bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of the method of social areas and multivariate analysis in peri-urban areas of Andalusia (Spain)
Authors: Muñoz Jesús C Montosa
Published: July 2023

We apply social area analysis, traditionally used for intra-urban areas of cities, to a space in transformation: the urban fringes in Andalusia (Spain). We also show that multivariate analysis (both exploratory factorial analysis and cluster analysis) is highly adaptable for use in urban fringes in the region. The suitability of exploratory factor analysis is confirmed, as it allows an optimal factorial structure for the spatial microanalysis of 'census tracts' as the smallest units with official statistical information in Spain. This is done in order to reduce a large number of variables to four factors: youth and recent urban expansion, traditional rural society, suburban society and residential recreational function.
The Influence of Deformation Space-Space on High and Low Energy Spectra of Fermionic Particles and Spectra of Heavy Quarkonia with Improved Hulthén Plus Hyperbolic Exponential Inversely Quadratic Potential
Authors: Maireche A.
Published: July 2023

In this work, the modified approximation to the centrifugal barrier term is applied to find approximate bound-state solutions of the deformed Dirac equation for the spin and pseudospin symmetries in a model with the improved hyperbolic Hulth´en and hyperbolic exponential inversely quadratic potentials (IHHEIQPs) using the parametric method of Bopp’s shift and the standard perturbation theory in the extended relativistic quantum mechanics (ERQM). Our results indicate that the new energy eigenvalues are highly sensitive to the potential parameters (ν1, A) and to the values of quantum atomicnumbers (j, k, l, m,̃︀ l, ̃︀ m, s, ̃︀s), range of the potential ν, and noncommutativity parameters (θ, σ, β). We found that the effect of a space-space deformation gives a correction in the energy spectrum, where the main energy term remains due to the effect of the hyperbolic Hulth´en and hyperbolic exponential inversely quadratic potentials known in the literature. The new nonrelativistic energies are obtained by applying the nonrelativistic limit to the relativistic spin-energy equation in the extended nonrelativistic quantum mechanics (ENRQM). The proposed potential model reduces to the improved Hulth´en and exponential inversely quadratic potentials as special cases in ERQM. The present results are applied for calculating the new mass spectra Mhiqpnc−nl of heavy mesons such as cc, bb, bc, bs, cs, and bq,q = (u, d) in ENRQM. It turns out that the values of masses come from the contribution of the mass spectra Mhiqpnl in NRQM, while the effect of a space-space deformation δMhiqpnc−nl is an infinitesimal correction as compared with Mhiqpnl. Our results seem to be significant and agree perfectly with the ones in the literature.
Application of Unfair Trade Practices Provision under the Korean Competition Law to Conducts related to Online Product Display by Online Shopping Operators
Authors:   The Institute of Legal Studies, Kyunghee University, Hong Dae-Sik
Published: July 2023

The online product display method of online shopping operators basically has a common characteristic with the product display method of offiine large-scale retailers, and requires a search function as a decision aid provided for the purpose of helping consumers smoothly purchase due to the unique characteristics of the Internet shopping environment. However, this search function has a difference with the search function of a search setvice in which what the user wants is the search result itself for the purpose of providing information in that the search result is used as an intermediate process to check whether the product the customer wants is in stock and the location for the purpose of making a purchase decision. In addition, in that the online shopping operator's search function is a function related to the online product display method, it can be used similarly to the sales promotion activities of offiine large-scale retailers by displaying products on their shelves. Online shopping operators make specific adjustments to the algorithm applied to the recommendation system to promote sales by exposing certain products prominent on the search result screen.
In this study, it was critically reviewed whether the conduct m which private brand('PB') products are exposed prior to products sold by third parties as a result of specific adjustments to the algorithm by combining the search function with the recommendation function for sales promotion by online shopping operators could be treated as a self-preferencing and unfair trade practices provision in the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act(“MRFTA”) could be applied to the conduct. Among the types of unfair trade practices, discrimination of trade terms and unfair customer inducement by deception, which are the conduct types that the Korea Fair Trade Commission applied to the behavior treated as a self-preferencing in other cases, and the principle of judging the impediment to fair trade common to the conduct types were reviewed from the interpretative perspective. Based on this review, as a hypothetical case, if a online shopping company makes specific adjustments to the algorithm as part of its sales promotion activities, and as a result, the company's PB products are exposed prominent in consumer search results than products sold by third parties, it was shown that the application of the unfair trade practices provision leads to some interpretation difficulties, and that a cautious approach is needed to determine impediment to fair trade.
Textual Concepts and Textological Practices in Hungarian Folkloristics
Authors: Domokos Mariann
Published: July 2023

