50 million VND/month, even for multinational companies or economic groups, the salary of this title can be up to 100 million VND/month. Because of that, stabilizing and developing human resources in the human resources industry also becomes urgent for organisations/enterprises. With the desire to contribute a part of the theory and practice of human resource management in enterprises, the study uses a linear structural model with 328 samples to explore the factors affecting the intention to leave of human resources specialists in Vietnam. The research results show that salary satisfaction, job engagement and work environment satisfaction are three factors that have a direct impact on the intention to quit human resources. Using the results of this study, enterprises can actively develop appropriate human resources strategies to enhance employee engagement or redistribute staff effectively.
Factors affecting the behaviour of domestic solid waste reduction in households:A case study in Dien Chau, Nghe An
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Ho Ngoc Cuong , Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung ,   Faculty of Accounting and Business Management, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Luu Thi Thu Huyen ,   Faculty of Economic Management, National Academy of Public Administration, Hoang Thi Vinh ,   Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Published: April 2023

This research aims to analyse the factors affecting the behaviour of domestic solid waste reduction in households in Dien Chau town (Nghe An province) by using the Probit regression model. The data was collected from 60 households. The results showed that the domestic solid waste in the study area is mainly from households and organic solid waste. Besides, there were solid wastes, that are paper, scrap, metal, and plastic, could be recycled and reused. Results of the surveyed households showed that there were many activities to reduce solid waste, such as waste classification at source, recycling and reuse, covert organic rubbish into compost or animal feed, etc. From the Probit model, the factors affecting the behaviour of domestic solid waste reduction at households in Dien Chau town included age, gender, and awareness of households on domestic solid waste reduction. These are affecting factors that can be used as a reference to strengthen the behaviour of reducing domestic solid waste in the study area in the coming time.
Usefulness Evaluation of Lower Extremity CT Angiography Examination using Heart Rate
Authors:   KOREA SOCIETY OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY, Kim Sung-Sik , Kang Rae-Wook , Lee Im-Beom , Kim Jae-Ho , Park Ho-Sung
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study was to find an optimized imaging technique and evaluate its usefulness by comparing and analyzing the difference in contrast enhancement of lower extremity blood vessels according to the patient's heart rate during lower extremity angio CT examination. From January 2022 to August 22nd, 139 outpatients who visited Ajou University Hospital and underwent lower extremity angio CT examination were targeted. According to the heart rate, the groups were divided into four groups: A(HR≤65), B(65<HR<80), C(80≤HR). In addition, among patients with a heart rate of 65 or less, the heart rate was considered, and the scan was divided into group D with a delay time of 6 seconds. The time of arrival of contrast medium and the average value of contrast enhancement were compared and analyzed. The results were analyzed using SPSS 26 ver. As a result of quantitative evaluation, B and C groups with a heart rate of more than 65 times had better HU values in the popliteal artery than A group (HR≤65), and D group showed better HU improvement effects compared to A group (p<0.001). The difference in heart rate affected the angiographic intensity of the lower extremities artery. Therefore, it is effective to apply the appropriate test timing for each patient by using the heart rate during the lower extremity angio CT Scan.
O wojennych losach Polaków. List z archiwum domowego
Authors: Mancewicz Eugeniusz
Published: April 2023

