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Theoretical foundations of using three-link road trains for freight transportation
Authors: Sakhno Volodymyr , Tsymbal Serhii , Poliakov Victor , Murovanyi Igor , Sharai Svitlana , Roi Maksym
Published: February 2024

Today, in the EU countries, three-link road trains of various layout schemes are used for freight transportation, in particular semi-trailer, trailer on a rolling cart and «B-Dauble» type, which helps increase the efficiency of the transportation process. The total weight of such road trains is the same and is at the level of 60 tons, and the length is up to 26 m. The satisfactory maneuverability of a three-link road train is expressed in the ability to fit it into all the turns found on the traffic routes and to maneuver (make turns and, if necessary, move reversing) at the loading and unloading points. Therefore, the comparative evaluation of the considered three-link road trains was carried out according to maneuverability.

Among the existing maneuverability indicators for road trains, the overall traffic lane (GSR) and the ability to move in reverse are the most important. The trajectories of the links of the road train, which determine the GSR, are obtained by solving the differential equations of motion for the road train of the «B-Double» type with all controlled axles, on the basis of which all other layout schemes are considered, during the circular motion of the road train. At the same time, it was established that only a three-link «B-double» type road train with a three-axle non-steerable first semi-trailer and a steerable second semi-trailer with a drive on its rear axle meets the requirements of Directive 2002/7/EC regarding maneuverability. Therefore, among the considered road trains, this type of road train may become promising. It has been established that the stable movement of the road train in reverse without assembling the links can be achieved by transferring the traction force to the rear steered axle of the semi-trailer. The necessary power of the engine installed on the rear axle of the semi-trailer was determined, provided the road train moves along a curved path, which was 65 kW. In the case of using the power method of turning the wheels of the rear axle of the semi-trailer, such engines must be located on each of the wheels. The necessary torque difference on the wheels of the axle of the semi-trailer, which corresponds to the angle of rotation of its steered wheels, is determined, under the condition of movement when moving along a curve of a given radius. Thus, at a fixed turning speed of v = 2 m/s when moving along curves of a small radius, the difference in torques on the axle of the semi-trailer should vary within 370–1050 Nm, which are provided by the adopted motor-wheels.
Formation of an integrated approach to research on the impact of transport and industrial processes on city-logistic systems
Authors: Turpak Serhii , Kuz’kin Olexiy , Trushevskyi Vjacheslav , Ostrohliad Olena
Published: February 2024

Taking into account the need for post-war reconstruction, one of the important issues is the formation of city-logistics systems taking into account the prospects for the development of urban industry, advanced achievements of science and technology, and the introduction of ecological modes of transport. , ensuring the European level of social and cultural development of the population. Meanwhile, enterprises of the metallurgical industry, as a rule, are city-forming in the settlements of industrial districts, they employ tens of thousands of workers. Taking into account the continuity of the main production processes in metallurgy, employees of such enterprises have a need for round-the-clock daily movement from their place of residence to the enterprise and back. At the same time, the schedules of the beginning and end of work shifts may be different at the same enterprise. Under such conditions, it is important to provide employees with timely and reliable transportation to the workplace. Accordingly, the city's transport system as a whole and the city's public transport in particular must be ready to ensure the growth of demand for passenger transportation for the sustainable development of the city's economy and social sphere. The article emphasizes the relevance of the tasks of optimizing the duration of signals both for relatively simple configurations of street network nodes and for complex street intersections with several sections of the road separated by a boulevard. The approach proposed by the authors to the management of the city-logistics system in the conditions of the cities of industrial regions will ensure the growth of demand for passenger transportation for the purpose of sustainable development of the economy and social sphere of cities. The need has been proven and practical solutions have been proposed for increasing the level of road safety, reducing traffic jams, and improving traffic modes within the cities of industrial areas, which allows to reduce the number of traffic accidents, ensures the fulfillment of urban logistics tasks, and also reduces the level of energy consumption of vehicles. expedient connection of various types of street transport, including individual ones, which will ensure rational planning of street space and increase the efficiency of the transport system of cities.
Experimental studies of microclimate parameters in the bus passenger compartment in the cold season
Authors: Voichyshyn Yurii I. , Horbay Orest Z. , Hay Yurii V. , Holenko Kostyantyn , Rudyk Oleksandr U. , Polyakov Andriy P.
Published: February 2024