Focusing on the concept of ‘folklore text,’ the study surveys the textological dilemmas that a researcher faces during the collection, transcription, publication, and interpretation of folk poetry. Behind the development and implementation of strategies for text editing procedures lie complex cultural processes, which can be interpreted within the framework of the given discipline or placed within a broader cultural and technological historical context. The paper examines the methodological history of Hungarian folklore collections not only according to the theoretical concepts that define the research subject and research aspects but also based on the objective, technological conditions of the collection. The author proposes a folklore textological approach to the publication of texts that is much more conscious of the historicity and origin of folklore texts and considers their own philological-textological tradition. A new, process-based, and transcriber-centered concept of text would provide an intriguing direction for solving numerous folklore textological problems, which might show the role collectors and transcribers play in the creation of a text in a sharper and more nuanced light. The findings of the study are based on investigations carried out in the field of historical folklore text research, primarily on the examination of the methodological history of the collection and transcription of folktales; with certain restrictions, their applicability might be extended in terms of subject matter (to other genres) and time (even to the latest folklore phenomena arising in the digital medium), and they may also provide useful perspectives for representatives of other disciplines that study orality.
Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae), a new palm for the flora of Benin
Authors: Dassou Gbèwonmèdéa Hospice , Ouattara Doudjo Noufou , Adéoti Kifouli , Makponsè Judicael , Sodjinou Augustin , Roguet Didier , Stauffer Fred
Published: July 2023

We report for the first time the occurence of Hyphaene guineensis Schumach. & Thonn. (Arecaceae) in the flora of Benin at Grand-Popo. We describe this species using stem, leaf, and fruit morphological traits from field observations, specialized keys, historical and modern herbarium vouchers. Demographic and phenological observations are also provided, and a key is proposed for differentiating H. guineensis from the other species of Hyphaene known from Benin. This work contributes to the knowledge of the geographical distribution, the ecology, and the conservation of H. guineensis in tropical Africa.
Impact of eu funds on the development of mountain areas in the period 2007–2013 – the example of the Lipnica Wielka municipality
Authors: Ostrowska Renata
Published: July 2023

European Union support is often very important at the beginning of an investment, especially when own resources are insufficient. EU funds provide Poland with a range of development opportunities, and whether they are used appropriately depends mainly on their proper management. Lipnica Wielka is an example of the use of such funds, especially in the period 2007–2013, when the funds were primarily intended to improve the quality of life of residents. The investments in infrastructure should have a positive impact on tourism in the area. The municipality’s main assets are its clean air and attractive location. Advanced organic farming together with a well-developed recreational and agrotourism base have been adopted as the main target of the Municipality’s Local Development Plan. The material benefits of the development of tourism and agrotourism are expected to improve the standard of living of the municipality’s residents. The aim of the paper is to analyse the use of grants received from the EU funds and to determine their impact on the development of the municipality. The largest investment included the extension of the sewerage system and the sewage treatment plant. Only 3% of the total funds were allocated to the development of tourism and agrotourism. The objectives of the Municipality’s Local Development Plan were not achieved within the set time frame.
New technologies in real estate market analysis
Authors: Bożek Piotr , Frosik Małgorzata Anna
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study was to present new technologies that are useful for obtaining spatial information on real estate and integrating the data with existing databases maintained by public administration agencies. The technologies presented include the use of GIS tools combined with vector data representing cadastral parcels, and raster data acquired by LiDAR technology. The study also employs descriptive data containing transactional information. The application of these new tools for obtaining spatial information provides real estate market operators with additional data that allows for more reliable market analysis. The methodology of this work has been divided into two parts, the first part related to the creation of a real estate database as a reference for the acquisition of spatial data. The second part was dedicated to the acquisition, processing and analysis of spatial conditions in the study area.
The study used the data on transactions to determine the parcels for which data on elevation situation were acquired. LiDAR data was then applied to the determined parcels to generate the DTM. The obtained terrain elevation model was processed by raster tools, which created maps of slope and maps of aspect.
Currently the data on the features of properties found in real estate price registers maintained by public administration agencies are becoming more accessible in result of the ongoing digitisation of administrative offices in Poland. However, these data do not contain information on slope and aspect – two real estate features that are crucial for surveying areas with varied relief. The presented analysis draws attention to new ways of acquiring spatial data and integrating it with existing databases. Finding ways to integrate data obtained from public administration agencies with modern geographic information systems (GIS) would improve the work not only of valuers, but also of many other real estate professionals (e.g. brokers, developers, bank analysts).
Developing a method of accounting for the existence of local surface heat exchange in rods of variable cross-section
Authors: Arshidinova Mukaddas , Tashev Azat , Kudaykulov Anarbay
Published: July 2023