The presented historical source is an extremely interesting letter, written in 1957 by a Polish emigrant, who had held a high-ranking position at the Ministry of Labour and Welfare of the Second Polish Republic. The author writes to his acquaintance describing his wartime path: arrest by the NKVD in Lithuania, imprisonment, exile to the Altai Krai, then his service for the Polish government-in-exile in Slavgorod, Teheran, Isfahan and Beirut, and finally his passage to England, where he made his home after the war.
Evaluation of Client Satisfaction in a Community Health Centre: Selection of a Tool
Authors: Boechler Vickie , Neufeld Anne , McKim Robert
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Community health centres (CHCs) have emerged as sites in which services based on a primary health care (PHC) model are delivered. In the evaluation of the newly established Northeast CHC in Edmonton, Alberta, client satisfaction was a significant part of the evaluation component on community participation. A reliable and valid tool was sought to measure the dimensions of client satisfaction appropriate for a CHC that is based on the principles of PHC. Using criteria established to assist the evaluators in choosing an appropriate tool, the Service Satisfaction Scale was selected because it was comprehensive, appropriate, and psychometrically acceptable. Refinement on the basis of client and provider input led to a revised client satisfaction tool that is currently being tested. The authors suggest that, congruent with the PHC model, a multimethod approach that incorporates focus groups and individual interviews should be employed in evaluation of client satisfaction to add useful information about client perspectives.
Monitoring Health Technology Assessment Agencies
Authors: Lehoux P. , Battista R. N. , Lance J.-M.
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The increased use of “regulatory science” in decision and policy making is an important component in the governance of modern states. However, contrary to what one would be tempted to assume, the use of knowledge from advisory bodies is not straightforward. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies are currently preoccupied with their impact on the health care system and the examination of more active dissemination strategies. This article suggests that their influence depends on how HTA users and other actors react to an assessment, agree with or contest its content, and negotiate solutions. A continuous monitoring system is presented that could be implemented by such agencies for documenting actors’ views and actions. This framework combines attributes both of self-assessment approaches and of impact assessment models.
L’évaluation des technologies de la santé: comment l’introduire dans les hôpitaux universitaires du Québec?
Authors: Sossa Olivier , Lehoux Pascale
Published: April 2023

Abstract: This article describes the level of implementation of health technology assessment in Quebec university teaching health centres and examines structures that may facilitate its development. The data are from a mail survey sent to respondents in all university teaching health centres (response rate of 83/149 = 56%). Interviews with key actors (n = 4) were also conducted to document the broader context in which health technology assessment is implemented. The main obstacles identified are the lack of human, material, and financial resources. Respondents prefer structures where the health technology assessment unit is under either the CEO or the Chief of Medical Staff, both closely linked to the research centre. The results reveal three key challenges: the need to clarify expectations about the role of health technology assessment, the need to seek consensus around health technology assessment, and the need for broad commitment to the selected structure.
Causes and types of injuries during basketball lessons
Authors: Bezpalova N. , Davybida N. , Chоrnenky A. , Dudar I.
Published: April 2023

Thanks to the analysis of research conducted by domestic scientists, it is possible to determine the types of injuries during basketball training sessions, the system of effective means of injury prevention, and to single out new trends in the improvement of the technology of managing the educational and training process of athletes, and also allows to characterize injuries at various stages of training. The article provides a classification of the causes of sports injuries. Shortcomings and errors in the methodology of conducting classes in physical culture and sports are cited. Sports injuries for this reason account for more than half of all injuries and are more common in sports games. The authors pay special attention to the unfavorable systematic use of intensive maximum power loads in training. Modern basketball makes high demands on the athlete's physical condition, proper treatment of injuries, and properly selected rehabilitation measures.
Features of the health state of persons of the special medical group of higher education institutions of the city of Dnipr
Authors: Kravchenko K. G.
Published: April 2023

The results of the study of the state of health of students of the special medical group of institutions of higher education in the city of Dnipro for the period 2017-2019 are given. Establishing regional trends in the state of health of students is extremely important, because in addition to national ones, it is necessary to create appropriate action programs at the local level, as well as level of individual institutions of higher education.

It is shown that the distribution of students of higher education institutions in 2017-2019 by health groups was quite stable. In 2017, 80.50% of those examined were classified as D1 (healthy), in 2018, 79.80%, and in 2019, 84%. Group D2 (practically healthy) - 7.10%, 7.20% and 6.20% of students, respectively. To D3 (special medical group) - 7.40%, 7% and 5.80% of the examined. 5%, 6% and 4% are among those who are exempted from practical physical education classes.