The paper analyzes the current state of research on microclimate parameters in bus cabins and identifies the main issues of the given topic. The authors analyzed and explained the importance of ensuring a favorable microclimate in vehicle cabins and assessed the risks of non-compliance. The relevance of the topic is confirmed by the existing scientific publications of foreign scientists who worked in this field and investigated similar issues. In addition to scientific works, an analysis of regulatory documentation in the world and Ukraine was conducted, existing problems and conflicts in requirements and parameters were considered. Theoretical knowledge is supplemented by experimental studies - the technical characteristics of the investigated bus are shown and the essence of the experiment is presented. Experimental studies were carried out in the passenger compartment of the Ukrainian-made Electron A18501 bus. Microclimate parameters such as temperature, humidity, and the amount of air throughout the passenger compartment in the cold season were measured using special equipment. Measurements were taken in the front, middle and rear of the bus cabin. A total of 4 conditional measurement zones were defined: zone 1 (between the wall of the driver's cabin and the passengers’ platform), zone 2 (in the area of the passengers’ platform), zone 3 (between the passengers’ platform and the rear door) and zone 4 (in the area of the rear door and the engine compartment), where the temperature and air humidity were determined at specific points. Measurements of the amount of air coming from the heating equipment (diffusers) were also made in certain locations. Analyzing the regulatory documents, in particular those used in our country, it was established that air temperature and humidity should be measured at the level of the feet and heads of passengers. There is no need to take measurements at waist level in vehicle cabins, unlike the driver's cabin, unless the bus is operated in very cold or very hot conditions. Since the climate in Ukraine is moderate, there is no need to carry out such additional measurements. The bus traveled along the route Ryasne 1-Levandivka-Sknyliv in Lviv during the experiment. This route fully corresponds to the city bus driving cycle, and its length is comparable to the value of the average city bus route. As a result of the experiment, it was determined that there are specific points in the cabin where the parameters of the microclimate do not correspond to the normative ones. These identified shortcomings require further research in order to improve the comfort of the microclimatic conditions in the bus cabin.
Development of intelligent transport systems
Authors: Kliuiev Sergii  A. , Sihonin Artem E. , Tsymbal Serhii V.
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the article is to develop a refined methodology for the general design of a container terminal. The difference between the given design methodology and the existing ones is that a decision is proposed to change its throughput (annual container flow passing through it), without changing the dimensions of the container yard and the way containers are stored, that is, for the same capacity of the container yard. Such cases occur, for example, when it is necessary to reconstruct a container terminal. Cargo terminals for containers are a specific field of logistics and cargo delivery system, where cargo is processed in consolidated transport modules - containers.

Considered the main stages of designing a container terminal as a complex stochastic technical system: setting the task (it should be a single one); selection and determination of elements of technological zones and the structure of the container terminal, as various connections between system elements; analysis of system functioning (including its modeling); account of interaction of the system with the environment; consideration of the results of the container transport and technological system and operation. It is determined that this general methodology can be used during the creation or analysis of any other transformation of a technical or social system that receives a stream of some objects with one set of parameters, processes it through its structure and outputs them from other parameters. This method of formalizing the functioning of the container terminal can be used for its calculations, modeling, research and optimization. In the processes of interaction with environmental systems, the container terminal passes from one state to another, which is characterized by the types and volume of technological operations that must be performed at a certain moment, cargo that must be stored, delivered to and from the terminal, assembled, sorted, business employee processes, forklifts, cranes and other equipment in use. The functioning of the container terminal (part of the warehouse system) as a procedure of transitions from one state to another can be represented in the form of a graph or transition probability matrix.
Model of passing a turn by a vehicle
Authors: Lyashuk Oleg L. , Rogatynskyi Roman  M. , Hevko Ivan B. , Horoshyn Roman  V. , Kashkanova Galyna G. , Antonyuk Oleg P.
Published: February 2024

The car turning model is considered, in particular at an X-shaped intersection with an arbitrary intersection angle of the tracks. The conditions and restrictions that are imposed when the car enters a turn are analyzed. It is shown that, when the car moves from straight to curved sections, angular accelerations acting relative to its vertical axis have a significant influence on the redistribution of the forces of interaction between the wheels and the road surface and, accordingly, on the stability and controllability of the car. The analysis of motion trajectories, which consist of conjugate rectilinear and curvilinear sections and are described by the equations of a circle, a parabola, and a hyperbolic cosine, is provided. It is shown that choosing a trajectory according to the law of parabola and hyperbolic cosine slightly reduces the turning radius of the car, but significantly reduces the curvature gradient in the conjugation zone and, accordingly, reduces angular accelerations and increases the resistance of the car to rotation relative to the vertical axis. For a smooth transition from a straight path to a curved one, a special logistic dependency was used to connect (stitch) different sections of the route. This made it possible to describe the trajectory of the car by a smooth function, the first and second derivatives of which are also smooth functions. For the selection of the trajectory of passing turns with a slight curvature of the route, a dependence in the form of a fourth-degree polynomial, the curvature of which at the point of conjugation is equal to zero, is proposed, which ensures a smooth transition from a straight to a curved section and ensures passing a turn with minimal dynamic loads.