The load-bearing elements of a number of strategic equipment are of limited length and variable cross-section. Most of them are exposed to certain types of heat sources. In order to ensure the reliable operation of this equipment, it is necessary to know the temperature field along the length of the variable cross-section rod. In this paper, a computational algorithm and a method for determining the temperature field along the length of a rod with a limited length and variable cross-section are proposed. They are based on the fundamental laws of conservation of energy.
The nonlinearity of the process is due to nonlinear dependencies of the areas of the variable cross-section on the coordinate. The radius of the cross-section of the rod decreases linearly along the entire length, starting from the left end. The side surface of the first and third discrete elements of the rod is heat-insulated. Convective heat exchange with the environment takes place on the side surface of the second discrete element of the rod.
The cross-sectional area of the left end of the rod is under the heat flow with a constant intensity, and a heat flow with different intensities is supplied to the right end, wherein the heat transfer coefficient is considered constant. For this task, you must first determine the law of temperature distribution along the length of the rod. In addition, if one end is rigidly fixed and the other end is free, the elongation must be calculated depending on the available heat sources, the physical and geometric characteristics of the rod, taking into account the presence of insulation.
In case of pinching of both ends of the investigated rod, the value of axial compressive force is calculated taking into account the addition of real factors. The distribution of all components of the strain, stress, and displacement field is also defined
Applying multi-criteria decision-making methods for cutting oil selection
Authors: Thinh Hoang Xuan , Mai Nguyen Trong , Giang Nguyen Truong , Khiem Vu Van
Published: July 2023

Many machining processes would not be possible without the presence of cutting oils. There are many diffe­rent types of cutting oils on the market today, each with different properties. The difference of oils is manifested in many parameters such as viscosity, combustion temperature, recyclability, pollution tendency, stability, price, etc. Choosing the best oil is a difficult and tedious task for customers. In this work, we present the results of a study on the selection of cutting oil using multi­criteria decision­making (MCDM) methods. The selection of the best oil is made on the basis of ranking of seven different types. Two MCDM methods used in this study are Proximity Indexed Value (PIV) and Collaborative Unbiased Rank List Integration (CURLI). This two methods have been used to rank cutting oils. These are two methods with completely different characteristics. When using the PIV method, it is necessary to standardize the data and determine the weights for the criteria. Meanwhile, if using the CURLI method, these two tasks are not needed. In addition, three different weight methods were also used to calculate the weights for the criteria including EQUAL, Rank Order Centroid weight (ROC weight) and Rank Sum weight (RS weight). These three methods have been used to determine the weights for the criteria of cutting oil. The PIV method was used three times corresponding to three different weight methods. The results showed that out of the four ranking results (three using the PIV method and one using the CURLI method), the same best oil was unani­mously identified. It is recommended that the CURLI method should be used if weighting of criteria and data normalization are not desired
Identification of the influence of micro two-stage refilled friction stir spot welding with variation dwell time on dissimilar brass CuZn30-aluminum AA1100
Authors: Rupajati Pathya , Baskoro Ario Sunar , Pramudito Latitia Dhayita , Safitri Laksita Aji , Amat Mohammad Azwar , Kiswanto Gandjar
Published: July 2023

Welding and joining of brass CuZn30-aluminum AA1100 were obtained using micro two-stage refilled friction stir spot welding (mTS-RFSSW), which was carried out to eliminate the holes formed by the micro friction stir spot welding (mFSSW) process. The mTS-RFSSW process begins with the mFSSW welding process using tools with a pin inner diameter of 2.69 mm, pin outer diameter 1.811 mm and shoulder diameter of 4.954 mm, followed by a second stage process called mTS-RFSSW, which is a hole closing process using a tool with a pinless tool with shoulder diameter 4.954 mm. This study aimed to determine the effect of the second stage of dwell time on the mechanical properties produced in the mTS-RFSSW welding technique using brass CuZn30 and aluminum AA1100 with a thickness of 0.42 mm. In this study, the variable parameter is the second stage dwell time which varies from 3 s, 4 s, 5 s, and 6 s, respectively. An optical microscope that aims to observe the macrostructure shows that an upward hook is formed in each joining process. Based on the scanning electron micrograph, the resulting formation of different intermetallic compounds (IMC) with varying thicknesses occurs in every variation of dwell time. The high dwell time indicates discontinued IMC, which affects the tensile force. The IMC formed at the interface of brass CuZn30 and aluminum AA1100 is dominated by more than 30 % Cu. The highest hardness value is found in the stir zone because the formation of intermetallic compounds influences refined grains. The highest maximum shear force and cross tensile force was obtained 371.35 N and 54.88 N, respectively, in the dwell time of 3 s. The result of fracture properties after the lap shear test shows the presence of small dimples with microcracks that indicate brittle failure
Devising a systematic approach to the implementation of innovative technologies to provide the stability of transportation enterprises
Authors: Smerichevskyi Serhii , Mykhalchenko Oleksii , Poberezhna Zarina , Kryvovyazyuk Igor
Published: July 2023