The following was established regarding the diseases of students of Dnipro institutions of higher education in 2017-2018: according to the medical and physical culture dispensary: in all institutions of higher education for two years, the same diseases occupied a prominent place. The first place is diseases of the cardiovascular system, 17.6% in 2017 and 20.3% in 2018. The second place is neurological diseases (without mental diseases) 16.3% and 17.2%. The third place is diseases of the musculoskeletal system, 13.8% and 14%, respectively.
Socio-economic development of the South of Ukraine in the conditions of operation of the Odesa porto-franco regime
Authors: Kostyk Yevhenii , Udovyk Volodymyr
Published: April 2023

The subject of researchis: socio-economic prerequisites and significance of the introduction of the Odesa porto-franco regimein the context of developmentthe end of Southern Ukraine XVIII – the first half of the XIX century. The purpose of the scientific articleis to reveal and show the socio-economic development of the South of Ukraine at the end of the XVIII – the first half of the XIX century on the basis of sources. under the conditions of operation of the Odesa porto-franco regime. Research methods. All components of the research are based on the main principles – scientificity, historicism, objectivity, systematicity, development, the priority of concrete truth, pluralism, as well asmethods of learning socio-economic processes of social development- analysis, synthesis,problem-chronological, comparative-analytical, archeographic,retrospective, statistical,system andcomprehensive approach. Work methodology. In the process of researching the specified issues, we took as a basis the main provisions: the history of Ukraine, economic history and the history of economic thought, the work of domestic and foreign scientists and practitioners in the specified field. Work results. In the context of the mentioned problems, we investigatedsocio-economic development of the South of Ukraine at the end of the XVIII – the first half of the XIX century. under the conditions of operation of the Odesa porto-franco regime. Field of application of results.The results of this study can be applied in the field of studying the problems of economic history and the history of economic thought, the history of the development of the national economy, and the history of trade. Conclusions.Therefore, the porto-franco status played a key role in the development and formation of not only Odesa, but also the entire South of Ukraine. The rapid development of the port city was accompanied by the formation and development of the appropriate trade and transport infrastructure, the formation and establishment of market institutions in economic relations. The free harbor regime contributed to the integration of Southern Ukraine into the world economy through the development of high-product agriculture and grain trade. At the same time, the porto-franco system had certain negative consequences, in particular: it contributed to the outflow of capital from areas of productive use in favor of investing in real estate; growth of the share of intermediary and speculative operations; consolidation of raw material and agricultural specialization of Ukraine.
Medium-term budget planning in the united territorial communities
Authors: Hordei Oksana , Riabokin Maryna , Novytska Olena , Kotukh Yevhen
Published: April 2023

Subject. The process of medium-term budget planning using the «Local Budget» software in Territorial Communities (TCs) to ensure rational planning and use of local budget funds. Purpose. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the importance of medium-term budget planning to ensure sustainable economic and social development of the TC in the conditions of intensification of automation processes using special software. Methodology. During the study, evolutionary (while studying the evolution of medium-term budget planning implementation) and systemic (in the process of studying the medium-term budget planning algorithm at the local level) approaches were used, as well as the main methods of visualization of research results. The «Local Budget» software package was used. Results. The study is devoted to consideration of the medium-term budget planning algorithm in united territorial communities. A clear sequence of actions during the justification of the expediency of using the financial resources of the community budgets determines the accelerated development of TC. Planning income and expenses for the medium-term period makes it possible to study potential directions for increasing income part and more effective directions for using financial resources. Annual adjustment allows for reducing or making it impossible to spend ineffectively financial resources. Automation of medium-term budget planning is an important step towards compliance with the European principles of financial provision of the needs and interests of citizens. Practical implications. The results of the research can be used in such areas of scientific knowledge as finance, money and credit, pedagogy, and the economic and social sphere, which allows us to identify the priority directions of financial support for the population's standard of living in TC. Conclusions. Medium-term budget planning at the level of the local community is an important and necessary process that allows for a comprehensive approach during the rational use of limited financial resources for the medium-term period to meet the needs and interests of every member of the community. The chief managers of funds, thanks to local target development programs, control the process of performance indicators, which are an integral part of the budget process. Medium-term planning is carried out for the planned and two following budget periods. We remember that in the process of implementing medium-term budget planning, an annual cut of all local target programs of social and economic development of the TC is carried out to control the level of reasonableness of the calculation of budget resources for the medium-term perspective. High-quality medium-term budget planning ensures the fact of using the IPC «Local Budget» at the level of local financial institutions.
Features of financial risk management of the enterprise in the conditions of transformational changes
Authors: Nechyporenko Alina
Published: April 2023