The developed model allows you to design the trajectory of turning for various types of intersections in real time and can be used to build dynamic models of car movement along given trajectories, as well as to build simulators for unmanned vehicles.
A Study on the Usage of Communication Levels in Expository Composition by Pakistani ESL Learners: A Corpus-Based Research
Authors: Mehmood Anser , Zahoor Ayesha , Riaz Wajid
Published: February 2024

The research is about expository compositions which are coherent with communication levels, and the important factors of discourse. Largely, students were found incompetent to produce good writing skills and low levels of proficiency. The research focuses on the expository composition and analyses 100 students' essays from an experimental point of view which are the corpora of the study, while the research is mixed, and the nature of the research is experimental. The researchers envisaged two groups; controlled and experimental from the University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus. The researchers used Siddique (2017) as a research model and suggested pre-tests and post-tests. It was found that students’ expository essays were full of errors in the pre-test and their level of understanding of communication was weak whereas in the post-test students proved to a greater level. The research suggests that expository essays are the repository of learning whereas all levels of the English language can be improved.
Feeding behavior, intake pattern, and nutrient sufficiency of sheep fed sorghum straw silage and concentrate
Authors: Abdurrahman Ahmad Mualif , Astuti Andriyani , Rusman Rusman , Panjono
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to determine the behavior, intake pattern, and nutritional sufficiency level of sheep fed sorghum straw silage and concentrate. Twelve male local sheep weighing 13.13 ± 2.39 kg were kept in individual pens with a size of 80 × 125 cm2. The concentrate comprised soybean meal, rice bran, ground corn, mineral premix, and urea. Forage and concentrate were given at the same time in different feed bunks and were available all the time. The data observed were related to behavior, feed intake, and growth. The behavioral activities observed were duration of eating, mineral block licking, drinking, rumination, laying, and other activities. The feed intakes observed were hourly intake and daily intake. Behavioral data and dry matter intake patterns were analyzed descriptively, while nutritional sufficiency was analyzed using a one-sample t test compared to the nutrient requirements of local sheep for an increase in body weight of 100 grams per day. The activities carried out within 24 hours were eating (24.00%), ruminating (19.05%), mineral block licking (3.45%), drinking (0.28%), laying (31.02%), and other activities (31.02%). The feed intake ratios of sorghum straw silage and concentrate were 10.89% and 89.11%, respectively, with an average daily gain of 140.00 g per head per day. The total dry matter intake was 737.34 g, consisting of a total intake of crude protein and total digestible nutrients of 16.48% and 71.44%, respectively, exceeding the needs of local sheep for a daily gain of 100 g per day. Sheep can use sorghum straw silage as a forage source and regulate their consumption to meet their nutritional needs.
Effect of supplementation of synbiotic plus betaine and selenium on behavior and performance of broilers stocked at high stocking density pens
Authors: Mangisah Istna , Ismadi Vitus Dwi Yunianto Budi , Sumarsih Sri , Sugiharto Sugiharto
Published: February 2024

This experiment aimed to examine the effect of synbiotic plus betaine and selenium supplementation on the behavior, blood profile and performance of broiler chickens reared at stocking density pens. For 21 days, a total of 330 broilers with body weight of 929.67 ± 21.15 g were randomly assigned to 35 experimental units (pens) with a normal stocking density (NSD) of 9 birds/m2 as a positive control and high stocking density (HSD) of 15 birds/m2. A total of 7 treatments were applied, consisting of 1 NSD treatment (CONTR-) and 6 HSD treatments, i.e., CONTR+ (positive control); SYN (1% synbiotic), BET (betaine 2 g/kg feed), SYNBET (synbiotic 1% + betaine 2 g/kg feed); SE (selenium 0.4 mg/kg feed); SYNSE (1% synbiotic + selenium 0.4 mg/kg). Parameters including behavior, blood profile and performance were measured at week 4 (d 28) and week 5 (d 35). The results showed that the supplementation of synbiotic, betaine, selenium, or their combination improved (P< 0.05) the behavior, blood profile (eritrocytes, hemoglobin) and performance of broiler chickens at high stocking densities. The conclusion of the study was synbiotic plus betaine (SYNBE) supplementation can improve behavior and produce the best performance in broilers reared at high stocking densities.
The paradigm of pedagogical innovation as a factor in the development of high-quality education
Authors: Akimova Olena , Kharkivska Aryna , Odarchenko Veronika , Khmil Nataliia , Brilliantov Anton
Published: February 2024