This paper reports a study of the main key components of influence on the stability of transportation enterprises in the market. A model for evaluating the effectiveness of innovation activity in the transport industry, which takes into account indicators of expenditures on innovations, has been built. It makes it possible to determine the effectiveness of introduced innovations, which indicates the appropriate level of innovation potential and the ways that the enterprise must take to increase it. The main directions of innovative development of transportation enterprises were investigated.
The assessment of the economic stability of transportation enterprises in the market has established that the current state of development of enterprises is characterized by a weak level of their innovative activity.
A systematic approach to the introduction of innovative technologies by a transportation enterprise in the market has been devised. This approach makes it possible to determine the required level of enterprise stability and to form a relationship between the level of innovative technologies and their stages of implementation under conditions of environmental variability. This makes it possible to increase competitive advantages, improve the efficiency of production and economic activity of enterprises.
The practical implementation of the proposed model for evaluating the effectiveness of innovation activity in the transport industry has been carried out, which made it possible to allocate the most important indicators of innovation activity for the enterprise. These include specific efficiency of innovation; unit costs of innovation; innovative potential of the enterprise (defined as the proportion of own innovative developments). According to the study results, it is determined that the specific efficiency of innovations (SEI) exerts the greatest influence, which, with an increase by 1 %, provides an increase in financial stability by 1.48 %
Improving a model of the hybrid photovoltaic system with a storage battery for local object’s self-consumption involving the setting of power consumed from the grid
Authors: Shavolkin Olexander , Shvedchykova Iryna , Lishchuk Victoria , Stanovskyi Yevhen
Published: July 2023

The object of research is energy processes in a hybrid photovoltaic system with a storage battery for the needs of a local object involving the setting of power consumed from the network. The task addressed was to build a mathematical model of energy processes with the function of determining control parameters providing for the possibility of changing control scenarios. The mathematical model of the storage battery has been improved, taking into account the charge modes and discharge currents in terms of accuracy of reproduction of the manufacturer’s specification not worse than 3 %. A structure of the model was proposed with separation of module, which defines control parameters, as well as the schedule of power setting for selected scenarios. A variable is introduced into the model description, which determines the specified power value and ensures the construction of SoС(t) schedule. An additional mode to increase the energy use of the photovoltaic battery and restrictions on the measured value of load power were taken into account. Modeling with a change in time scale was proposed: first, control parameters are determined, followed by modeling in the daily cycle. This eliminates the need for preliminary calculations before modeling and provides the ability to verify the determination of system parameters with subsequent adjustment. A procedure for determining control parameters with power setting and adjusting the model under different control scenarios has been devised. When using archival generation data for the location of the facility, this makes it possible at the design stage to choose an option for implementing the power supply system with the desired indicators. For specific uses, it has been shown that underestimating the power of a photovoltaic battery by only 9 % increases energy costs by 1.72–1.39 times. Overstating power by 16.7 % impairs usage by 13.7 % while reducing costs by 1.4 % to 2.5 %
Identifying patterns of aerosols formation during contact butt fusion welding
Authors: Levchenko Oleg , Demetska Oleksandra , Polukarov Yury , Goncharova Olga , Bezushko Olga , Prakhovnik Nataliia , Andrusyshyna Iryna
Published: July 2023

The object of research is the hygienic characteristics of harmful substances that pollute the air during contact butt welding with continuous and pulsating melting. The task to be solved is the lack of such information for devising appropriate measures to protect operators of contact welding of railroad rails. A description of the methods of researching the chemical composition of welding aerosols and gases, the dispersed composition of nano-sized fractions of aerosols and assessing their impact on the body of welders is given. It was established that contact butt welding by melting P65 rails is accompanied by the release of harmful substances into the air of the working zone in the form of aerosols at the nano range level, which are characterized by high biological activity. The research results showed that during continuous melting, the intensity of welding aerosol release is lower than during pulsating melting. It is shown that the toxicity of the aerosol during contact welding belongs to the moderately dangerous class. It was established that during contact butt welding by melting, an aerosol is formed, the composition of which contains nano-sized components of manganese and iron in concentrations that exceed the calculated approximately safe levels of human exposure. In the aerosol sample, particles ranging in size from 70.8 to 1071.8 nm were detected, and the average aerodynamic diameter of the aerosol particles was 295.2 nm. The studies have shown that melting butt welding is accompanied by the formation of such toxic gases as nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide in concentrations that exceed the maximum permissible. The results of a comprehensive hygienic assessment of aerosols during contact butt fusion welding provided comprehensive information about the level of harmful effects of these aerosols on the body of welders
Determination of the number of clusters on images from space optic-electronic observation systems using the k-means algorithm
Authors: Khudov Hennadii , Makoveichuk Oleksandr , Komarov Volodymyr , Khudov Vladyslav , Khizhnyak Irina , Bashynskyi Volodymyr , Stetsiv Stanislav , Dudar Yevhen , Rudiy Andrii , Buhera Mykhailo
Published: July 2023