The subject of the research is theoretical and methodological approaches to the management of financial risks of the enterprise. The purpose of the article is to study the essence of the concept of "financial risk", the factors of financial risks and the identification of the peculiarities of the management of financial risks of the enterprise in the conditions of transformational changes. Method or methodology of research. In the article, a set of methods of scientific knowledge was used to solve the tasks, which made it possible to realize the conceptual unity of scientific research. System method, method of generalization, methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, scientific abstraction are applied. Results of the article. The article discusses approaches to defining the concept of "financial risk". Factors of financial risks of the enterprise are systematized. The need to manage the company's financial risks in conditions of transformational changes has been identified. Peculiarities and stages of financial risk management of the enterprise are studied. The conceptual principles of financial risk management of the enterprise in the system of its financial security are proposed, which will contribute to the application of risk neutralization methods and thus ensure the profitability of the business entity and a high level of financial security. Field of application of results. The results of the study can be used by enterprises in the development or modernization of the financial risk management system. Conclusions. In the conditions of instability and variability of the external economic environment, an effective financial risk management system of an enterprise has a positive effect on its financial and economic activity. In particular, it provides a set of measures to reduce the negative impact of financial risks on the results of the business entity and ensures the strengthening of its financial security in the conditions of transformational changes.
The philosophy of the structure of the country’s national brand
Authors: Studinska Galina
Published: April 2023

The subject of this study is the philosophical aspect of the brand structure, which made it possible to explain the reasons for the rapid formation of the national brand of Ukraine. The purpose of this work is to substantiate the division of components of the national brand model of the country into rational and irrational and prove the decisive role of the irrational part. Results of the article. The structure of the country's national brand is analyzed from the point of view of rationality and irrationality of its components. Research methods and tools. The main research tool is to project the results of rethinking the philosophical concepts of rational and irrational and their role in a particular object on the concept of brand. Minor tools were desk research of the current political situation in the country and the definition of a specific algorithm for integrating the rational and irrational components of the object of study. Field of application of results. The conclusions of the article can be used by state authorities and local self-government bodies for the formation of territorial brands. Conclusions. The uniqueness of the national brand of Ukraine lies in the rapid pace of its creation, the globality of its identification and associative perception by the world community, the extremely difficult conditions of its formation, the unprecedented support of the world under the influence of an irrational component. The rational component of the country's national brand will be formed together with the new Ukraine after the war.
Connotations of Animal Metaphors in the Jordanian Context
Authors: Hamdan Hady J. , Al-Madanat Hanan , Hamdan Wael
Published: April 2023