The article examined the logistics of pedagogical innovations, representing a mechanism for managing an educational holding that is relevant in the conditions of a postindustrial society in the totality of the conceptual provisions and empirical data that substantiate it. A theoretical justification for the cluster approach in education is given. The concepts of “educational clusters” and levels of clustering have been clarified and are meaningfully determined by educational competencies, educational programs, educational organization and territorial educational clusters. Pedagogical innovations have been substantiated as an essential characteristic of educational clusters, and their typology has been developed based on the cluster approach in education.
Assessing progressive green university campus maturity: A framework for sustainable development in Malaysian higher education institutions
Authors: Kamarudin Mohd Khairul Amri , Wahab Noorjima Abd , Sanopaka Endri , Yaakub Nadzifah , Azinuddin Muaz , Abu Hassan Mohd Syaiful Nizam , Pauzi Hezzrin Mohd , Rahayu Mia , Noh Normah Awang
Published: February 2024

The concept of "Green University Campus" is used in a more general sense to refer to social, economic, environmental, and educational aspects. In order to assist in directing sustainability initiatives among educational institutions, this study will discuss the progressive green university campus maturity assessment instrument and framework. In order to help universities and colleges build more environmentally friendly campuses, this study analyses the ecocity theory and examines the consequences of its suggested usage in higher education. The study looks at prior attempts at sustainability and shows how the idea of an eco-campus can be used effectively and practically. Plans for sustainability and the "Green Campus" concept are present at most Malaysian universities. On college campuses, sustainability and turning green are topics that are becoming more and more popular. In Malaysia's higher education system, a strategic framework is required as a road map for developing green campuses. This study employs compliance plans and methods to monitor and manage environmentally sustainable indicators and categories. It was determined to evaluate the performance of each model in relation to achieving sustainability goals.
Modern view of medical science and education of the future
Authors: Yuryk Olha , Korylchuk Neonila , Viesova Olena , Riabushko Roman , Kaminskyy Valery
Published: February 2024

The medical students we instruct today will grow up to become the doctors of tomorrow, carrying with them our beliefs, knowledge, and goals for the medical profession. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to claim that medical education is what will shape the field of medicine in the future. The Aim is to demonstrate the modern view of medical science and education of the future. In our review, we involved English studies from common databases such as Pubmed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library with the keywords "Medical," "science," "education," combined with keywords, involving "modern,'' and ''future." The end date for this review is July 2023. Knowledge will not be as crucial as soft skills. Knowledge and information can be "pulled" in the world of computers, but soft skills like bedside manner, how you interact with patients and reassure them, how you respond to their inquiries, and how you treat them must be established in the doctor. Doctors need to be familiar with technology, data, and analytics to enhance their skills and implement digital medicine. They also need to understand how to use medical data in their healthcare systems. Medical professionals can make quick and precise decisions using AI technologies to analyze massive volumes of data, such as physiological imaging and clinical presentations.
Challenges and prospects of online education in the context of barrier-free access
Authors: Nichuhovska Lilia , Nikolenko Liudmyla , Bondarenko Zoia , Motorina Valentina , Prykhodko Tetiana
Published: February 2024

Given the trends of barrier-free education, it is relevant to study the peculiarities of online education through the prism of characterising its prospects and challenges. The aim of the study is to provide a thorough analysis of the challenges and prospects of online education in the context of educational accessibility. Methods: the study uses a mixed methodological framework that combines both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Research design: quantitative data were collected directly through online surveys, and qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews. The study used questions based on the Likert scale. A total of 250 people took part in the study: 150 teachers and 100 students. All of them had different experience of using digital technologies in online education. Results: online education is a promising area, as it is based on the elements of barrier-free access, but there are a number of problems on the way to further development that determine promising areas for its improvement. The main challenges include technological problems, low material, and technical base, unequal access to technology, lack of direct contact between students and teachers, low level of adaptation to digital technologies. Limitations: Due to the chosen sampling method, the results may not be fully generalisable to different population groups, including those in other countries. Conclusions: promising areas for further development of online education include improving the material and technical base, developing adaptive platforms, creating content with an emphasis on accessibility, developing digital skills and information competence of both students and teachers.
Crisis of credibility: A systematic review on the influence of rumors spread through multimedia on public health during the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic
Authors: Anila R. S. , Patel Geetika M. , Borah Nayana , Sindwani Pooja
Published: February 2024