The object of research is the process of clustering images from space optical-electronic surveillance systems. The main hypothesis of the study assumed that experimental studies would make it possible to determine the number of clusters on images from space optical-electronic surveillance systems when using the k-means algorithm.
The method of clustering images from space optical-electronic surveillance systems using the k-means algorithm, unlike the known ones, implies:
– splitting the source image into Red-Green-Blue brightness channels;
– determination of the Euclidean distance between pixels;
– distribution of the entire set of image pixels into clusters;
– recalculation of "centers" of each subset;
– reassignment of new "centers" of each cluster;
– minimization of the total intracluster variance.
Experimental studies were conducted on the clustering of the original image using the k-means method at different values of k. It was established that with an increase in the value of k, the visual quality of clustering improves, and it is possible to visually determine a larger number of clusters in the images.
To determine the number of clusters, the sum of clustering errors of type 1 and 2 at different values of k was evaluated. It was established that when the value of k increases, the sum of errors of the 1st and 2nd kind initially decreases exponentially. A further increase in the value of k does not lead to a significant decrease in errors of the 1st and 2nd kind. It was established that for a typical image from the space optical-electronic observation system, the value of k in the clustering method based on the k-means algorithm should be equal to 4. At the same time, the sum of errors of the 1st and 2nd kind is 31.3 %.
Further research is directed to the development of clustering methods that reduce the sum of errors of the 1st and 2nd kind
Reakcja Turcji na agresję Rosji w Ukrainie
Authors:   Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej w Lublinie, Smoleń Kinga
Published: July 2023

The aim of the publication is to analyze Turkey’s reaction to Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine. The research will first identify the following independent variables which determine Turkey’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine: the geostrategic importance of the Black Sea, the multidimensional cooperation between Turkey and Ukraine, the interdependence of Turkey and Russia, and the economic crisis in Turkey. Secondly, the strategy of the analyzed reaction will be discussed together with the justification for its choice. Third, the diplomatic, political, military, and humanitarian actions undertaken by Turkey in response to the war in Ukraine will be analyzed. A methodological assumption has been made, with which Turkey’s reaction to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine (the dependent variable) is conditioned by independent variables functioning simultaneously on two levels: the international system and the domestic system. Four research hypotheses will be verified in the article.
Assessment of the level of formation of ecological culture of primary school children
Authors: Chalova Olga
Published: July 2023

It is best to cultivate a careful attitude to nature at an early school age, enriching with environmental knowledge, as well as participating in environmental activities. This article discusses regulatory documents, analyzes scientific and methodological literature devoted to the education of environmental culture of younger schoolchildren. The aim of the study was to determine the level of ecological culture in primary school age children (9–10 years old). In accordance with the age characteristics, a questionnaire was conducted, the results of which showed the level of environmental knowledge according to Yu's methodology. Poleshchuk "Ecological knowledge", the level of ecological consciousness according to the method of A. Sidelkovsky and the level of ecological attitude according to the method of S. Glazychev "My attitude to nature", the above levels are components of the level of ecological culture. The study was conducted in 4 stages: stage 1 — assessment of environmental knowledge, stage 2 — assessment of environmental awareness, stage 3 — assessment of environmental attitudes and stage 4 — assessment of environmental culture. The results obtained made it possible to determine the levels of formation of the ecological culture of younger schoolchildren and to make recommendations on increasing the level of ecological culture in the joint activities of children by parents and teachers.
Gardening as a promising branch of the economy of the regions of Russia (on the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan)
Authors: Akhmetov Vilyur , Divaeva Elvira
Published: July 2023