Purpose. This paper examines the connotations of the most common ten animal metaphors in the Jordanian context as perceived by Jordanian Arabic speakers. Methods. The data were collected in three stages. First, the principal researcher shared a post on his Facebook account in which he asked his Jordanian-Arabic speaking virtual friends to report in a comment the most common animal metaphors they use. The researchers compiled 115 comments/responses with 1106 animal metaphor tokens. Second, the received tokens were used to identify the most common animal metaphors. Third, in order to identify the set of connotations of each animal metaphor, the researchers distributed a questionnaire to 137 (43 males and 94 females) students at The University of Jordan in which the respondents were asked to report when each of them tends to use each animal metaphor and for what connotations. Based on the received responses, a preliminary list of connotations was prepared. Finally, the proposed connotations were subjected to a validation process by two Jordanian-Arabic speaking linguists from the Department of English at the University of Jordan. Most of their judgments were compatible with those of the researchers and when there was an overlap, amendments were made to amalgamate the connotations together. Results. The findings show that the ten most common animal metaphors in the Jordanian context are (1) X IS A MONKEY, (2) X IS A DONKEY, (3) X IS A COW, (4) X IS A SNAKE, (5) X IS A DOG, (6) X IS A PIG, (7) X IS A BEAR, (8) X IS A DUCK, (9) X IS AN OWL, and (10) X IS A DEER. They have a total of 39 connotations. X IS A MONKEY is used to convey five connotations, the most common of which is hyperactivity. As for X IS A DONKEY, it has four connotations with stupidity being its most common connotation. X IS A COW has six connotations and it is mainly associated with obesity, especially when referring to females. X IS A SNAKE connotes being toxic and deceitful. With regard to X IS A DOG, it is associated mostly with ill-mannerisms. X IS A PIG has three connotations and it is mostly linked with being deceitful. As for X IS A BEAR, it has four connotations with its most frequent connotation being fat. X IS A DUCK has three connotations and it is associated mostly with being pretty with a beautiful body. X IS AN OWL has three connotations and it is linked mostly with being pessimistic. Finally, X IS A DEER has three connotations with being characterized by beauty as its most common connotation. Conclusions. The study concludes that animal metaphors are culturally loaded and that the environment we live in shapes the way we view animals and the way we use them metaphorically.
Towards the problem of earthquake forecasting
Authors: AKHKOZOV Y.L.
Published: April 2023

С учетом новой парадигмы геологии рассмотрено новое понимание сейсмогенерирующей геологической среды. Определена большая роль выдвига (автономного наклонного горста) в формировании асимметричного грабена (впадины) и генерации сильных землетрясений. Последние располагаются в крыле грабена, примыкающего к висячему боку активного горста, их гипоцентры локализуются на глубинах 10-50 км и связаны с явлением мартенситного полиморфизма пироксена. Такие впадины в подводных условиях являются цунамигенерирующими, в геологическом плане - оползне-турбидитогенерующими.
Välimiesmenettely työriitojen ratkaisukeinona
Authors: Koulu Risto , Turunen Santtu
Published: April 2023

Välimiesmenettely on ikivanha keino saada loppu kaupalliseen kiistaan, jota riitapuolet eivät pysty sopimaan. Välimiesmenettelyyn alettiin turvautua myös "teollisiksi" kutsutuissa riidoissa eli työnantajan ja työntekijöiden välisissä erimielisyyksissä, joita teollinen vallankumous toi mukanaan. Kokemukset olivat hyviä, ja välimiesmenettely kuului yli sata vuotta työriitojen konfliktinhallinnan perusvälineisiin. Viime vuosisadan alussa se alkoi kuitenkin jäädä uusien keinojen, valtion järjestämän sovittelun ja työriitoihin erikoistuneiden tuomioistuinten varjoon. Kiinnostus välimiesmenettelyyn on kuitenkin elpynyt. Välimieslainkäyttö tuntuu tarjoavan apua niihin jälkiteollisen yhteiskunnan työriitoihin, joihin "modernit" konfliktinhallinnan keinot eivät tehoa. Välimiesmenettelyllä on lisäksi puolellaan kilpailuetu: sillä pystytään ainakin periaatteessa hankkimaan eturistiriitaan ulkopuolinen ja riitapuolten tahdosta riippumaton ratkaisu. Riitapuolet säilyttävät päätösvallan sen suhteen, haluavatko he turvautua välimiesmenettelyyn, ja välimiesprosessissa he saavat ajaa asiaansa parhaan kykynsä mukaan. Tavallisestihan eturistiriitoja ratkaistaan työtaistelujen kautta. Tässä teoksessa selvitetään, milloin välimiesmenettelyä saa ja milloin sitä kannattaa käyttää kollektiivisissa työriidoissa, mistä seikoista on syytä sopia ennen menettelyn aloittamista, millainen välimiesprosessi parhaiten vastaa työriitojen erityisiä vaatimuksia ja miten välitystuomiossa otetaan huomioon työriitojen erityispiirteet. Silmällä pidetään sekä eturistiriitoja eli intressiriitoja että oikeudellisia kiistoja eli oikeusriitoja.
Design of Energy Education Media For Solar and Wind Power Plants at Bomo Beach, Banyuwangi Regency
Authors:   Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi, Putra Adi Pratama , Rubiono Gatut ,   Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi, Nalandari Rezki ,   Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi, Wardhana Megandhi Gusti ,   Universitas PGRI Banyuwangi
Published: April 2023