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which started in late 2019, presented a serious public health threat as well as a crisis of confidence due to the speed at which rumors propagated across several communication platforms. As a consequence of this rumors, individuals are more likely to take steps that accelerate the spread of the virus and have negative effects on their physical and mental health. It has been suggested that these beliefs are to blame for a number of tragedies that have occurred across the globe. This systematic review looks at the manner in which the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affected public health as a result of rumors spread over the internet and other media. The study incorporates qualitative as well as statistical results into its analysis of the current literature to present a complete data of the topic. The greatest way to tackle this difficulty is to provide primary care providers with the most current results from relevant studies and reliable data. Strategic alliances should be formed between the media, healthcare facilities, community-based organizations along with other key players and shared platforms should be established to disseminate genuine public health messaging. This research highlights the devastating effects of rumor dissemination on population health. The crisis of credibility has to be addressed during public health crises for accurate and evidence-based information to be disseminated.
Investigate the opinions of the teachers and students regarding the suitability of medical students to serve as the principal investigator - A systematic review
Authors: Amudha R. , Dhanalakshmi A. , Amalraj Julie Christy , Devmurari Parthkumar , Parida Prasanta Kumar , Cancino Edwin C.
Published: February 2024

Determining a principal investigator's (PI) qualification could be complicated particularly for educational institutions. In the learning environment, it is difficult to provide students PI status. Several studies have examined the viability for student’s investigators. The purpose of this research was to discover how professors and students viewed medical students' eligibility for PIs. The institution create a data-based PI eligibility procedure was one of the secondary goals. Teachers and students at Alafia University's College of Medicine (COM) were polled using an investigation that was developed and verified by the study's authors. A total of 135 medical students, 53 academic members, including four administrators, answered. The responses percentages for instructors and students were more than fifty percent and 12%, respectively. Based on 62% of the instructors, medical students can't be PI eligible despite the control of an instructor. According to 77% of the students, they were unqualified to serve as the PI. The findings of the present investigation confirm the widespread university policy that prohibits medical students from acting as principal investigators.
Platelet-rich plasma treatment for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic investigation
Authors: Gangadharan Shanmuga Boopathy , Satapathy Sunita , Dixit Tanu , Sukumaran C. , Ravindran Selvan , Parida Prasanta Kumar
Published: February 2024

According to indicates, “platelet-rich plasma (PRP)” is efficient, including secure biological technique for handling knee “osteoarthritis (OA)." Considering the number of injections necessary to see the beneficial impact, however, an agreement has yet to be reached. The therapeutic effectiveness of a single PRP injection versus numerous injections in "randomized controlled trials (RCTs)" for OA knee. To examine the impact of single vs. many treatments of PRP for suffering and functioning in patients with knee OA, extensive searching was done for RCTs published between 1970 and 2019. The information systems “MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials” were searched. Data on patients, interventions, comparisons, and meaningful outcomes were collected using a data extraction tool to contain research bibliographic material. The statistics regarding the immediate results were combined using a random effects framework. With a low-moderate risk of bias and 301 patient reports, we considered clinical studies. Six months following the treatment, a synthesis revealed no substantial variations between solo and repeated injections about suffering relief standardized, average variance. The effectiveness of the knee significantly improved after numerous injections. The considerable boost was only discernible for the outcomes of solo vs. multiple pills, according to a sub-analysis. Our findings showed that a single PRP injection was just as successful in reducing inflammation as numerous treatments. However, after six months, several therapies appeared more beneficial than a single injection in improving joint functioning. The available data still needs to be improved, and further study on this subject is necessary to support our findings.
Efficacy and safety of topical analgesic agents for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain
Authors: Surabhi E. R. , Patel Devanshu J. , Kademane Asha , Nirala Pradeep
Published: February 2024

According to a prior systematic study, systemic NSAIDs effectively ease pain associated with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and tendinitis. A new evaluation is required in light of more trials, improved knowledge reclassification of some drugs, and trial quality and bias evaluation. Electronic database searches and letters to manufacturers assisted in finding studies for adults with persistent pain and discovered randomized, double-anonymized studies contrasting topical NSAID with a successful placebo treatment. At two weeks, 50% less pain was an important result; secondary results included local and systemic problems and withdrawals given negative incidents. Utilizing sensitivity and number-needed-to-harm (NNH) analyses as well as estimations of relative benefit, the impacts of reported outcome, trial size, reported trial quality, and condition treated are still assessed. There are 14 studies total, including 12 new trials and 13 trials of an earlier evaluation. Nearly 1,500 patients were involved in 14 double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. With a relative benefit of 1.9 and an NNT of 4.6, topical NSAID considerably outperformed a placebo. The trial's validity, quality, and size, a given outcome, treated affect findings. There was no difference in effectiveness between oral and topical NSAIDs in three studies, including 764 participants. Topical NSAIDs and placebos caused 6% of local adverse events, 3% of systemic adverse events, and patient withdrawals because of adverse events. Topically applied NSAIDs for two weeks offered a secure and effective treatment for long-term musculoskeletal conditions. Larger and longer studies are required to explain a part of topical NSAIDs in healthcare properly.
Trends and patterns: A bibliometric analysis of emotional intelligence and its implications for strategic leadership
Authors: Merlin J. Ida , Prabakar S.
Published: February 2024