Gardening and gardening is an integral part of the life of most Russians. Gardens currently play an important role in providing the population with fresh, environmentally friendly food, in solving import substitution issues, ensuring the country's food security in the face of Western sanctions and rising food prices.
Gardening traditions are especially strong in the Republic of Bashkortostan, more than 500 thousand families of gardeners are read here, about 40 % of the total population of the region (1.5 million people). in one way or another they are related to the horticulture industry. In addition, there are specialized research and production enterprises for breeding, seed production and breeding of zoned varieties of plants, trees and shrubs, for example, the Bashkir Research Institute of Agriculture of the Ufa Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
As a result of the study, the expediency of developing both a separate regional target "Integrated program of the Republic of Bashkortostan for the development of horticulture and horticulture for 2024-2030" and adjustments, additions to existing federal, regional and municipal programs for territorial development, support of the agro-industrial complex, small and medium-sized businesses, agricultural production and consumer cooperation was actualized, peasant (farmer) and personal subsidiary farms of the population with specific proposals to stimulate the production and sale of horticulture and horticulture products, cooperation of horticultural non-profit partnerships.
The authors have also developed proposals for the organization of municipal and intermunicipal horticultural clusters based on the principles of cooperation, combined in the future into a regional horticultural cluster "Gardens of the Republic of Bashkortostan" with a single food brand "Gifts of Gardens of Bashkortostan".
The relationship of emotional intelligence and personality characteristics with functional brain asymmetry in persons with hearing impairment
Authors: Gorelov Vadim
Published: July 2023

This article presents the results of a comparative study on the study of indicators of emotional intelligence and personal behavioral characteristics of boys and girls with diagnoses related to the nosological group of ear and mastoid diseases with various types of functional asymmetry. The main sample consisted of 87 boys and girls studying at the Novocherkassk Technological College Boarding and the Don Pedagogical College with hearing impairments at the age of 18 to 26 years. The average age of the respondents is 21.5 years. The following methods were used in the study:
(1) emotional intelligence test by D.V. Liusina; (2) N. Hall's emotional intelligence test;
(3) a questionnaire of formal-dynamic properties of individuality by V.M. Rusalova; (4) abbreviated multivariate personality questionnaire (Mini-mult questionnaire); (5) Hardware-software complex «Functional asymmetries». As part of the statistical data processing, the Mann-Whitney U-test was used to study the statistical significance of differences. As a result of an empirical study, it was revealed that there are differences in the severity of various indicators of emotional intelligence, behavioral characteristics (within the psychomotor, intellectual and communicative spheres), as well as personality traits («depression», «paranoia», «hypochondria», «psychasthenia», «hysteria», «psychopathy», «hypomania», «schizoidness») in persons with persistent hearing impairments relative to the control group of persons without hearing impairments. Statistically significant differences in the manifestation of emotional intelligence parameters and personality characteristics in persons with hearing impairment in groups with different degrees of hearing loss, types of functional asymmetry and gender were revealed. The novelty of the study lies in the study of differences in the specifics of the manifestation of emotional intelligence indicators in individuals of the same nosological group of ear diseases, taking into account functional interhemispheric asymmetry.
The work was carried out as part of the dissertation research of the author.
Justification for the development of measures to neutralize sanctions pressure and further development of the Russian economy
Authors: Zozulya Anton , Zozulya Pavel , Mezina Tatiana , Malyshkin Nikolay
Published: July 2023

An unprecedented number of sanctions have been imposed against Russia over the past year. The sanctions imposed against our country by Western countries have affected almost all spheres of the economy. From industry and agriculture to the banking sector, from the blatant discrimination of our athletes in the international arena to the attempt to abolish Russian culture.
The article analyzes the impact of sanctions on various sectors of the economy, including the energy sector, mechanical engineering, agriculture, banking and IT spheres, and others. The strengths and weaknesses of the domestic economy are assessed, the directions in which the countries of the world critically depend on Russia are presented, among them the production of agricultural products, fertilizers, chemical, metallurgical, machine-building and other industries. The analysis of macroeconomic indicators of Russia and some Western countries that imposed sanctions is carried out. Macroeconomic analysis showed the stability of the domestic economy, while the decline in gross domestic product was less than predicted, and domestic inflation was lower than in some Western countries.
A large section of the article is devoted to areas to reduce the country's dependence on Western products and technologies, presents the main measures to neutralize sanctions pressure and further development of the Russian economy, which the authors divided into three areas: measures in the short, medium, and long-term prospects. The list of measures to reduce the negative impact of sanctions, among other things, included ensuring budget revenues through the sale of energy resources, import substitution of products of departed Western companies, ensuring the sustainability of the economy, the development of a digital, and subsequently an innovative economy. All this should ensure the socio-economic prosperity of the state and ensure its sustainable development for many years.
NESTED OPTIMAL UNCERTAINTY QUANTIFICATION FOR AN EFFICIENT INCORPORATION OF RANDOM FIELDS-APPLICATION TO SHEET METAL FORMING
Authors: Miska Niklas , Freitag Steffen , Balzani Daniel
Published: July 2023