Bomo Beach, which is managed by community groups to become a tourist attraction, has the potential for renewable energy in the form of solar and wind energy. This potential can be harnessed and converted into electrical energy. This study aims to design energy education media for solar power plants and wind power plants at Bomo beach, Banyuwangi regency. The design is carried out in accordance with the natural management of tourist beach. The power plant designed is the integration of the solar power plant system (PLTS) and the wind power plant system (PLTB). Solar power plants use solar panels while PLTB uses horizontal shaft wind turbines and vertical shafts. The energy housing is made as a power store with a 12 volts battery. The design results show that the integration design of solar power plants and PLTB can be applied as an energy education media.
Social Enterprises, Mission Drift, and Mitigation Strategies
Authors: Bhattacharjya Souvik
Published: April 2023

The paper has attempted to bring out the importance of social enterprises (SEs) and the role they play in accelerating the 2030 development agenda. SEs are primarily hybrid organizations emanating from the area of social entrepreneurship. There are, nonetheless, challenges that these organizations encounter. The paper presents key challenges confronting the sector. These include operational issues, management conflicts and governance, inadequate regulations for raising resources, and operational transparency. In a complex socio-economic environment system with SEs certain to be an enabler towards sustainability, it is important that negative outcomes be addressed based on appropriate strategies and interventions. An enabling environment would support SEs and related actors work together in improving institutional capabilities and bringing sustainable innovation and transformation across the complete spectrum.
The influence of factors on the architectural and environmental organization of underground scientific and research complexes
Authors: Salo Valeriia
Published: April 2023

The history of development and development of the underground space is known since the time of the first settlements in cave-like structures on the territory of modern Turkey, Tunisia, and the Crimean Peninsula. In the course of the evolutionary development of science and technology, the fields of astrophysics, nuclear physics, and elementary particle physics reached their peak in the 20th century. Since the vast majority of scientific and experimental research carried out in the field of physics requires special laboratory conditions that are as free as possible from the influence of cosmic radiation and radioactive isotopes, the construction of underground research complexes has also achieved active development. During the research, the fundamental works of a number of scientists were analyzed. Conceptual approaches to the development of underground space are considered in the scientific works of Han Admiral and Antonia Cornaro, in the doctoral dissertation of Kenneth B. Lebs. Peculiarities of the urban planning organization of the underground space are studied in the works of: G. I. Hayko, E. Reynolds, L. von der Tann, R. Sterling, Sh. Narang Suri, A. Wright. The problems of global experience in the design of underground buildings and structures were embodied in the works of P. Stones, T. Yung Heng, G.I. Hayko, and N.D. Panktrova. Interdisciplinary issues in the use of underground space are discussed in the works of H. Braun, N.A. Bakhtadze, V. Biletskyi, P. Kh. Gilberta. The spatial and planning organization of underground and surface laboratories is considered in the works of A. Bettini, Aldo Ianni, E. Kochia, K. G. Ryzhkova The article presents groups of factors that have an impact on the structural organization of the environment of underground research complexes. The analysis of the influence of the main factors on the urban planning, spatial and functional structure of underground research complexes was carried out. It was established that the formation of the underground environment is influenced by the following groups of factors: engineering-geological, technological, natural-climatic, urban planning, constructive, economic, legislative, ecological, architectural and planning. A general description of each group of factors is given. It is proposed to consider the above factors from the point of view of a complex approach as closely interconnected structures that influence each other and the formation of the final structure of the underground research complex.
Adaptive architectural and construction systems optimized for change scenarios
Authors: Burachenko Serhii
Published: April 2023