The development of publications on emotional intelligence and its impact on strategic leadership from 2013–2023 are the focus of the current study. The number of publications narrowed down by adopting the SALSA method and used in the analysis was 383. It is evident from the analysis that there has been a significant increase in the number of publications addressing emotional intelligence and leadership in the past decade. Bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer resulted in the co-occurrence network of 31 items categorized into 8 clusters based on keywords, each highlighted by a different color. The extensive connections that emotional intelligence has with leadership are observed through networks, overlays and visualizations. This analysis helps us understand the current knowledge, identify research gaps, and guide future investigations. It also highlights emerging themes in emotional intelligence and strategic leadership, supporting informed decisions for leadership development and organizational success. The implications derived from enhancing emotional intelligence include improvements in communication, learning, problem- solving, and trust, which ultimately maximize strategic leadership in individuals.
Tackling pain and inflammation: The impact of analgesics in sports medicine
Authors: Sethi Surinder , Talvelkar Sumedh
Published: February 2024

Throughout their careers, athletes frequently struggle with pain and inflammation, which frequently reduces performance and slows recovery. The use of analgesics in sports medicine is examined here, with a focus on how athletes might manage their pain and inflammation. In the opening section of the chapter, a general overview of pain and inflammation in relation to sports injuries is given, emphasizing the negative consequences these conditions have on athletic performance. We explored the numerous analgesics used in sports medicine, such as acetaminophen, opioids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local anesthetics. The mode of action, indications, advantages, drawbacks, and potential side effects of each analgesic class are examined, highlighting the importance of comprehending how each affects the well-being and performance of athletes. The article also explored the effects of analgesics on athletic performance, outlining both the advantages of temporary pain relief and potential drawbacks such as hiding underlying problems or encouraging dependency. It is highlighted how crucial it is for athletes to have individualized pain management programs, as the fine line between pain management and injury aggravation is discussed. In addition, ethical issues surrounding the use of analgesics in sports, such as doping laws, fair play, and possible analgesic abuse for the purpose of enhancing performance, are discussed. To maintain the integrity of sports and safeguard athletes' wellbeing, the responsible use of and adherence to rules are strongly encouraged. This review examines integrative treatments in sports medicine, such as physical therapy, mind-body interventions, and nutritional interventions, which provide effective alternatives for managing pain and inflammation without relying primarily on analgesics in light of alternative approaches. Examples of analgesic use in sports medicine are highlighted in real-world case studies, highlighting how it affects players' careers and well-being. The review's conclusion looks at potential long-term consequences for athletes' health as well as future directions.
Pharmacy education 2.0 with special reference to digital India
Authors: Deshmukh Pooja , Paliwal Sushil
Published: February 2024

Indian pharmacy education has grown and changed, producing trained individuals needed in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Pharmacy education in India is reviewed here, noting its merits, weaknesses, and future possibilities. India has many pharmacy schools, with a concentration in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulates curriculum and infrastructure. Diploma, undergraduate (B. Pharm), postgraduate (M. Pharm), and doctoral (Ph.D.) pharmacy programs serve students with varied professional goals. Students learn basic pharmaceutical sciences, technology, medication interactions, clinical pharmacy, and regulation to prepare for healthcare careers. Through experiential learning, creative methods, and digital resources, the teaching methods integrate academic knowledge with practical applications. Students' critical thinking and involvement improve with collaborative learning. Quality pharmacy education is ensured by qualified instructors, research culture, and industry exposure. Faculty development programs improve teaching and research skills. Along with academic guidance, student research projects create a research mindset. Industry-academia partnership enhances students' experiences and employability through internships, cooperative research, guest lectures, and technology transfer. Specialization and transdisciplinary programs can help Indian pharmaceutical education meet industrial needs. Focusing on research-oriented learning and sponsoring research projects will boost innovation and science. The merger of AI and precision medicine will prepare graduates for the future of healthcare. Faculty development programs will keep academics current, and industry-government-academia collaboration will solve healthcare problems. Growth requires filling skill gaps, responding to the changing healthcare market, and assuring quality and consistency. Transparency, accountability, and global recognition depend on accreditation. Pharmacy education in India can produce skilled pharmacists that promote healthcare and science by addressing obstacles and embracing the future. Pharmacy education will become a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and innovation in India with ongoing stakeholder initiatives.
The role of technology in transforming leadership management practices
Authors: Pawar Subhash , Dhumal Vrushali
Published: February 2024