In this work, a new method is presented to quantify the sharpest bounds on the probability of failure while including local variations of properties in terms of random fields. The method is based on the extended optimal uncertainty quantification (OUQ) for polymorphic uncertainties. Therein, a special focus is on the incorporation of aleatory as well as epistemic uncertainties without the requirement of making unjustified assumptions regarding stochastic distribution functions for the epistemic uncertainties. Two approaches are proposed to incorporate the information gained from random field simulations in uncertainty quantifications in this paper: the first approach is based on a nested OUQ scheme to account for the potentially limited data, whereas the second approach focuses on artificial neural networks to build a surrogate model directly from the random field result data. The proposed approaches are numerically analyzed in detail by considering a sheet metal forming process as an engineering application example.
Analysis of land-use changes in town development and ecological protection
Authors: Chen Lingwei
Published: July 2023

During the development of the infrastructure of towns, there are constant changes in the way land is used. This paper, selecting a town in Hebei province as an example, obtained its remote sensing data, analysed the characteristics of land-use changes and the impact on ecological protection in the area between 2013 and 2020, and calculated its degree of diversity, dynamic degree and ecological index. The results showed that from 2013 to 2020, the area of the cultivated land in the town decreased by 423.33 km2, the area of the forest land decreased by 25.15 km2, but the area of the construction land increased by 454.743 km2. The degree of diversity was relatively stable, the overall dynamic degree was 0.24% and the fragmentation and separation degrees decreased. The cultivated and construction lands changed the most. This study can provide a reference for the subsequent land-use planning of this town.
Collaborating with a Pest? Recounting an Encounter Between Moles and Archaeologists
Authors: Cahn Livia
Published: July 2023

This piece is about a close encounter between the mole and archaeologists. This is nothing new. Archaeologists are accustomed to taking the “disturbances” that moles produce into account in their working assumptions. Indeed, archaeologists tend to agree with other soil practitioners such as farmers and gardeners that moles are a pest for perturbing soils. The market is abrim with all sorts of pungent flower bulbs, devices that emit vibrations, gas, or explosives that flood, pinch and trap moles. This piece centres on a very specific context, a research group based at Ghent University and the site of a medieval settlement north of Bruges where archaeologists work with the shards of pottery contained in the soils the moles bring to the surface. In their research, the assumption that moles are a nuisance is suspended by engaging molehills in a new but low-tech scientific practice. This piece tackles the wider question of what is a pest by enrolling the practice of these archaeologists into a history of multi-species social science perspectives. It thinks through the dynamics of categories that species come up against and slide in and out of (Haraway 2008). It is therefore, a piece about more than species. It is also a piece about soils. The soils that emerge involve many different species and not just humans but other living beings including moles, worms, badgers, insects, and plants. Lending attention to soils brings with it socio-cultural associations, tools such as sieves and legislations about animals and archaeological digs. Densely inhabited and littered with remnants of human activities and histories, we might call these multi-species social soils.
Mononuclear discrete Ag(I) complexes of aryl substituted (E)-N-phenyl-1-(pyridin-3-yl)methanimine: In vitro biological activities and interactions with biomolecules
Authors: Adeleke A , Islam S , Olofinsan K , Salau V , Omondi B
Published: July 2023

The synthesis of three pyridinyl imines (L1-L3) with electron-donating and electron-withdrawing functional groups, as well as their silver(I) complexes (1a-3a, 1b-3b and 1c-3c), resulted from our ongoing search for novel metallodrugs with potential pharmacological activity. Various analytical and spectroscopic analyses were used to characterize the Ag(I) complexes. The single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis of complexes 3a and 3b in the solid state confirmed their linear geometry around the Ag(I) center. In vitro antibacterial properties of the complexes evaluated using the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) method revealed that complexes containing either a Me- or an F-substituent exhibited greater activity. The ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) experiment revealed that complexes with hydroxyl substituents have high antioxidant potential. These complexes with IC50 values ranging from 0.86 to 2.47 mg mL-1 outperformed ascorbic acid, with an IC50 of 2.68 mg mL-1. The reported complexes bound to CT-DNA via intercalation mode with significant binding constants for complexes whose ligands bore the OH- substituent. Bovine serum albumin (BSA) binding affinity to the complexes ranges from moderate to high. The studied complexes with methyl substituents are promising anti-cervical cancer candidates.
A journey of 10 years in analytical method development and environmental monitoring of pharmaceuticals in South African waters
Authors: Madikizela L
Published: July 2023