Statement of the problem-focusing on unchanging architecture and construction systems, such as large-panel house construction, led to the fact that their moral aging occurs faster than their physical wear and tear.
The analysis of research and publications shows a constant interest in adaptive architectural and building systems based on the differentiation of structural elements and planning solutions, according to the scenarios of the predicted changes, the terms of parts operation of the building and the life cycles of the architecture objects.
The purpose of this publication is the systematization of architectural and construction systems taking into account various scenarios of variability of architectural objects, on their typology and various design situations.
The novelty of the publication lies in the differentiation of variable components of architectural and building systems from the point of view of their stability and importance in maintaining the durability and sustainable development of the architectural object.
The research methods are based on the analysis of the building components stability, taking into account their life cycle, as well as the predicted variability of the functional purpose and standards of residential and public premises. The basis for the differentiation of components is various scenarios of use and transformation of the object, which are sometimes predictable, and in other cases depend on the specifics of a project. In any case, the specified variations for a specific architectural and cjnstruction system are optimized by search analysis, design and monitoring of the maintenance of the architectural object during its life cycle.
The result of the research is the systematization of architectural and building systems, which formed the basis for Ukrainian standards (DSTU-N B P A.1.1-93, DSTU 9171), which were developed with the participation of the author.
Methodical approaches and models of architectural and building systems and dependence on requirements for the adaptability of architectural objects are revealed.
In further research, the author intends to conduct a comparative analysis of domestic and foreign architectural and building systems.
Tokamak and ITER plasma with the Quantum Alfven waves
Authors:   Department of Physical Electronics, and The Laboratory of the Plasma Physics, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic, Pardy Miroslav
Published: April 2023

The hydrodynamical model of quantum mechanics based on the Schrodinger equation is combined with the magnetohydrodynamical term to form so called quantum magnetohydrodynamic equation. It is shown that the quantum correction to the Alfven waves follows from this new equation. The possible generalization is considered for the so called nonlinear Schrodinger equation and for the situation where dissipation is described by the Navier-Stokes equation.
Mathematical Models as a Key to Effective Teaching of Set Theory at Undergraduate Level
Authors:   Voorhees University, Denmark, SC, USA, Yakunina Anastasiya , Yakunin Pavel ,   Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC, USA
Published: April 2023

The paper is dedicated to the problem of optimization of teaching set theory at undergraduate level (as a part of Mathematical Logics course). The authors’ original method of using mathematical models for teaching set theory is presented. Concrete recommendations for increasing effectiveness of teaching set theory are given. The paper contains original mathematical models which were proved to promote deep understanding of the key concepts of set theory in students, as well as their ability to apply those concepts to solving real-life problems. All conclusions and recommendations are based on the results of modern research in education and on the authors’ teaching experience. The effectiveness of presented technique was proven in practical teaching at Voorhees University, South Carolina, USA and at Denmark Technical College, South Carolina, USA.
Digital Transformation, Manipulation of Asset Evaluation and M&A Performance: Discussion on the Intermediary Effect of Internal Control
Authors:   The Institute of Management and Economy Research, Chen Chen , Lee Hee-Jung , Hui Nan , Qian Xue-Hua
Published: April 2023

Purpose - The purpose of this study was to examine the internal relevance between digital transformation, manipulation of asset evaluation and corporate M&A performance and further explores the impact path of manipulation of asset valuation on corporate M&A performance.
Design/methodology/approach - This study based on the financial data of A-share listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges from 2013 to 2021.
Findings - First, manipulation of asset evaluation is negatively correlated with M&A performance. Second, Digital transformation significantly weakens the negative correlation between manipulation of asset evaluation and corporate M&A performance. Third, The effectiveness of internal control plays a partially intermediary role in the process of manipulation of asset evaluation affecting M&A performance.
Research implications or Originality - Enriching the existing literature on the subject, the study can also provide useful reference for improving the performance of corporate mergers and acquisitions, regulating asset valuation, promoting the digital transformation of enterprises and improving internal control mechanisms, with both theoretical and practical implications.