Technology is transforming today's rapidly changing corporate environment. This examination highlights how technology has changed leadership management across industries. The study investigates how technology has changed leadership, decision-making, communication, and organizational effectiveness in the digital age. Our analysis of current trends and real-world case studies shows how technology has impacted leadership practices, helping leaders navigate the modern workplace. The rise of corporate technology has touched all levels of leadership. CEOs and frontline supervisors use technology to improve decision-making and leadership. Technology enhances traditional leadership techniques. Data analytics and AI have changed decision-making. Leaders who want to make informed decisions utilize AI to uncover patterns in big data. Real-time insights and predictive analytics help leaders identify issues and grasp opportunities. This supports agile decision-making and company competitiveness. Technology also changed corporate communication. Virtual communication, collaboration, and project management tools unify global teams. Leadership can now chat with remote workers in real time, fostering knowledgesharing and collaboration. Technology-driven communication platforms enable transparent and accessible leadership, motivating and engaging staff. Technology has accelerated remote work, causing senior management concerns. Virtual teams require different leadership techniques. This approach includes emotional intelligence, teamwork, and the Stock market and securities index prediction using artificialability to include remote workers. Virtual meeting platforms, online team-building events, and remote performance management help executives bridge physical distance and ensure teamwork. Technology has altered leadership training. Virtual training and e-learning platforms have changed leadership training. Flexible, customized, and cost-effective digital leadership development solutions make this process easier. Executives can now be trained to innovate and adapt to changing company conditions. Technology provides tremendous benefits but also creates ethical concerns. Leaders must address cybersecurity and data privacy issues to maintain stakeholder trust. Leaders must blend technology and humanity. Technology should enhance leadership and decision-making.
Design guidelines for formal learning spaces: A narrative review
Authors: Sun Rongrong , Aziz Muhammad Firzan Bin Abdul
Published: February 2024

This review focused on learning space design guidelines and users’ well-being. Design guidelines can provide valuable assistance and direction to both designers and users in creating and using effective spaces. Nevertheless, learning spaces frequently overlook real user needs, which results in conflicts and contradictions between the space provided and users’ requirements. Furthermore, given the evolution of learning content and 21st century experiences and technological integration in learning environments, specific learning space guideline aspects might unintentionally limit learning. The narrative literature review method was used to identify existing issues in current design space guidelines. Areas for improvement and suggestions were presented to improve guideline alignment with users’ needs, which would ultimately enhance their well-being and learning outcomes.
Proposing information and communication Technology (ICT)-Based Learning transformation to create competitive human resources: A theoretical review
Authors: Budiarto Mochamad Kamil , Rahman Abdul , Asrowi  , Gunarhadi  , Efendi Agus
Published: February 2024

To address the challenges posed by the digital age and worldwide competitiveness, learning transformation that focuses on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been identified as a key solution for forming competitive human resources in the 21st century. This research employed literature analysis methods by referring to relevant recent research taken from various well-known scientific journal databases. Data analysis aimed to reveal trends and best practices in implementing innovative 21st-century learning models, utilizing ICT-based learning media, and preparing human resources to maximize the potential of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). This study produces strategic recommendations and guidelines for educational institutions to implement innovative 21st-century learning models, utilize ICT-based learning technology, and prepare human resources to implement MOOCs optimally. This endeavor aims to equip graduates with globally relevant skills. The transformation of ICT-based learning and the use of MOOCs is recognized as an essential step to develop human resources capable of global competition in the job markets. This research indicates positive impacts to respond current global challenges and nurturing the required competencies leading to a better employability for graduates students working in the digital era with global industries.
Socioeconomic management by effective implementation of ‘GI’ protection in rural India
Authors: Deshmukh Pooja , Tare Harshal
Published: February 2024

The connection between Geographical indications (GIs) and rural development in India are studied in this literature, as are people's opinions toward GIs. Rural development has a long-term impact of GI protection. Reported literature shows that GIs have benefited sustainable rural development in India, but there are still difficulties that need to be addressed, such as a lack of knowledge regarding GI implementation in rural areas. Go Green initiatives in the context of GIs and rural development, fostering environmentally conscious practices for a more sustainable future. Integrating GIs and rural development in India are referred in this study, which focuses on medicinal plants and agricultural approaches.
The influences of content interactivity on purchase intention: An engagement mediation
Authors: Wismiarsi Tri , Pangaribuan Christian Haposan , Prayitno Sentot Basuki , Ainin Afifa Qurrota
Published: February 2024