Apart from the studies which reported the occurrence of steroid hormones and antibiotics in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) back in 2004, 2007 and 2012, the evidence for monitoring of pharmaceuticals in South African water bodies intensified from 2014. Therefore, this study reviewed the analytical methods developed and applied in South Africa for the purpose of monitoring pharmaceuticals and their metabolites in water. At the same time, pharmaceuticals and their metabolites detected in South African waters are reviewed. To date, there is over 100 pharmaceuticals detected in South African waters with most studies focussing on quantitative analysis of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), antibiotics, antiretroviral drugs and carbamazepine. Various sources of pharmaceuticals in the environment are reported, with WWTPs found as the major contributor to their occurrence in South African rivers. Notably, a NSAID, ibuprofen, with concentrations found exceeding 100 μg L-1 in selected WWTPs has also been found at high levels reaching 60 μg L-1 in river water. Mostly, pharmaceuticals detected in wastewater are also reported in corresponding rivers. The present review details pharmaceuticals that should be included in environmental monitoring studies performed in South Africa, while also identifying areas for future research through the research gap analysis.
Mshengu v Estate Late Mshengu 9223/2016P - Considering the ownership of house property in customary law
Authors: Osman Fatima
Published: July 2023

The Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Act 1 of 2021 was enacted to address the proprietary consequences of customary marriages. This note examines the implications of the Amendment Act in light of the Mshengu v Estate Mshengu 9223/2016P judgment, which was decided shortly after the Amendment Act came into effect. Three key issues are analysed: first the potential conflict between the Amendment Act and the Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act 11 of 2009 in relation to the ownership of house property; second the challenges in classifying property as house or family property; and third the impact of the devolution of property on the rights of other family members. The analysis emphasises the importance of soliciting input from communities who live according to customary law and highlights the need for legislation that is flexibly drafted to accommodate nuanced customary law practices and provide avenues for redress in cases where statutory provisions yield unfair outcomes.
Оптимизация роботизированного технологического процесса на базе нейросетевой имитационной модели энергопотребления
Authors: Горькавый Михаил Александрович , Горькавый Александр Иванович , Мельниченко Маркел Андреевич
Published: July 2023

Представлена процедура синтеза нейросетевой имитационной модели энергопотребления промышленного робота для повышения энергетической эффективности роботизированных процессов, характеризующихся ограниченным классом комплексов траекторий перемещения. Рассмотрен роботизированный технологический процесс укладки блоков, идентифицированы его параметры и разработана редуцированная модель энергопотребления промышленного робота с использованием интеллектуальных инструментов в среде MATLAB. Проведено аналитическое исследование энергетических затрат на исполнение фрагментов траекторий для подтверждения целесообразности предложенного подхода к оптимизации роботизированных технологических комплексов. Приведены анализ адекватности полученной модели и результаты оценки эффективности ее применения.
Kimya Ders Kitapları Üzerinde Yapılan Çalışmalarda Eğilimler
Authors: DOLU Gamze
Published: July 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, çalışmalarında Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı onaylı kimya ders kitapları üzerinde yapılan makale ve tezlerin betimsel içerik analizini yaparak eğilimlerini belirlemektir. Bu amaçla doküman inceleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır, Araştırmada 2003-2021 yılları arasında yayımlanmış makaleler ve tezler incelenerek, toplam 73 çalışma için nitel araştırma kapsamında betimsel içerik analizi yapılmıştır. Araştırmada veriler, araştırmacı tarafından oluşturulan “kodlama formu” ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular, frekans olarak grafik ve tablolarda gösterilmiş ve ayrıntılı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarının frekans değerlerinin en fazla olduğu değerler göz önüne alındığında; Türkiye’de kimya ders kitapları üzerinde yapılan çalışmaların en çok 2003, 2010 ve 2011 yıllarında üretildiği, 9. Sınıf seviyesindeki öğrenciler ile çalışıldığı, örneklem grubunun belirtilmediği çalışmaların çoğunlukta olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanında örneklem olarak en çok tek kitap seçildiği ve çalışmalarda kişi sayısının çoğunlukla belirtilmediği, veri toplama aracı olarak en çok testin kullanıldığı, üretilen makalelerin en çok Ulakbim/TR Dizin’de tarandığı, en fazla tezin Balıkesir Üniversitesinde üretildiği ve tezlerin en çok Eğitim Bilimleri enstitülerinde yazıldığı belirlenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçlarının bu kapsamda yeni çalışma yapacak olan araştırmacılara yol göstereceği düşünülerek, elde edilen bulgular doğrultusunda bazı önerilerde bulunulmuştur.