Social media use as a major enabler of engagement has become a new phenomenon, particularly in the marketing industry. This study examines social media influencers’ behavior and provides suggestions for increasing engagement and purchase intentions toward endorsed products. The study aims to achieve the following objectives: (1) determining the effect of content interactivity on social media engagement, (2) determining the impact of social media engagement on purchase intentions, (3) determining the effect of content interactivity on purchase intentions. This quantitative study utilized PLS software as a tool to test validity and reliability and SPSS to test the hypothesis and regression model. With a total of 199 valid respondents participating in this study’s survey, the result highlights the positive effects of content interactivity in enhancing purchase intentions through social media engagement. Although content interactivity did affect consumers’ purchasing intentions, social media engagement had a stronger influence.
Quality of life of older adults diagnosed with cancer in Palestine: A cross sectional study
Authors: Nawajah Inad , El Jabari Carol , Jabareen Hussein , Kammoun-Rebai Wafa , Jebreen Kamel , Almanasreh Hasan , Radwan Eqbal
Published: February 2024

The majority of new cancer diagnoses and cancer deaths occur in the elderly making cancer primarily a disease of older adults. Due to the heterogeneous ageing process and complications resulting from therapy and toxicity, the treatment of older patients with cancer remains challenging. The current study aims to evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients over the age of 60 and identify the factors associated with QOL in Palestine.  A cross-sectional and descriptive design was employed for this study. The sample included 136 older patients with cancer attending hospitals in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.  Data were collected between June and July 2022 using self-reported questionnaires, including socio-demographic data and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - General (FACT-G). Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with QOL. The age of patients ranged from 60 to 90 years (mean 66.62 years, SD ± 5.46) of which 64.7% (n=88) were females, and 35.3% (n=48) were males. More than half of the participants (64.7%, n=88) had good QOL whereas 35.3% (n=48) had poor QOL. The overall QOL of participants was reported as 2.34 (SD = 0.47), which indicates a good QOL. The highest mean score was found in the social and family well-being domain (2.93 ± 0.76) followed by the physical well-being (2.31 ± 0.82). The difference was significant for functional well-being (t= -2.86, P=.005). Gender was significantly associated with the QOL. Males were about 0.40 times more likely to have lower QOL than females (OR: 0.40; 95 CI%: 0.20-0.98; P = 0.04). In contrast, no significant associations were found for the other factors. A deeper understanding of older patients' QOL and its predictors is essential for comprehending the issues facing the ageing population, and being aware of these variables may be useful for establishing programs to promote QOL.
Modelling informal security requirements of cloud computing
Authors: Aslam Nabeel , Shahzad Arfan , Ali Ahsan , Albin Ahmed Mohammed
Published: February 2024

Cloud computing has gained popularity for its cost-effectiveness. Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are not new technologies, but rather new ways of providing computing services over the internet based on previous concepts. For this reason, many organizations use cloud computing platforms for their computing needs. Cloud computing, however, raises some concerns for these organizations. Several studies have been done on security issues with cloud computing, but most of them focus on formal security issues. Informal security issues have not been seriously studied in the existing research, to our knowledge. Through this study, we investigate and model informal security requirements for cloud applications. To validate our approach, we implemented the model of informal security requirements in the CloudSim simulator.
Entrepreneurial readiness of Vietnamese pedagogical student females
Authors: Vu Truong , Nguyen-Vu Nguyen-Ha , Tran-Thien Gia-Phuoc , Duong-Vo Thien-Ly , Tran-Chi Vinh-Long
Published: February 2024

The number of students in Vietnam who start their own businesses is on the rise; therefore, it is necessary to conduct this research in order to determine the factors that influence the preparation of female students for business ownership and management. The study participants were selected using a technique known as convenience sampling. In July and August of 2021, the required data collection for the analysis occurred. Two hundred forty-four female students attending one of four institutions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, filled out the questionnaire. According to the findings of this study, academic year, major, and parental business license did not significantly impact female students' entrepreneurial preparedness. A further reality is that a person's readiness to engage in entrepreneurial activity was impacted by their knowledge of entrepreneurship, social norms, and behavioral control. There were differences in the ways in which criteria associated with permanent residences, such as central, province, and district, influence the entrepreneurial readiness of female students. The key finding highlights that characteristics significantly influence female students' readiness for entrepreneurship, distinguishing the impact of demographic factors on this preparedness. The outcomes offer valuable insights for female college students aspiring to become entrepreneurs and underscore the importance of further research to assess entrepreneurial readiness among Vietnamese students comprehensively.